Director of Community Development & Revitalization

Historic District Development Corp • Atlanta, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1980, the Historic District Development Corporation (HDDC) is a mission-driven, 501(c)(3) non-profit community development organization with over 40 years of impact. We exist to strengthen, preserve, and revitalize communities through equitable and inclusive development. We are entering an exciting new phase of growth with plans to evolve into a capital investment and development platform, advancing projects that deliver both financial sustainability and measurable community impact. This is a rare opportunity to lead meaningful, transformative, community-centered real estate projects while helping shape the future of a growing, impact-driven organization. We are seeking a hands-on, entrepreneurial development leader who thrives at the intersection of mission, capital, and execution. As the Director of Community Development & Revitalization, you will lead the full lifecycle of real estate development projects from concept through completion while advancing HDDC's mission and capital investment strategy. Working closely with the Vice President of Real Estate and executive leadership, you will drive development strategy, structure and execute complex deals, and partner with public agencies, capital providers, and community stakeholders to deliver projects that are both investment-ready and community-impact driven. This role requires someone who can operate strategically and tactically in a lean, fast-evolving environment.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in real estate development, affordable housing, or community development finance.
• Proven experience leading development projects from concept through completion (this is a must-have requirement).
• Strong knowledge of community development financing, including: LIHTC and affordable housing finance, Public subsidies (HOME, CDBG, etc.), Capital stack structuring.
• Experience with financial modeling, underwriting, and feasibility analysis.
• Working knowledge of zoning, land use, and entitlement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong relationships with public agencies, developers, and capital partners.

Nice To Haves

• You've closed deals, not just supported them.
• You understand how to balance financial viability with community impact.
• You are comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.
• You bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead or co-lead end-to-end real estate development projects, including site identification, feasibility, underwriting, financing, construction, and stabilization.
• Identify emerging needs and issues that impact housing, economic self-sufficiency or community vitality; propose appropriate responses, including new program or outreach efforts for HDDC to respond to these evolving needs.
• Structure and evaluate transactions using tax credits, grants, loans, and other community development capital tools.
• Develop and manage financial models, pro formas, and investment analyses.
• Partner with developers, lenders, public agencies, and community stakeholders to advance projects.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and pursue new development opportunities through RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, and public-private partnerships.
• Collaborate with internal leadership to align real estate strategy with programmatic and capital priorities.
• Support capital raising, investor reporting, and impact storytelling.
• Represent HDDC in negotiations, community forums, stakeholder meetings, conferences, tours, presentations, and as otherwise directed.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with above-market employer subsidy
• 100% employer-paid coverage for: Dental, Vision, Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Access to mental health resources and support
• Generous paid time off (PTO) to rest and recharge
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and balance (3 days in office/2 days remote)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed