Director, RED

EAH Housing

. Manage initial acquisition activities, including evaluating potential acquisition projects .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Rafael • California • United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing acquisition activities, including due diligence, financial analysis, and relationship building with stakeholders in the real estate sector. Proficient in navigating the complexities of affordable housing development, particularly in compliance with California Low Income Housing Tax Credits and related programs.

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Residential Multi-Family DevelopmentDue Diligence ManagementAffordable Housing FinancingLeadership and Staff DevelopmentFeasibility Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ProjectionsDeal-Analysis PackagesEntitlement AssessmentZoning and PlanningMarket AnalysisRisk AssessmentProperty AcquisitionNegotiation SkillsTitle ReviewInfrastructure Evaluation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingPublic SpeakingTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsMotivational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Real EstateBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Low Income Housing Tax CreditsDeed-Restricted Affordable HousingEntitlementsCommunity PlanningPublic Policy AdvocacyReal Estate DevelopmentFinancial InstitutionsPlanning CommissionsCity CouncilsCommunity Groups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage initial acquisition activities, including evaluating potential acquisition projects
Market and externally represent EAH Housing
Initiate acquisition opportunities aligned with the organization’s mission and strategic plan
Research sites, ownership, and title information and cultivate property-owner relationships
Perform due diligence, including title review, infrastructure evaluation, comparable-sales analysis, and entitlement assessment
Lead Business Development staff through the entitlement process
Create preliminary financial projections and comprehensive deal-analysis packages
Assess acquisition risks and develop acquisition or development strategies
Coordinate financial terms and conditions for purchase and sale agreements
Report financing details, revenue streams, developer fees, and checklist approvals to the Chief Real Estate Development Officer
Establish memorandums of understanding, letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, and other formal relationship tools
Assist with property purchase and financing negotiations
Monitor key performance dates and manage seller relationships through closing
Coordinate geotechnical and environmental analysis, planning and building-code research, community planning, entitlements, and market analysis
Obtain public and neighborhood approval through applications, hearings, meetings, and public presentations
Ensure efficient transition of purchased assets to the Real Estate Development Department
Coordinate acquisition activities with the Executive Team and CREDO
Develop annual acquisition goals, budgets, and the organization’s overall acquisition strategy
Maintain relationships with lenders and grant sources and identify new financial partners
Present projects to planning commissions, city councils, public venues, the EAH Board of Directors, and community groups
Cultivate relationships with for-profit developers and organizations in housing, healthcare, and religious communities
Represent EAH at industry conferences, seminars, public agencies, financial institutions, and community meetings
Advocate for affordable housing through presentations, community groups, public policy groups, and conferences
Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop Analysts or department staff
Ensure staff compliance, provide day-to-day oversight, and complete performance appraisals
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Civil Engineering, Business, or related field
3–5 years of direct experience in residential multi-family development, particularly sourcing land or existing buildings for purchase
Experience with deed-restricted affordable housing, including multi-family developments financed with Low Income Housing Tax Credits in California strongly preferred
Background in planning, zoning, and general entitlements
2 years of management/supervisory experience with proven leadership abilities
Ability to create draft feasibility analyses including zoning, entitlement risk, environmental risk, political risk, and predevelopment financing risk
Success in full-cycle affordable housing development using California Low Income Housing Tax Credits or related programs desirable
Must attend mandatory training
Regular and predictable attendance
Satisfactory completion of criminal background check and fingerprinting requirements, where applicable
Satisfactory completion of drug testing as a condition of employment
Education and employment history verification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match
15 days of vacation per year, increasing based on years of service
10 paid sick days per year
13 paid holidays
Work schedule flexibility
Flexible start times for REM onsite positions
Employee Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Account
EAP – Mental Health, Financial and Legal Services
$1,500 Employee Referral Program
EAH University, an in-house training program
Professional development
Extensive training programs