Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM)

• Building relationships with sponsors, speakers, and other industry leaders
• Managing events from start to finish: Curriculum development, budget development, coordinating speakers, event logistics (in coordination with CEDAM’s events team), and providing support to participants throughout and beyond the event
• Developing a mechanism to track Boot Camp participant success beyond the training
• Facilitate trainings and sessions as experience allows

• Working with the policy and communications team to update our members and partners about legislative and state agency news that affects the affordable housing field
• Managing a coalition of CEDAM members who are engaged with the LIHTC QAP
• Leading or participating in coalitions as opportunities arise or are identified

• Assess gaps in CEDAM’s ability to meet training and technical assistance requests
• Assess the interest and needs of existing and potential sponsors and funders to expand current programs
• Create proposals to meet identified needs
• Coordinate with third parties to develop training and resources that meet the needs of our field
  

• Understanding the Michigan Statewide Housing Plan (Plan) and the RHP structure
• Working with MSHDA, RHP Leads and members, and the CEDAM network in each region to identify and address organizational capacity and policy obstacles to Plan implementation
• Conducting and coordinating trainings and facilitated discussions for the RHPs
• Supporting contractual relationships with MSHDA and subcontractors

• Support the predevelopment assistance program through project management, contract execution, and technical support as needed

CEDAM is a collaborative work environment that values teamwork. For this position, that means:

• Attend and participate in staff meetings
• Represent CEDAM at both external and CEDAM-hosted conferences and events
• Participate as reasonable in CEDAM organizational committees

Anyone looking to work at CEDAM should share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Stand out candidates will have extensive experience in a combination of the following areas: real estate development, affordable housing, curriculum development, technical assistance, coalition building, and/or policy advocacy. The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively with both colleagues and external partners, navigate complex housing programs and tools, and have a passion for supporting emerging developers and nonprofit organizations. The candidate will be committed to creative problem-solving, keeping multiple projects moving at the same time, and continuous improvement of our programs.

Due to the nature of this position, the Real Estate Program Manager will need to be prepared to travel statewide, at times being on the road multiple days a week. The right candidate for this position will enjoy being in the field, working directly with CEDAM’s partners.

CEDAM takes great pride in its collaborative environment, vibrant atmosphere, and welcoming team members. Our benefits package includes an employer HSA contribution, vision, and dental insurance that start day one of employment and a strong retirement match after one year of employment. CEDAM employees also enjoy unlimited paid time off, recognition of all state and federal holidays, flexible work schedules, and a professional development budget.

The CEDAM team works remotely, and new staff members have access to a home office stipend to assist with outfitting their space. Our office is located in the REO Town neighborhood in Lansing, MI, and is available to work from as needed.

The CEDAM team meets twice-monthly in Lansing. Candidates may be based anywhere in Michigan but must be willing and able to travel to Lansing and other areas of the state. Travel is reimbursed at the IRS rate (except for travel to the CEDAM office), but applicants do not need to own a car to be considered.