Senior Vice President of Real Estate

Position Summary:

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Real Estate will be a key leader within Wesley Housing, responsible for driving the strategic vision, execution, and oversight of the organization’s affordable housing development and asset management initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, the SVP will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure the successful development, financing, and long-term sustainability of the organization's real estate portfolio. The SVP will oversee the identification, acquisition, and development of affordable housing projects, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals. They will also direct the stewardship and financial performance of the existing real estate portfolio, implementing strategies to maximize operational efficiency, long-term sustainability, and community impact.

Must-Have's:

• Ten plus years of affordable housing development, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HUD, rural development, or related work experience
• Demonstrated growth mindset, intellectual curiosity, leads with positivity, strategic thinker, effective planner, and collaborator
• Commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values, including a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all real estate development efforts and the ability to build knowledge and skills to advance equity work across the organization
• Ability to navigate complex political landscapes while building relationships with various stakeholders
• Proficiency in real estate acquisitions, early-stage feasibility, analyzing financials, underwriting deals, and securing financing for real estate development
• Ability to assess and optimize the structure, reporting relationships, policies, and procedures to ensure operational excellence within the real estate development team
• Strategic oversight of asset management to optimize portfolio performance and long-term sustainability

Who We Are

Wesley Housing is a nonprofit community housing developer whose mission is to develop, own, operate, preserve, and maintain affordable housing and sustain quality communities for low- and moderate-income families and individuals across the Washington, D.C. region.

Wesley Housing’s headquarters are in Alexandria, VA (Fairfax County), and our apartment communities are located throughout the Washington, D.C. metro region.

What We Do

Wesley Housing provides safe, quality, and affordable housing to residents across the Washington DC metropolitan area. The heart and soul of our mission lies in our commitment to combine affordable housing with family programs and supportive services to foster positive development and self-sufficiency for all adults, children, and families.

Named one of the top 50 affordable housing developers in the country, we’re committed to cultivating supportive communities where families can build up their lives.