Director, Housing & Real Estate

Northside Neighbors • Tulsa, OK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Launched by the InvestNorth Tulsa initiative, Northside Neighbors is a resident-driven nonprofit dedicated to fostering opportunity and prosperity in North Tulsa, by operating in four key areas: Mixed-income Housing, Cradle-to-Career, Community Wellness, and Economic Vitality. As a prospective Purpose-Built Communities Network Member, the organization is committed to a holistic, resident-first approach that ensures North Tulsa’s neighborhoods not only grow but thrive. The Housing and Real Estate Director leads the strategy and implementation of all real estate development and housing initiatives for Northside Neighbors. This role is responsible for managing the operational and strategic aspects of property acquisition, new home/building construction, and home/building renovations. The Director will oversee all procedures and processes to ensure required deliverables are met, long-term value is created, and a proactive, high-quality approach is maintained. This is a key leadership position that aligns real estate assets with the organization’s mission, vision, and values while ensuring measurable community impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in real estate development, affordable housing, or community development.
• Proven experience managing residential and/or mixed-use development projects from concept to completion.
• Demonstrated success securing project financing, including public and private sources.
• Deep understanding of affordable housing finance, tax credit programs (e.g., LIHTC), and development deal structuring.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports and present to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and capacity to supervise staff, vendors, and consultants.
• Culturally competent and able to build trust with residents and community stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strategic thinker and problem solver with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and active automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and underserved neighborhoods is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with project management and real estate development software (e.g., Procore, CoStar, or similar tools) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the organization’s housing and real estate strategy, including planning, budgeting, and execution of development projects.
• Identify and evaluate property acquisition opportunities; coordinate due diligence and negotiate purchase agreements.
• Engage residents in the Hawthorne and Walt Whitman neighborhoods to build support for housing and real estate initiatives, gather input, and ensure projects reflect community priorities.
• Lead or coordinate housing and real estate studies with partners or vendors to inform strategy and align development efforts with Northside Neighbors’ goals.
• Identify potential development partners, negotiate business terms and draft partnership agreements.
• Oversee the design, construction, and renovation of housing and commercial developments; manage contractors, architects, and other vendors.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal housing development regulations, zoning laws, and permitting processes, when not working with a development partner.
• Collaborate with community partners, government agencies, and funders to secure financial resources including tax credits, grants, and low-interest loans, or identify a development partner to raise funding needed for a project.
• Conduct feasibility analyses and maintain pro forma models for current and future real estate projects.
• Support community partners in providing financial literacy workshops, homebuyer education, and down payment assistance programs.
• Develop and implement a home repair strategy to preserve and support legacy residents in the Hawthorne and Walt Whitman neighborhoods.
• Supervise consultants, internal project staff, and third-party professionals to ensure timely delivery of development milestones.
• Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, audit, safety, and environmental issues.
• Coordinate and lead community engagement efforts related to housing and real estate projects.
• Regularly report progress to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Represent Northside Neighbors at public meetings, conferences, and professional development events.
• Participate in all organizational events and support broader efforts of Northside Neighbors as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work/life flexibility
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid time off
• Generous retirement contributions
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and long-term disability for full-time employees only.
• Option to add vision and dependents.
• 401(k) employee and employer contributions.
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid AD&D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director