Fair Share Housing Development 

Director of Housing Development 

Mount Laurel, New Jersey (Philadelphia area) 

Fair Share Housing Development, Inc. (FSHD) is seeking applicants for the full-time position of 
Director of Housing Development. FSHD is a non-profit housing and social services provider 
that seeks to reduce the racial and economic segregation of the State of New Jersey through 
development of affordable housing in high-opportunity communities, pursuant to the Mount 
Laurel doctrine which requires that every town in New Jersey provide its fair share of affordable 
housing. The Director of Housing Development will oversee all aspects of FSHD’s efforts to 
develop affordable housing in high-opportunity communities. The person in this position will 
work closely with the Executive Director in obtaining development approvals, applying for 
public subsidies, and monitoring construction of affordable housing communities. 

I. About FSHD 
FSHD was founded in 1986 by Peter J. O’Connor, an attorney who began to develop and manage 
affordable housing after having been co-counsel to the successful plaintiffs in the landmark 
Mount Laurel cases. One of the largest CDC's in South Jersey, FSHD develops and manages 
affordable housing developments in urban and suburban communities. FSHD has developed or 
now has in its development pipeline over 1100 units of affordable housing in many of South 
Jersey’s most desirable communities. The Director’s main job will be to facilitate the 
completion of the developments in the pipeline and identify additional future development 
prospects. 

II. Position Responsibilities 
The position will involve: 

-Creating strategies for project financing, and preparing applications for financing, for 
FSHD’s developments in pipeline (about 50% of position). These applications will 
include the following applications, among others: 

o 
Competitive cycle low-income housing tax credits; 
o 
New Jersey Neighborhood Preservation Balanced Housing; 
o 
Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program; 
o 
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Financing Agency Permanent Financing 
-Working with other partners in the development process to prepare project plans and 
secure relevant government approvals (25% of position). This work will include: 

o 
Working with architects and engineers on project plans; 
o 
Preparing packages for municipal planning and zoning board review; 
o 
Working with lawyers on relevant closing and financing documents. 
- 
Organizational development and strategic planning, especially developing a pipeline of 
future projects (25% of position). This work will include: 

o 
Identifying and examining feasibility of potential future development projects in 
FSHD’s three-county service area (Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester 
Counties); 
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Working with other staff on reports to funders; 
o 
Helping develop relationships with new potential funders such as foundations and 
corporate sponsors. 
III. Qualifications: 
A. Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or other 
certification from a recognized institution in business, law, planning or development preferred. 
Experience may be substituted for up to two years education. 
B. Experience: At least two years experience of direct responsibility as 
developer of affordable housing required. Direct experience required in: obtaining entitlements 
and financing; closing of acquisition, construction, and permanent financing; construction 
supervision; and construction draw processing, financial tracking, and cost certification. 
Experience with development projects in New Jersey preferred but not required. 
C. Abilities: Qualified applications will possess the following: 
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Exhibited commitment to social justice. 
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Strong written and oral communication skills. 
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Prepare pro forma analysis of residential affordable housing projects and prepare 
applications for funding. 
• 
Basic ability to work with lawyers, financial consultants, engineers, and planners to 
prepare project plans. 
• 
Interpret and apply state and federal funding policies and procedures related to 
development of affordable housing. 
• 
Advanced ability to create and use word processing and spreadsheet documents 
• 
Basic knowledge of municipal development approval process 
• 
Ability to assess financial feasibility of projects using state and federal funding 
sources 
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Ability to read, interpret, and explain basic financial reports and audits 
• 
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
Compensation 

FSHD offers a competitive salary commensurate with a candidate’s background and skills and 
benefits including medical/dental insurance and holiday/vacation/sick leave. 

Location 

The position will be based at FSHD’s recently constructed offices at the Ethel R. Lawrence 
Homes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, about 15 miles from Philadelphia. 

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How to Apply 

Fair Share Housing Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages 
applications from people of color and women. Interested applicants should forward a cover 
letter and resume with references to housingdevelopment@fairshd.org (preferred) or via mail to 
1 Ethel Lawrence Boulevard, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 or fax at 856-439-9906. 

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