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At Merritt, we value dedication to mission, putting people first, kindness, openness, trust, and a solutions-oriented-approach to work while encouraging a healthy work-life balance. We believe everyone should have a home in a community where they can thrive and we invest in affordable housing and people to build a stronger California.
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A Career at Merritt
Merritt offers exceptional benefits. Merritt is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, actual or perceived gender identity, age or sexual orientation. Merritt is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and our goal is to have a workforce (at all job levels) that is representative of the communities we serve.
Open Positions
Merritt is one of California’s leading nonprofit affordable housing funders. Our mission is to invest in affordable housing and people to build a stronger California. For over 35 years, we have been a trusted partner, providing more than $1.6 billion in capital and creating over 12,000 affordable homes across California. Merritt has two primary businesses: (a)investing with mission-aligned developers and funders to make the most challenging affordable housing projects possible and (b) investing in programs that develop the next generation of affordable housing professionals with a focus on making the industry more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. Merritt is guided by our values: People-First, Solutions-Oriented, Trust, Openness, and Kindness
We are looking for exceptional people who have a passion for Merritt’s mission.
Acquisitions Associate
Title: Acquisitions Associate
Reports to: Associate Director of Acquisitions
Job Location: Remote work within California; Preferred within any of the following metropolitan areas: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, or Capital Region. In San Francisco Bay Area, work from Merritt Oakland office twice a week. Outside of San Francisco Bay Area, in Oakland office at least one day a month.
Position Overview: Merritt is seeking a mission-driven and results-oriented professional to support the Acquisitions team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Acquisitions, the Acquisitions Associate will work with Merritt staff and California’s affordable housing development community to close on equity investments in new construction and rehabilitation projects statewide. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, organized, quick learner who can communicate effectively with internal and external project stakeholders to meet project timelines and financing milestones while ensuring adherence to Merritt’s project underwriting standards. With a moderate to high level of supervision, the Acquisitions Associate will implement Merritt’s policies and procedures for originating, underwriting, and closing low-income housing tax-credit (LIHTC) equity investment, monitor Merritt’s affordable housing investments under construction, manage project conversions following construction completion, and transition projects to asset management.