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Development Director, Real Estate

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Volunteers of America Greater New York
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Property Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New York

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in the following position.

Position: Development Director, Real Estate (Hybrid Remote)

Reporting to the Vice President of Real Estate, the Development Director will lead all aspects of the real estate development process for affordable and supportive housing projects, from conception and acquisition through financing, design, construction, and conversion to stabilized operations.

Location: New York, NY 10020

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of direct, full-time professional experience developing and/or preserving affordable housing, specifically in New York City. A Master's degree in urban planning, public policy, real estate, business, or a related area of study is strongly preferred.
  • Experience securing sustainable financing for affordable housing new construction and/or preservation projects, with a strong understanding of local, state, and federal affordable housing programs. Knowledge of supportive housing service funding (e.g., ESSHI, 15/15) is a significant plus.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling is required.
  • A comprehensive understanding of local and federal housing and development regulations. Familiarity with issues pertaining to homeless services, behavioral health and substance use disorders, and intimate partner violence is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience conveying complex concepts in a clear, persuasive, and succinct manner. The candidate must have the ability to maintain strong, positive relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines are required.
Development Director, Real Estate Principal Responsibilities:
  • Project Management: Lead and manage the full real estate development lifecycle for assigned projects, including site acquisition/control, due diligence, pre-development planning, design, financing, construction oversight, lease-up, and conversion - in close collaboration with subject-matter experts within RED, VOA-GNY, and consulting professionals.
  • Financial Underwriting: Develop and maintain complex development budgets, including sources and uses and pro forma operations. Maintain strong knowledge of local, state, and federal affordable housing funding programs, including tax-exempt bonds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), capital grants, and rental and operating subsidies. Prepare and submit funding applications.
  • Closing Management: Coordinate and manage financial closings (construction and permanent) with lenders, equity investors, and government agencies.
  • Design & Consultant Management: Manage the design process, coordinating with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, sustainable, and program-compliant design.
  • Regulatory Oversight: Oversee all regulatory, land use, and other governmental approval processes.
  • Business Development: Proactively identify, evaluate, and develop responses to new project opportunities, including site acquisitions, partnerships, and competitive solicitations.
  • Relationship Building: Initiate and maintain strong professional relationships with key public and private stakeholders across the local housing ecosystem, including City and State agencies, design and real estate professionals, financial institutions, and service providers.
  • Strategic Planning: Conduct market research and policy analysis to inform development strategy and identify emerging trends and funding opportunities in the affordable and supportive housing space.
  • Organizational Development: Manage and develop assigned staff.
  • We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

    • Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
    • Prescription Coverage
    • Life Insurance
    • Retirement Plan
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

    And much more!

    Please note:

    Benefits for part-time employees may vary.

    To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./about

    VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.

    Apply today!

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