Program Manager

Housing Land Trust of the North Bay (HLT) is currently hiring for a Program Manager position. The Program Manager will coordinate and carry out a variety of tasks associated with the following functions supporting the implementation and ongoing administration of HLT:

1. Personal training and orientation regarding the community land trust (CLT) model; community education and outreach regarding the HLT program
2. General program administration and support to Staff, Housing Director (HD), Executive Director (ED) and any committees
3. Project Marketing and Unit Sales
4. Support and stewardship of HLT’s leaseholders
5. Housing Project Development
6. Other functions (as directed by the ED)

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

START DATE: June 1, 2025

LOCATION: Office located in Petaluma, California. Must be available for in-person office as well as site visits across Sonoma and Napa counties. Future potential for a hybrid remote schedule.

FUNCTIONS:

Personal training and orientation regarding the CLT model; community education and outreach regarding the HLT program.

Responsibilities are to participate in an ongoing program of training and orientation activities of the CLT model, and lead a community education and outreach effort regarding the HLT program; for example:

1. 1. Review the Institute for Community Economics’ CLT Legal Manual and assess administrative implications of implementing the CLT model.
   2. Attend training events.
   3. Attend networking events.
   4. With assistance from HD, identify key community stakeholders (e.g. city officials, housing activists, neighborhood residents, lenders, realtors, appraisers, other non-profit housing agencies, etc.) whose skills, interest, mission, enthusiasm and support will add value to and increase community support for the HLT program.
   5. With assistance from ED and HD, develop and implement cohesive marketing and public relations plan for the HLT program.
   6. With assistance from HD, prepare, produce and distribute general information and project/program specific publications such as brochures, press releases, public service announcements, etc.
   7. Assist in community outreach and education on affordable housing problem, and the CLT model as a key response to the problem (e.g. general advocacy for social and economic justice; how to sell to, buy from, donate property to the CLT, the Why and How of resale restrictions, etc.).
   8. Assist in developing presentations to community stakeholders, such as municipalities, developers, other organizations, local employers, etc.
   9. Provide support for community fundraising activities in support of HLT’s program.
   10. Coordinate representation of the HLT program at public and neighborhood meetings as necessary.
   11. Etc.

Project Marketing & Unit Sales

Responsibilities are to coordinate and carry out a variety of project-specific marketing and unit sales activities; for example:

1. 1. Implement marketing and sales plans for each HLT homeownership opportunity to include newspaper, radio and other media,etc.; coordinate professional services as appropriate.
   2. Identify and build marketing audiences in each of the jurisdictions HLT operates in and assist in maintaining relationships with these communities.
   3. Respond to general inquiries about HLT’s programs and services.
   4. Assist in reviewing program applications and determining qualification status.
   5. Steward homebuyers through the purchase process in tandem with the rest of the team.
   6. Coordinate flow of information among property owners, realtors, appraisers, loan officers, title companies, homebuyers, property inspection professionals, etc.
   7. Develop and administer pre- and post-closing checklists to facilitate orderly property transfers (e.g. between seller and HLT, HLT and buyer).
   8. Coordinate and supervise closings for HLT units; coordinate and carry out proper recordation and filing of closing documents and loan settlement sheets.
   9. Etc.

Ongoing Leaseholder Support

1. 1. Monitor payment of Ground Lease Fees.
   2. Maintain regular contact with leaseholders.
   3. Educate and steward leaseholders regarding the HLT program and Ground Lease.
   4. Assist leaseholders throughout their duration as first time homeowners.
   5. Coordinate an annual event and leaseholder meeting.
   6. Provide linkages to resources such as contractors, tax preparers, credit counseling, etc. as appropriate.
   7. Assist in stewarding refinances/loan modifications.
   8. After notice of intent to sell from any existing leaseholder, assist in the process of resale, marketing and qualification of a new buyer.

Housing Project Development

Responsibilities are to carry out a variety of housing project development activities; for example:

a. Assist in developing and maintaining a project development “pipeline” by tracking new housing development activity, and/or the acquisition

and rehabilitation, as necessary, of existing homeownership opportunities.

b. Assist in identifying financial resources and obtain necessary project approvals, building permits, construction financing commitments, etc. for

all acquisition, development and rehabilitation activities;

c. Assist in coordinating activities of a project development team, as appropriate for each development project (lenders, architects, title

companies, contractors, construction managers, other consultants, etc.);

d. Etc.

Other functions (as directed by HD and/or ED)

Administer, supervise, coordinate or carry out other tasks/activities as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual in English and Spanish

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of, or ability to obtain a working knowledge of the principles of the community land trust model and ability to communicate them effectively.

Knowledge of, or ability to obtain knowledge of general marketing and public relations principles.

Knowledge of, or ability to obtain knowledge of, and ability to successfully execute project development activities and real estate transactions.

Knowledge of, or ability to obtain knowledge of, and communicate basic mortgage underwriting principles.

Knowledge of, or ability to obtain knowledge of board, staff and committee relationships and protocols.

Knowledge of, or ability to obtain knowledge of basic budget development and administration.

Ability to establish and maintain effective employee and public relations, and ability to work effectively with a volunteer board of directors.

Knowledge of personal computing; word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to plan and forecast workload within areas of responsibility, develop objectives, and arrange resources to ensure the accomplishment of objectives.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a variety of audiences.

Ability to plan time, establish priorities and manage a heavy workload as needed.

COMPENSATION

The initial salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical and dental plan, paid time off including ten paid holidays and paid vacation based on tenure, and SEP retirement plan with employer contributions.