In 2016, New York City counted more than 60,000 people living on the streets and sleeping in shelters. The city has plans to reduce that number in the coming years. And so do we.
That’s why we need you.
We’re Acacia Network, and we’re looking for someone like you to help find homes for the under-served population. Our goal is to partner with communities, lead change, and promote the health and prosperity of people and their families. Housing plays a big role in that.
Want a sneak peek at your day-to-day responsibilities?
  • Research and secure funding sources to support each phase of housing development. Oversee the preparation and submittal of complete funding applications (things like reports, attachments, graphics, budgets, narratives, letters, etc.). Assign and oversee tasks for the support staff. Lead negotiations with lenders, investors, and grantor (while incorporating reviews and approvals from multiple departments within our organization). Represent Acacia Network (and its development work) at staff, council, and supervisor meetings. Manage RFPs and selections related to lender and equity investments.
  • Secure entitlements for new projects in our pipeline. Research zoning and entitlements requirements and procedures. Oversee submission and approval of zoning applications and other required city approvals. Initiation and lead community outreach and engagement work (by delivering presentations to community groups, planning commissions, design review boards, etc.).
  • Procure, contract, and manage a variety of development-related vendors, consultants, and contractors. Manage the design development process through continuous input from the start of the project to the end. Coordinate and oversee the work of the development team, to ensure they’re staying on budget and on schedule. Quality assure all construction work.
  • Develop and maintain multiple budgets and financial pro forma. Conduct feasibility analyses of new and existing properties. Develop and manage project budgets, cash flow projects, and schedules throughout the project (including the implementation of cost containment strategies and value engineering processes).
  • Manage transition of completed projects from development to operation. Oversee scheduling and coordination of marketing and lease up of properties. Ensure successful close out of funding and investor requirements. Manage complete packaging and transfer of project documents, agreements, and terms to the asset management and services teams. Assist with management and resolution of construction warranty claims through the first year.
  • Participate in industry advocacy and marketing efforts for Acacia Network. Participate in workshops, speaking engagements, and advocacy efforts for the industry.
  • Participate in internal meetings, as necessary. This might include department, staff, organization, or industry meetings and activities.
Here’s what we can offer you.
You’d be making a difference in people’s lives, and we want to make a difference in yours. That’s why we offer perks like:
  • A generous compensation package, to attract (and keep) top talent like you.
  • Great health, disability, and life insurance plans, to handle any of life’s unexpected curveballs.
  • Generous paid time off, so you can recharge your batteries with friends and family.
  • A pension plan, to help secure your financial future.
About Us
We’re the largest Hispanic non-profit organization in New York, and the second-largest Hispanic non-profit in the country. We’ve been servicing communities since 1969, and we’ve helped thousands and thousands of people with healthcare, substance abuse treatment, home and hospice care, affordable housing, and more. Each year, we care for more than 181,000 children and 118,000 adults. That’s an average of about 3,200 families. And by hiring talented individuals like you, we’ve been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Orlando, and Puerto Rico.
Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer.