About Us:
The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) believes stable and sustainable affordable housing is the foundation of strong communities and we strive to contribute to comprehensive neighborhood revitalization through our lending and partnerships. A nationally recognized leader in affordable housing finance, CPC has provided a consistent source of capital to underserved housing markets throughout New York State since our inception in 1974.
Today, CPC stands as the largest CDFI solely committed to investing in multifamily housing, having invested more than $15 billion to finance the creation and preservation of more than 230,000 units of quality housing in neighborhoods across New York State and beyond. CPC has a robust construction lending platform, a mortgage bank, and equity and impact investment platforms that focus on our three goals: Expanding Affordable Housing, Closing the Racial Wealth Gap and Investing in the Green Economy.
As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference in people's lives. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about our mission and share our values of commitment, respect, excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
Background:
Administered by CPC, the Climate Friendly Homes Fund (CFHF) provides grant funding for existing, 5-50-unit buildings in New York State with a focus on replacing older and less energy-efficient systems with all-electric, high-performance heating, cooling, and hot water heating systems. These funds will empower small building owners to identify and execute a scope of work to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings and decrease their greenhouse gas emissions.
Role Summary:
The Originations Coordinator, CFHF will support the administration and coordination of the $250 million Climate Friendly Homes Fund (CFHF), which CPC is administering on behalf of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). The Coordinator will work closely with CFHF applicants, internal CPC, staff and external partners to ensure an efficient and smooth process for applicants to the CFHF.
What You’ll do:
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Support the development and implementation of administrative processes required for the successful operation of the CFHF.
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Communicate directly with potential applicants and active participants in the CFHF Program to support completion, screening, and approval of grant opportunities.
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Provide administrative and logistical support, including screening applications, conducting eligibility and financial feasibility analyses, coordinating meetings, corresponding with applicants.
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Customer relationship management: build and maintain working relationships with applicants, internal team members, external vendors, and others involved in the administration of the CFHF.
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Serve as a liaison between CFHF applicants, partners, and CFHF Program to ensure complete and accurate assessment of program opportunities.
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Work with applicants, contractors, and vendors to ensure all compliance-related requirements are met prior to grants/loans closing.
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Collect and report program data to CFHF Program Manager and Program Coordinator, as required.
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Support the set-up and administration of the advance process for grants/loans, as needed.
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Participate in special projects and programmatic initiatives as needed.
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Prepare, transcribe, type, print, scan and distribute documents (ex., presentations, meeting minutes, etc.), as required.
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Perform other administrative duties, as required.
Skills and Experience
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Bachelor’s Degree required with 2 years prior working experience in a professional or corporate environment preferred.
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Excellent communication skills for various customer relationship management channels, such as email, phone, and social media.
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Ability to listen and empathize with customer and stakeholder needs, preferences, and feedback.
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Strong attention to detail.
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Strong analytical and organizational skills, and ability to lead and handle multiple time-sensitive projects.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.
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Strong teamwork and collaboration skills essential.
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Familiarity with the housing, sustainability, and/or community development fields preferred.
What We Offer:
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Competitive compensation
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401(k) retirement plans with employer match
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Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
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Commuter benefits
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PTO for vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave, and disability
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Tuition assistance program
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Two “work from anywhere” weeks per year
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Summer Fridays
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Collaborative working spaces
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Service days to support our communities
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Employee development and engagement events
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More about our offerings and culture here
This is a full-time, hybrid role where you will work from the Manhattan or Chappaqua office two - three days a week. The salary range is $55,000 – $65,000, dependent on experience.
The Community Preservation Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions including recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, compensation, training and termination are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other protected status.