Position Description

The Metropolitan Planning Department of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a Housing Trust Fund Program Coordinator to join the Metro Housing Division within the Department. Established in January 2022, the Metro Housing Division focuses on identifying and implementing solutions to help Nashvillians achieve and maintain permanent housing security. The predominant role of this position is to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Barnes Housing Trust Fund. This work will involve multiple aspects of grant coordination and supporting the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission. The position will work under the direction and report to the Housing Trust Fund Manager and will work collaboratively with the Metro Housing team and the Metropolitan Housing Trust Fund Commission.

The Barnes Housing Trust Fund is Nashville’s local housing trust fund through which grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations for the development and preservation of affordable housing. As of April 2025, over $160 million in Barnes Fund grants have funded more than 6,000 affordable homes and leveraged over $1.4 billion in other funding. The ideal candidate will have strong grant management experience, an understanding of affordable housing finance and development principles, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Housing Trust Fund Program Coordinator may need to be available to attend Metro Council meetings, including related committee meetings, which occur in the evening.

Typical Duties

•Utilize best practices for grant management, including developing and maintaining an organized filing and data management system.
•Track grant and project obligations and milestones, and elevate issues to the Housing Trust Fund Manager.
•Review and process invoices from grantees and vendors to ensure that all expenditures/payments are accurately accounted for and documented.
•Reconcile grantee accounts for accuracy on a regular basis.
•Assist with the grant application and award process, from application creation through contracting.
•Assist with the preparation of grant agreements and collecting and coordinating documents.
•Respond to grantee inquiries and provide technical assistance to grantees.
•Prepare reports on a regular and ad-hoc basis.
•Communicate data, information, and policies related to the Barnes Fund.
•Prepare materials for Commission meetings.
•Maintain meeting minutes.
•Secure and prepare meeting space.
•Assist with new commissioner onboarding and facilitating training opportunities and strategic planning/work sessions.
•Participate as a member of the Housing Division in the development and execution of housing policy. 
•Perform other duties as assigned and follow up with grantees as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of grant coordination experience. 


REQUIRED LICENSE:
Valid Driver's License


Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with grant coordination, with well-developed data management and filing strategies
• Understanding of affordable housing, finance, and development principles
• Financial acumen through working on programs with large budgets
• Experience preparing programmatic, financial, and statistical reports
• Strong analytical skills and ability to seek best practices
• Robust written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience working with nonprofit organizations, preferred
• Experience supporting a board or commission, preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640