Director, Housing & Real Estate in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Tulsa Community Foundation

About the Organization

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.

Position Purpose

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.

Responsibilities/Essential Duties

• 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.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 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.
• Experience working with community-based organizations and underserved neighborhoods is strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management and real estate development software (e.g., Procore, CoStar, or similar tools) is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion (e.g., event materials).
• Ability to stand, walk, or be physically active during community events or outreach activities.
• Must be able to work both indoors (office setting) and outdoors (community events, neighborhood canvassing).
• Must be able to travel locally and occasionally out of town as required.

Hours and Location

• This is an in-person position based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Evening or weekend hours are required for events and community engagement.
• Some travel is required for professional development, networking, and training.
• This is primarily an office-based role with periodic fieldwork in the community.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and active automobile insurance.

Benefits and Compensation:

As part of our overall compensation package, we offer work/life flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and generous retirement contributions designed to support you and your family. Details:

• 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 time off to support you while you are out of the office.
• Paid holidays so our employees can spend time with those they care about.
• Employer-paid AD&D life insurance, with employee option to add supplemental life insurance.