Real Estate Development Officer

Job description

Description Are you driven by the opportunity to turn complex ideas into real homes that strengthen communities? Do you thrive at the intersection of finance, planning, and partnership—bringing affordable housing developments from concept to completion? Avesta Housing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development Officer to help expand and preserve high-quality, affordable multifamily housing across Maine and New Hampshire. In this critical role, you’ll lead development projects from early site feasibility through financing, design, construction, and transition to operations. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners, manage budgets and timelines, and navigate public approvals and complex financing structures to deliver successful outcomes. Every project you advance will directly support Avesta’s mission to improve lives by creating safe, stable, and affordable homes for people in need. This role is a great fit if you: - Enjoy managing multifaceted projects from vision to reality - Bring strong skills in real estate finance, underwriting, and problem-solving - Thrive in a collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders - Want your work to have a las...