Director of Real Estate Development

October 20, 2025

Berkeley, CA

Northern California Land Trust (NCLT)

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Position Overview:

The Director of Real Estate Development leads a small team of external project managers to execute critical initiatives at NCLT. The Director is part of NCLT’s senior management team and reports directly to the Executive Director. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day work, providing guidance to ensure high-quality outcomes consistent with NCLT’s standards and industry best practices, and contributing to NCLT’s reporting requirements (internal, board, lender, and regulatory reporting). NCLT is currently engaged in strategic planning, envisioning new endeavors to increase resources for the organization. This position may play a pivotal role in shaping and potentially launching a new connected but separate entity, such as a Community Development Corporation (CDC).

Founded in 1973, NCLT is California’s oldest community land trust, headquartered in Berkeley. NCLT develops, stewards, and protects permanently affordable housing and community facilities, partnering with CLTs, municipalities, CDFIs, and other aligned organizations to advance housing justice.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest, and list of completed projects to jobs@nclt.org. Applications are encouraged as early as possible, with interviews beginning October 2025. More details at nclt.org/jobs.