Project Manager, Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness (Subcontractor)
ConfidentialProject Manager, Affordable Housing & Ending Homelessness (Subcontractor) Michigan based work, Remote/hybrid Red Maple Resources is seeking an organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented independent contractor to provide project management and coordination support for initiatives involving affordable housing, solutions to ending homelessness, and related community and systems-level work in Michigan. The consultant will work closely with the Red Maple Resources principal, other subcontractors and partners to maintain project momentum and ensure timely completion of deliverables for 10 to 20 hours per week. Potential Responsibilities ● Support development of complex grant applications, housing project proposals, and program development by carrying out research, gathering input and information, tracking deadlines, building spreadsheets and assisting with writing and editing. ● Create and maintain workplans, timelines, deliverables, and progress reports among multiple organizations and stakeholders. ● Coordinate communications, workgroups and partner meetings, including scheduling, agenda development, meeting materials, notes, and follow-up. ● Help plan and implement convenings, workshops, and events, including logistics and preparation of tools and resources. Desired Qualifications ● Experience in project coordination or management, ideally with nonprofit organizations, community initiatives, or collaborative projects. ● Strong analytical, organizational, communication, writing, and interpersonal skills. ● Comfortable working with spreadsheets and using AI for research and creating materials. ● Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with attention to detail. ● Experience with supporting meeting and event planning, grant proposals, or program development. ● Demonstrate ability to take initiative and adapt to changing project needs. ● Knowledge of or experience in affordable housing, homelessness, housing insecurity, or community development strongly preferred. Michigan based experience preferable but not required. Engagement Structure This is an independent contractor/subcontractor opportunity. Specific assignments, anticipated hours, compensation, and timelines will be determined based on project needs. Work is expected to be primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings or events as needed. A fully remote structure is possible. How to Apply To express interest in the Project Manager position, send a resume to: search@red-maple-resources.com. A core principle of Red Maple Resources is to value diversity as an important component of a strong team, across race, ethnicity, professional experience, and personal life experience. About Red Maple Resources Consulting: Red Maple Resources focuses on two key strategies to support community revitalization: 1) Capacity building and grant writing for Continuums of Care (CoC’s) and their members; and 2) The funding and management of real estate development projects and programs for affordable housing. The principal of Red Maple Resources has over 30 years of experience working to increase opportunities for people with barriers to affordable housing, especially for populations with special needs. SERVICES INCLUDE: √ Assessing and preparing proposals for HUD’s annual CoC Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) √ CoC program development, strategic planning and capacity building √ Structuring affordable housing and PSH development projects √ Building collaborations to launch or expand affordable housing initiatives √ Writing grants for federal, state and local funding opportunities SELECTED EXPERIENCE: Over the past decade, Red Maple Resources has supported planning activities and successful funding proposals for three Michigan CoC’s. Since 2016, Red Maple has co-led implementation of the HUD CoC Program NOFO process for one of Michigan’s largest CoC’s that resulted in an increas…