About this role
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Blue Sky Communities is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Acquisition Specialist to support our affordable housing development team. This role combines research, project tracking, document preparation, and administrative coordination to help move development opportunities forward.
The ideal candidate communicates clearly, manages competing priorities, and enjoys working with data, documents, and people.
Key Responsibilities
Development and Project Support
- Coordinate development pipeline meetings, including agendas, meeting setup, minutes, and database updates.
- Maintain online accounts and databases used to track development and funding opportunities.
- Prepare property fact sheets, due diligence spreadsheets, and other reports and documents.
- Research information needed to evaluate potential development opportunities.
- Create maps and other documents showing potential development sites and nearby services.
Funding Research & Local Government Monitoring
- Track state and local government solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Research and analyze past Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) Requests for Applications (RFAs).
- Track local government funding opportunities and requirements.
- Research local government housing programs and activities.
- Monitor Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and Board (AHAC/AHAB) meeting schedules.
- Track upcoming funding opportunities and relevant public meetings.
- Attend meetings as directed and summarize information for the development team.
Contracts and Correspondence
- Prepare initial drafts of contracts, extensions, amendments, and deposit requests for review.
- Assist with correspondence and coordination involving brokers, sellers, escrow agents, and other project participants.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to research, organize, and summarize information accurately.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work collaboratively across the team.
- Willingness to learn affordable housing funding programs, development processes, and site evaluation tools.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Planner.
- Experience using artificial intelligence tools to support research and productivity.
- Familiarity with Google Earth, affordable housing development, or government funding programs.