Real Estate Analyst

Communities First, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation headquartered in Flint, MI has an exciting opportunity for a Real Estate Analyst . Our mission is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. The organization is focused on providing safe, quality affordable housing, increasing economic opportunities, and improving the quality of life of the populations that the organization serves. The organization operates in Flint, Saginaw, Detroit and Indiana engaging the community in its community development efforts. In Detroit, CFI is located in New Center and serves the entire city through its four main programs – affordable housing, economic development, arts and culture outreach and environmental education. Visit us at www.communitiesfirstinc.org.

Real Estate Analyst Job Description

Assist the Real Estate Development and Management Team with various administrative tasks, organized in the following areas:

· Department Administration

· Real Estate Development

· Property and Asset Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following while other duties may be assigned:

· Provide financial analysis and underwriting of various real estate projects

· Effectively research real estate entitlement information, rental and sale comparables, market data, property ownership, planning documents, and funding applications and requirements

· Assist in the assembly of funding applications

· Evaluate property financial income and expense and discounted cash flows using excel and other tools

· Assist with project construction management and portfolio management

· Maintain and update reports for database

· Assist with administrative tasks (scanning, filing, document search and delivery)

· Learn and facilitate the ongoing development of a filing system and coordinate storing and arranging of records to meet administrative, legal, and financial requirements

· Schedule meetings, create agendas and prepare and disseminate minutes/notes from meetings

· Assist with calendar reminders to meet internal and external deadlines

· Assist with project acquisition activities and feasibility assessments

· Assist in the creation of specialized documents for presentations to community groups, potential funders, partner organizations, and other stakeholders

Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED is required. Undergraduate or Graduate degree preferred.

· Ability to understand financial return metrics (IRR, ROE) and valuation techniques

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) and Adobe Acrobat.

· Knowledge of accounting and finance.

· Effective interpersonal skills which enables working with others to elicit information, to think creatively, and to work independently.

· Strong work ethic and initiative; desire to work in an entrepreneurial, team-based environment

· Effective oral, written, and presentation skills

"Please send your resume, cover letter along with your salary or hourly requirements."

Communities First, Inc.

Attn: Glenn Wilson

415 W. Court Street

Flint, MI 48503 info@communitiesfirstinc.org

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate and/or possess the following competencies:

Stellar customer service and public relations skills

High-energy

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely

Organizational skills

Ability to type, file, enter data, and perform bookkeeping

Teamwork

Ability to analyze, research, and interpret data

Confidentiality

Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Flexibility

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to leadership, Board of Directors, community members, visitors, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have high-level knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, excel, emails, group messaging, data collection, and other database and spreadsheet programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and/or use repetitive motions. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, climb, pull, push, and reach. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment is office-style environment and characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EEO Statement

Communities First, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Communities First, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal opportunity to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.