Application Guide

How to Apply for Associate Community Investment Officer, New Markets Tax Credits

at Corporation for Supportive Housing

🏢 About Corporation for Supportive Housing

CSH is unique for its 30+ year track record of creating supportive housing solutions that combine housing with healthcare and social services, specifically targeting marginalized populations. Unlike typical real estate developers, CSH focuses on the 'supportive' aspect of housing, addressing homelessness through comprehensive community investment strategies that have resulted in over 467,600 homes. Someone might want to work here to contribute to meaningful social impact while applying financial expertise to solve complex housing challenges.

About This Role

This role involves managing New Markets Tax Credit transactions from screening through closing, including underwriting analysis, coordinating with external legal teams, and maintaining investment pipelines. It's impactful because NMTC investments directly fund supportive housing projects that serve vulnerable populations, combining financial structuring with social mission. The officer will help secure critical funding for projects that provide both housing and essential services to those who need them most.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing real estate due diligence materials for a potential NMTC investment, updating transaction checklists for active deals, coordinating with external counsel on closing documents, and analyzing new pipeline opportunities for alignment with CSH's supportive housing criteria. You'd likely participate in team meetings to discuss investment strategies and prepare materials for CSH's annual NMTC application to the CDFI Fund.

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🎯 Who Corporation for Supportive Housing Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of hands-on experience with real estate due diligence, underwriting, and transaction management, preferably in affordable housing or community development finance
  • Demonstrates successful project management of complex financial transactions with multiple stakeholders (legal teams, consultants, developers)
  • Possesses strong analytical skills specifically for identifying risks in real estate investments and NMTC structures
  • Can effectively communicate technical NMTC concepts to diverse audiences including community stakeholders and financial partners

📝 Tips for Applying to Corporation for Supportive Housing

1

Highlight specific experience with NMTC transactions or similar tax credit programs (LIHTC, Historic Tax Credits) in your resume

2

Quantify your project management experience with metrics (e.g., 'managed 5 simultaneous transactions totaling $XX million')

3

Demonstrate understanding of CSH's dual focus on housing AND supportive services by referencing their integrated approach in your materials

4

Show how your background aligns with both the financial/underwriting aspects AND the social mission of supportive housing

5

Include examples of coordinating with external counsel on closing processes, as this is explicitly mentioned in the responsibilities

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with real estate due diligence and underwriting for community development projects', 'Examples of successfully managing NMTC or similar tax credit transactions from screening to closing', "Understanding of CSH's unique model combining housing with healthcare/recovery services", 'How your project management skills have ensured successful completion of complex financial transactions']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → CSH's specific NMTC projects and their impact metrics (available in their annual reports)
  • → The CDFI Fund's NMTC program requirements and recent allocation rounds
  • → CSH's 'Supportive Housing Model' and how it integrates services with housing
  • → Recent CSH initiatives or partnerships mentioned in their news/press releases
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with NMTC transaction structuring and closing processes
2 How would you assess risks in a supportive housing development seeking NMTC financing?
3 Describe a time you managed multiple complex transactions simultaneously and how you prioritized
4 How do you approach presenting technical financial information to non-financial stakeholders?
5 What interests you specifically about CSH's approach to supportive housing versus traditional affordable housing?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on real estate finance without demonstrating understanding of the supportive services component
  • Generic application materials that don't specifically address NMTC experience or affordable housing finance
  • Failing to show how your experience aligns with both the technical requirements AND CSH's social mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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