The Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Co-op Development. This role is pivotal in facilitating the acquisition, financing, rehabilitation, and conversion of distressed rental properties into affordable housing cooperatives. As a key player in expanding UHAB’s development capabilities, you will drive the organization’s mission of creating and preserving community-controlled, affordable housing.
Reporting to the Chief of Real Estate Development, the Director of Co-op Development will lead a team of project managers, associates, and relocation specialists. This is a unique opportunity for a real estate development professional to support UHAB’s holistic approach to cooperative development while collaborating closely with the Organizing, Training, Legal, and Policy Departments.
This position is based at UHAB’s office in Lower Manhattan and operates on a hybrid work schedule. In addition to some in-office work, it requires frequent in-person site visits to projects in pre-development, construction and conversion, and occasional attendance at other events across NYC.
Salary range for this position: $80,000 - $100,000