The Development Assistant will be an integral member of the Development and Land Acquisitions Team reporting to the President of the department. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and curious individual to advance his or her development skills through direct daily interactions with the leader of the company’s property acquisition strategy.

The Ideal Candidate is:

• Confident and communicates well both verbally and in writing
• Creative and able to conceive new solutions
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential situations by demonstrating poise, tact and diplomacy
• Skilled at navigating situations by being inquisitive and persistent
• Organized and able to drive multiple, simultaneous projects
• Able to obtain necessary information from government websites and county staff to obtain tax information, property information, and due diligence materials
• Able to be in the office whenever the President of the department is present or requires support.  This position is NOT remote.
• A positive team member collaborates well with others

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the response to Requests for Proposals
• Remain current on all active, on-hold, and historic projects
• Manage access and data collection from online resources such as parcel ID numbers and tax information
• Ensure transaction and development data is fully populated in technology systems
• Maintain accuracy in published data and documents
• Prepare routine and/or advanced correspondence, including letters, memos and reports
• Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Provide administrative support with calendar management, booking business travel, preparing and submitting expense reports, and document management
• Schedule meetings and update contacts
• Screen incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when appropriate
• Complete other assignments as required or requested

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Has EA C-suite experience 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint,
• Experience with Procore, and/or Smartsheet
• 3- 5 years of relevant experience, real estate, construction or development/planning preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all corporate and personal matters
• Attention to detail and self-motivation to work with minimal direction
• Candidate will possess a high level of “common sense” and flexibility
• Screen phone calls and requests for executive and direct as necessary
• Must be self-motivated and self-sufficient with minimal direction
• A high level of organization and follow-through skills are required
• Work effectively under pressure with frequent interruptions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with time sensitive deadlines