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HNS Housing Trust Fund Coordinator at City of… · Charlotte
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Job Description
Close Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:00 AM
Department: Housing & Neighborhood Services Department
Salary: $83,208.00 - $104,010.00 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
The Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Coordinator plays a critical role within the Housing Services Division. This position coordinates the activities of the City’s Housing Trust Fund, a multimillion-dollar investment tool designed to create and preserve below market rate housing options in the City of Charlotte. The HTF Coordinator is responsible for the full life cycle of HTF investments including developing requests for proposals, reviewing proposed developments, financial underwriting, due diligence, contract development, loan closing and construction oversight.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
This position coordinates the City’s Housing Trust Fund (HTF), including city-funded multi-family and single-family developments. Responsibilities include administering the HTF Request for Proposal process; underwriting, evaluating, and preparing financial commitments; and managing loan closings for approved developments. The role also oversees financing approvals and all construction draw requests.
The position serves as the primary point of contact for developing presentation and communication materials related to the HTF, including PowerPoint presentations, reports, and informational booklets for internal and external stakeholders.
Additional duties include preparing monthly and quarterly project reports; conducting research and analysis on affordable housing issues; reviewing rezoning petitions and providing housing department input; coordinating environmental reviews; and offering technical assistance and financing support to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Home Consortium and Community Housing Development Organizations for housing programs and developments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to review, organize, and synthesize complex information with a high degree of accuracy
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret financial or quantitative information and apply structured thinking to real-world scenarios
- Ability to manage detailed application materials, track multiple development proposals, and ensure completeness and accuracy of submissions
- Ability to build and analyze financial models (e.g., pro formas, Housing, cash flow projections), or strong aptitude and willingness to learn these skills quickly
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, track deadlines, and follow through on deliverables
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a concise and understandable way
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, exercising sound judgment and professionalism in a team environment
- Interest in real estate development, affordable housing, or community development
- Ability to learn and apply federal, state, and local housing programs, policies, and regulations
- Ability to prepare computer-generated financial proforma, cash flow reports and can blend financial analysis techniques with problem-solving skills
- Education or experience in financing including financial modeling is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, urban planning, public administration, economics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in real estate, finance, public administration, consulting, or a related field (internships and graduate-level work included)
- Exposure to financial analysis, Excel modeling, or real estate development concepts through coursework, internships, or professional experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools
- Demonstrated interest in affordable housing, community development, or public-sector work
- Relevant work experience may include real estate development, finance, public administration, urban planning, consulting, project coordination, or related fields involving analytical, organizational, or project-based work.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with seven years of relevant work experience; an associate degree with five years of relevant work experience; a bachelor’s degree with three years of relevant work experience; or a master’s degree with one year of relevant work experience.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.
Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.
BENEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.