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Director of Real Estate Development (Affordable Housing) Join to apply for the Director of Real Estate Development (Affordable Housing) role at d.light Director of Real Estate Development (Affordable Housing) 18 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Director of Real Estate Development (Affordable Housing) role at d.light Description Are you passionate about transforming communities through affordable housing? Do you thrive at the intersection of vision, execution, and equity? Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization that is changing livesone housing project at a time. Description Are you passionate about transforming communities through affordable housing? Do you thrive at the intersection of vision, execution, and equity? Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization that is changing livesone housing project at a time. Were looking for an experienced Director of Real Estate Development who understands how to bring affordable housing projects from concept to completion. Youll lead with purpose, drive impact, and work alongside a team committed to housing justice and sustainable community development. What Youll Do Lead real estate development projects from site selection to stabilization, including predevelopment, financing, construction, lease-up, and compliance. Coordinate and manage the full development lifecycle for affordable housing, including multifamily, supportive housing, and mixed-use developments. Identify and secure funding sources such as LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, and other public/private partnerships. Conduct and oversee financial modeling, feasibility studies, and risk assessments. Work cross-functionally with internal teams, municipalities, architects, contractors, and community stakeholders. Ensure projects remain on time, within budget, and aligned with the organizations mission and community needs. Requirements What Were Looking For: Proven track record of overseeing affordable housing development projects from start to finish. Deep knowledge of affordable housing finance, zoning, and regulatory requirements. Experience managing complex project budgets, timelines, and public/private financing mechanisms. Strong leadership, communication, and community engagement skills. Ability to juggle multiple projects with purpose, poise, and precision. Preferred Qualifications 7+ years in real estate development with an emphasis on affordable housing. Bachelors degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field (Masters preferred). Certifications that may strengthen your candidacy: Housing Development Finance Professional (HDFP) National Development Council Certified Housing Development Professional (CHDP) NeighborWorks LEED Accreditation for sustainable building knowledge You wont just be building housingyoull be building futures. This is more than a job. Its a calling to create safe, dignified spaces where people can thrive. A collaborative, mission-focused organization that values integrity, innovation, and community impact. Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales and Management Industries Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at d.light by 2x Get notified about new Director of Real Estate Development jobs in East Longmeadow, MA . Director of Real Estate Development (Affordable Housing) Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area 1 day ago Executive Director of Development, College of Engineering Director of Recruitment and Internship Development Director of Development, College of Natural Sciences Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr d.light

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