Careers

Report To: Executive Director

Salary: Full time salary of $165,000-169,450 paid annually

Benefits: SHCLA (Supportive Housing Community Land Alliance) offers a competitive package of benefits for all staff including opportunities for professional development and cross training, sick/vacation/family leave , flexible work hours and location, health benefits, and matched IRA contribution up to 3%.

Hours: 40 hrs/wk exempt permanent employee position
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Location: The Director of Real Estate Development may work remotely and will also be expected to work partly from SHCLA’s office space in downtown Oakland.

To Apply:‍

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to admin@shcla.land no later than September 11, 2025.

Position Summary:
As the Director of Real Estate Development, you will play a critical role in our affordable housing development team. Your expertise in structuring affordable housing deals and your strong financial acumen will be instrumental in driving successful project execution. In addition to your involvement in affordable housing transactions, you will also handle ad hoc corporate finance tasks to support the overall financial management of the company.

Key Responsibilities:
• Building Real Estate Development Department (RED) Infrastructure: Create policies and procedures for RED, regularly create templates and tools needed to improve effectiveness and efficiency. Lead weekly meetings with the project manager and executive director

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● Affordable Housing Deal Structuring: Lead the financial analysis and structuring of affordable housing projects, including joint venture partnerships with established nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing developers, tax-exempt bond financing, and other subsidy programs.

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● Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models in Excel to assess project feasibility, investment returns, and risk analysis for each project.

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● Capital Sourcing: Identify and secure various sources of financing for affordable housing projects, collaborating with lenders, investors, and public agencies to optimize project funding, including CDFIs such as LISC, BAHFA, HAF, CSH, and private loan products such as 223f loan
products. Familiarity with tax-exempt bond financing for property acquisitions.

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● Due Diligence: Conduct thorough financial due diligence for potential affordable housing
opportunities, evaluating financial viability and risk assessment including securing predevelopment funding.

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● Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated with federal, state, and local regulations related to affordable and supportive housing finance and Community Care Licensing (Title 22), ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.

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● Corporate Finance Support: Assist in ad hoc corporate finance tasks, such as budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for the overall organization.

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 ● Financial Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, conveying project performance and financial projections.

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● Risk Management: Assess and mitigate financial risks associated with affordable housing development projects.

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● Complete Refinances and Conversions.

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Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's
degree is a plus).
● Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, with a focus on finance related to affordable
housing

● In-depth knowledge of affordable housing financing mechanisms, including LIHTC and tax-
exempt bonds.

● Strong financial modeling skills with the ability to perform complex financial analysis.
● Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities to collaborate with various stakeholders effectively.
● Experience with 8609s and conversions
● Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits:
● Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
● Retirement savings plan with company match.
● Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
● Beautiful co-working space in downtown Oakland (this is an in office position with opportunities
for hybrid work)

About Us:
SHCLA is a non-profit developer of permanent supportive housing with a pipeline of projects in
Alameda County. Our mission is to ease the housing crisis for people living with severe mental health issues by building affordable rental homes and providing on-site wraparound supportive services.
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Equal Opportunity:
At SHCLA, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. SHCLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Report To: Project Manager

Salary: 25/hr
Hours: 10-15 hrs/wk
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Location: The Real Estate Development Intern may work remotely with flexible hours, and will also be expected to schedule one hour per week time to meet with SHCLA’s team, and at times, work from SHCLA’s office space.

To Apply:‍

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to admin@shcla.land no later than September 11, 2025.

Position Summary:
Supportive Housing Community Land Alliance (SHCLA) is a technology-enabled community land trust that creates permanent supportive housing, with an office located in Oakland, CA. Founded in 2021, our aggressive growth strategy is largely dependent on our ability to engage stakeholders in Alameda County. Broadly this includes all Alameda County residents, state and local public agencies, philanthropy, and banking/credit union partners. More specifically, our stakeholders include advocates and supporters of our project including organizations focused on providing services to future residents, our board, and advisory committee. The Real Estate Development Intern will provide real estate development support for all development activities including pre-development, construction, and lease up with support from SHCLA leadership as assigned by the SHCLA staff.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work on for sale and/or multi-family projects

• Assisting in finance process with applications for project debt and equity

• Assist with equity/loan closings (gathering of due diligence materials)Comprehensive tracking of project data as needed for reporting (e.g. construction starts/finishes, budgeting, working with accounting to update pro-formas, scheduling.)

• Miscellaneous project errands as necessary (e.g., permit offices, closings)Other related tasks necessary to successful project development, especially for sale communities

• Assist in processing of permits and approvals through various municipal agencies.

• Create and track “Lessons Learned Alerts” for assigned projects.

• Research and track latest industry trends as directed or required for assigned projects.

• Special projects as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Working towards a degree in a real estate development related field (i.e. Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Impact Finance, etc.).

• Demonstration of some relevant experience or interest in real estate, economic development, or community development.

• High degree of organizational skills and problem-solving ability; specifically the ability to work as a self starter especially as it relates to calling on resources outside the company.

• Resourcefulness in finding information and answers from within and outside the company.

• Respect for details and ability to execute them at a high level without micro supervision.

• Ability to prioritize/execute to achieve desired company and project goals with prudence and sense of urgency.

• Collaborative approach and respectful relationship style with both colleagues, consultants and third party service providers.

• Articulate communication – verbal, pictorial, numerical – as relevant to the development process.

• Excellent telephone etiquette, communication and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High level of organization with customer information.

Desire to learn and professionally grow.

• Ability to drive a car to run errands or get to job sites periodically.

• General relevant computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

• Desire to invest your passion and commitment to a vision you feel you can embrace and learn and grow a career in real estate development.

• A willingness and flexibility to do “whatever it takes” to learn the business; a strong team player.

• Strong references and submit to/pass a complete background check.

• Ability to embrace and live the company’s Core Integrity.

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What Makes SHCLA Different:

• Collaboration: We take this seriously. We believe that the scarcity mentality and quality service provision do not mix. Collaborating with others elevates everyone, therefore management trains staff and volunteers to realize their highest potential quickly to create a welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, future residents, and stakeholders engaged with the organization.

• Platform: We plan to implement a world-class CRM so all activities are transparent. As Alameda County’s primary response to the closure of board and care homes, SHCLA provides a platform to inform and engage the public who will provide feedback and input into our work.

• Support: We spend time and money to support our staff and volunteers. We know this is what’s necessary to make everyone successful.  We plan to hire staff to assist in seeking more volunteers to support our development efforts.

About Us:
SHCLA is a non-profit developer of permanent supportive housing with a pipeline of projects in
Alameda County. Our mission is to ease the housing crisis for people living with severe mental health issues by building affordable rental homes and providing on-site wraparound supportive services.
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Equal Opportunity:
At SHCLA, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. SHCLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Report To: Operations Manager

Salary: 25/hr
Hours: 15-20 hrs/wk
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Location: The Real Estate Digital Marketing Intern may work remotely with flexible hours, and will also be expected to schedule one hour per week time to meet with SHCLA’s team, and at times, work from SHCLA’s office space.

To Apply:‍

Please submit a resume and letter of interest to admin@shcla.land no later than September 11, 2025.

Position Summary:
Supportive Housing Community Land Alliance (SHCLA) is a technology-enabled community land trust that creates permanent supportive housing, with an office located in Oakland, CA. Founded in 2021, our aggressive growth strategy is largely dependent on our ability to engage stakeholders in Alameda County. Broadly this includes all Alameda County residents, state and local public agencies, philanthropy, and banking/credit union partners. More specifically, our stakeholders include advocates and supporters of our project including organizations focused on providing services to future residents, our board, and advisory committee.

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The Digital Marketing Intern will provide marketing support for all marketing platform services including
marketing requests from SHCLA leadership with regard to brand marketing projects and initiatives as assigned by the SHCLA executive director.

Key Responsibilities:
• Email Marketing: Project manage global email programs including lead acquisition and email nurture campaigns
• Social Media Marketing: Produce and schedule highly engaging content on all SHCLA social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter)
• Write and conduct research for thoughtful, educational, and engaging content for SHCLA
communications including: Blogs, segmented email nurtures, and newsletters.

• Reporting and Analytics: Run reports on metrics and program performance; summarize and communicate insights and results among the team for knowledge sharing, informing optimization decisions, and recommend improvements based on actionable metrics.
• Assigned Marketing Deliverables: Manage creation, production, and launch of proposals, offering
memorandums, flyers, brochures, email blasts, website listings, social media promos, recruiting
initiatives, company events, etc."

• Ensuring best-in-class quality and service delivery to advisors for marketing requests
• Assist with marketing initiatives and special projects as assigned by the executive director

• Provide administrative support as needed while the organization expands its team.

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Qualifications:

• 0-1 year of experience with email marketing platforms (Constant Contact and Mailchimp preferred
but Marketo or similar is fine)
• Foundational proficiency using Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), Google
Apps, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms
• Solid copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills
• Hands-on experience managing paid media (preferably LinkedIn and Google Ads), building workflows and funnels
• Working knowledge of Hubspot building reports and dashboards
• Ability to work cross-functionally with people across the company to gather the necessary
information to execute campaigns and programs
• Wordpress and/or Webflow experience preferred or ability to learn Wordpress and Webflow
required
• Have familiarity or experience with email metrics, Google Analytics, marketing KPIs, etc.
• Exceptional project management skills required; Experience using Asana, Monday.com, Trello, etc.
● Good visual sense, creativity and the ability to work with an established brand

• Provide administrative support as needed while the organization expands its team

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Bonus Skills

• Advanced visual design skills

• Video production skills
• Photography skills
• Content marketing skills
• Real estate industry experience is a plus

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What Makes SHCLA Different:

• Collaboration: We take this seriously. We believe that the scarcity mentality and quality service provision do not mix. Collaborating with others elevates everyone, therefore management trains staff and volunteers to realize their highest potential quickly to create a welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, future residents, and stakeholders engaged with the organization.

• Platform: We plan to implement a world-class CRM so all activities are transparent. As Alameda County’s primary response to the closure of board and care homes, SHCLA provides a platform to inform and engage the public who will provide feedback and input into our work.

• Support: We spend time and money to support our staff and volunteers. We know this is what’s necessary to make everyone successful.  We plan to hire staff to assist in seeking more volunteers to support our development efforts.

About Us:
SHCLA is a non-profit developer of permanent supportive housing with a pipeline of projects in
Alameda County. Our mission is to ease the housing crisis for people living with severe mental health issues by building affordable rental homes and providing on-site wraparound supportive services.
‍
Equal Opportunity:
At SHCLA, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. SHCLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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