The Vice President of Land Development (VPLD) leads, directs and supervises all land acquisition and development activities, including public fundraising efforts related to development projects to fulfill the strategic goals of the organization. The VPLD participates in several cross-divisional working groups that create and adapt policy and procedures to meet the demands of a dynamic real estate and public funding environment and serves on the Executive Leadership Team.

Why Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity? We are a well-established nonprofit organization with a strong reputation for its commitment to affordable housing and community development. By joining our team, you would have the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in need. Our Mission: Bring people together to create, preserve, and promote affordable homeownership and advance racial equity in housing. 

What it’s Like to Work Here: We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. They value diversity and provide equal opportunities for all employees. You would have the chance to work alongside dedicated professionals who share a common goal of creating safe and affordable housing for everyone.

Qualifications to be the Vice President of Land Development:

Education, credentials, and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in business management, finance, real estate and/or community development.
• Eight years’ experience in business/ project management, finance, real estate and/or community development.
• Five years supervisory experience.
• Three years’ experience, knowledge and understanding of the real estate development process.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and personal vehicle for work related travel in the service area.
• Personal auto insurance compliant with TCHFH Driver’s Policy.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Business Perspective: Applies knowledge of the industry to advance the organization's goals.
• Decision Making: Obtains information and identifies key issues and implications to make sound and informed decisions.
• Influence and Negotiation: Uses persuasion and authenticity to gain support and cooperation from stakeholders to achieve a desired outcome.
• Budgeting & Project Proformas: Creates and manages financial plans that allocate resources effectively to achieve the organization's goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Adaptability: Readily considers new approaches and adapts quickly to change.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures information is complete and accurate and follows up to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.
• Initiative: Identifies opportunities and issues, and proactively acts and follows through on work activities to capitalize or resolve them. 
• Mortgage Lending: Provides borrowers with access to financing for real estate transactions while managing risk and ensuring compliance with lending regulations.
• Process Management: Implements effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvements. 
• Utilizing Software: Demonstrates proficiency with enterprise solutions such as Client Relationship Management, Project Management, General Ledger systems or Design software

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, free primary care home visits & virtual healthcare, pet insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, Health saving accounts, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, 20 vacation days in the first year, 12 paid sick days, 2 paid volunteer days. See our careers page for more info.

AA/EOE:

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity affirms its social and legal commitment to promote an atmosphere and environment that recognizes the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. As such, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. 

Twin Cities Habitat’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.

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