About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Development Associate to join its real estate development team in Baltimore, MD. This role provides hands-on exposure to the full development lifecycle — acquisition, financing, construction, and disposition — and is ideal for candidates interested in affordable housing, community revitalization, and property development. This position is primarily in-person at the Baltimore office.

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Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining organized project files and documentation
• Track project milestones, budgets, contracts, and key deadlines using project management tools
• Support team members in day-to-day coordination across multiple development projects
• Assist with property acquisition due diligence (research, document collection, tracking)
• Support preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and contractor/vendor bid processes
• Help track permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements
• Attend project and construction meetings and document key updates
• Facilitate documentation and payment of construction draws
• Help prepare basic financial summaries and cost reports
• Conduct research on properties, neighborhoods, zoning, and market conditions to support opportunity analysis
• Assist in assembling materials for loan applications, grants, and investor reporting
• Help organize and track closing checklists and required documentation
• Assist in preparing reports for internal teams, funders, and other stakeholders
• Support creation of presentations for community meetings and partners
• Provide administrative and project support to Development staff
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Real Estate, Business, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Finance, Public Administration, Law, or a related field
• Internship or coursework related to real estate, construction, finance, or community development preferred but not required
• Exposure to affordable housing, community development, or construction preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with project management or database tools preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to support multiple projects and stakeholders
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare reports and presentation materials

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $55,000 – $65,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, and employer-matched 401(k) (details provided by the hiring organization)

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What You’ll Gain

• Direct exposure to hands-on real estate development work across acquisition, permitting, construction administration, and disposition
• Practical experience preparing financial summaries, supporting loan/grant materials, and managing project documentation
• Opportunities to work with cross-functional teams, community partners, and public/private stakeholders in Baltimore’s revitalization efforts

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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