Equitable Development Strategist Senior (Remote)

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Our Impact:

• The Develop the Developer℠ Program is an enterprise-wide program serving various communities throughout America. The program supports our Equitable Housing Finance Plan and our Duty to Serve Plans by creating education opportunities for emerging diverse real estate developers seeking to create affordable housing in underserved markets.

• Our team is a part of the Single-Family Acquisitions Division of Freddie Mac.

• We work with internal and external business partners to develop educational materials based on various market needs, focusing on new development and redevelopment of affordable housing supply.

• We work both at a local level and national level to create partnerships that support emerging developers and affordable housing development.

Your Impact:

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of real estate development professionals.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to create training materials, including manuals, course outlines, train the trainer webinars, and workshops.

• Ensure that training programs are aligned with industry standards and company goals.

• Conduct training sessions using various delivery methods, including virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes.

• Provide ongoing coaching and support to team members to reinforce learning and development.

• Oversee the scheduling and coordination of training sessions, ensuring all logistical details are managed effectively.

• Maintain accurate records of training activities, including attendance, progress, and assessments.

• Prepare regular reports on training outcomes, participation rates, and program effectiveness for senior management.

• Ensure that all training programs align with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Stay up to date with changes in real estate development regulations and incorporate these into training content.

• Work closely with stakeholders to identify training needs and opportunities for improvement.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.

• Manage and mentor a team of trainers and instructional designers.

• Assess the current training processes and identify areas for improvement to enhance the learning experience.

• Implement innovative training solutions, using technology to improve efficiency and engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development, preferably within the real estate, construction, or affordable housing industries.

• Familiarity with real estate development processes, affordable housing finance, and relevant regulations is a must.

• Proven experience in creating and delivering training programs, both in-person and virtually.

• Strong understanding of affordable lending practices, particularly in underserved markets.

• Experience working with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), banking institutions, and other housing finance intermediaries.

• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including financial institutions, community organizations, and government agencies.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, and other technology tools

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners.

• Proficiency in e-learning platforms and Learning Management Systems (LMS).

• Travel to industry events (approx. 20%)

Keys to Success in this Role

• Positive, inclusive leadership, demonstrating integrity and empathy

• Alignment with Freddie Mac's mission

• Taking direction effectively, working independently and collaboratively

• Resilience in the face of uncertainty and ability to change directions

• Building effective relationships

• Anticipating elevating challenges, issues and risks

• Timely and effective communication

• Innovative thinking, creative problem-solving and resourcefulness

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you'll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

CA Applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $107,000 - $161,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.