Executive Vice President, Real Estate Development

Applications accepted through July 24, 2026

Executive Vice President, Real Estate Development

East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) is seeking a visionary and experienced Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development to lead one of the Bay Area's most impactful affordable housing development portfolios.

Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the EVP serves as the senior leader of the Real Estate Development Department and is responsible for advancing EBALDC's affordable housing, community facilities, preservation, and acquisition strategies. This executive role combines strategic leadership, portfolio oversight, organizational influence, and external partnership development to drive long-term community impact throughout the East Bay.

What You'll Do

• Lead the organization's affordable housing development portfolio from acquisition and predevelopment through construction, lease-up, stabilization, and long-term success.
• Partner with the Chief Strategy Officer to shape and execute EBALDC's multi-year real estate development strategy.
• Provide executive oversight of project pipelines, investment decisions, financing strategies, risk management, and portfolio performance.
• Direct and mentor a high-performing team led by the Vice President of Real Estate Development and other senior development professionals.
• Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, helping implement enterprise-wide initiatives, policies, systems improvements, and strategic priorities.
• Represent EBALDC with public agencies, lenders, investors, community stakeholders, industry partners, and Board committees.
• Advance EBALDC's mission by ensuring development strategies support community wealth building, neighborhood stabilization, and long-term resident impact.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in affordable housing development, real estate finance, community development, or a related field.
• 3+ years of executive or senior leadership experience with responsibility for organizational strategy, budgets, teams, and external partnerships.
• Deep expertise in affordable housing finance, deal structuring, public funding sources, tax credits, acquisitions, and development execution.
• Proven ability to lead complex portfolios, influence across functions, and drive results in a mission-driven environment.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, communication, and team leadership skills.
• Familiarity with Bay Area housing issues and community development challenges preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in real estate, Business, Economics, Planning, Public Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.

Why EBALDC

For over 50 years, EBALDC has been dedicated to building healthy, vibrant, and safe neighborhoods through affordable housing, economic opportunity, and community development. The EVP of Real Estate Development plays a critical leadership role in shaping the future of communities throughout Oakland and the East Bay.

If you are an experienced affordable housing leader who is passionate about creating lasting community impact and leading transformative development projects, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $195,000 - $215,000, commensurate with experience. EBALDC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays, and other employee programs.

Additional Information

EBALDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds, including those from the communities we serve, to apply.

In accordance with the City of Oakland's Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. A background check may be conducted after a conditional offer, consistent with applicable law.

EBALDC participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm work authorization for all new employees. At this time, we are unable to sponsor employment visas.

This position is based in Oakland, CA and requires in-person work to support operational and site needs.