The CRA is seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Asset Management Specialist to play a crucial role in our organization. As part of the Finance and Operations team, this hands-on position assists with the management of the CRA’s capital assets, including real estate properties and technology equipment. This role coordinates the work of third-party property management, landscaping management, and snow management companies. The position will also lead to the care and deployment of the organization’s technology equipment.

This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver who can effortlessly transition between coordinating a roof repair and troubleshooting a projector setup. It demands strong organizational skills to maintain accurate asset records and the technical aptitude to quickly diagnose and address equipment issues across various platforms. The ability to adapt quickly to new technology and unfamiliar physical environments is paramount to success.

The specialist acts as the frontline coordinator for the physical environment at CRA properties. This involves ensuring the premises are well-maintained, safe, and fully operational. It includes property maintenance coordination, managing vendor relationships (e.g., HVAC, cleaning, repairs), and overseeing the inventory of all non-IT physical assets (furniture, office supplies, tools).

This function ensures the company's critical technology and specialized equipment are functioning reliably. A critical component is the Audio/Visual (AV) readiness for executive functions, requiring the setup, testing, and real-time troubleshooting of sophisticated conference room technology for board meetings and other high-level events. Additionally, coordinate technology applications at properties, including internet and security systems.

Qualifications

• Education: An Associate Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience/Training: Current enrollment or successful completion of a relevant professional certification (e.g., Information Technology, CompTIA A+, ITIL, or property/facilities management credential) will be considered instead of a degree.

• Minimum of three years of experience in general management.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range is $72,000 - $78,000 based on skills and experience. Our benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, professional development stipend, transit subsidy, partial cell phone service subsidy, and membership in the Cambridge Retirement System.

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The CRA is planning to hire two Planning and Development Interns for the Summer of 2026. The CRA internship program aims to empower aspiring urban planning and community development professionals by offering training, mentorship, and a supportive environment to foster equitable planning and redevelopment work. 

Working collaboratively as part of the CRA’s Planning and Development team, interns will support the implementation of a variety of real estate and community infrastructure projects along with research, analysis, project design, and community engagement initiatives related to the CRA’s redevelopment programs. Interns will be staffed on curated set of projects aligned with their professional interests to provide for a breadth of experience. Interns will work closely with the CRA’s project management and project planning staff; dedicated project leads will guide interns in approaching their tasks and help refine their technical skills, while the CRA’s Leadership Team will offer valuable insights to support their broader career growth. We look forward to benefiting as an organization from the skills interns have gleaned through their lived and curricular experiences as we seek to reshape public redevelopment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled and pursuing an advanced degree or certificate in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Public Policy, or a related field is preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

• Research and data analysis experience, and proficiency with software like the Microsoft Office suite and Google platforms.

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to craft compelling narratives drawing on relevant research and data.

• Experience or a desire to engage with a diversity of residents and community groups in planning processes and/or development projects.

• Additionally, either of the following attributes is beneficial but not required:

• Creating graphics, diagrams, maps, and/or design sketches; knowledge and experience with GIS, SketchUp, and/or Adobe Creative Suite programs (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).

• Conducting quantitative or financial analysis related to real estate and community development (e.g. real estate pro forma analysis).

Compensation and Benefits

The CRA commits to compensating Planning and Development Interns with a wage of $25.00 per hour, and can be flexible in terms of working within existing internship, fellowship, or work study frameworks provided by the interns’ home institutions in structuring this compensation package, as applicable.

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