Background:
Communities on the margins of opportunity deserve a trusted partner on their journey towards financial growth and stability. As a locally invested, collaborative partner in social justice and financial equity, Community Vision provides nonprofits, small businesses, and social enterprises with strategic investment and guidance deepening work, scaling impact, and strengthening our communities.

The Consulting Program provides technical assistance in financial management and real estate services for nonprofit organizations. Our team of consultants use wisdom, industry expertise, and passion to improve nonprofit programs and services. Through strategic guidance and trainings, we identify and create strategies to help organizations build operational efficiencies and develop long-term plans to meet financial and real estate goals.

For more information on our programs and services, please visit our website at: https://communityvisionca.org/

Position Summary:
Community Vision works with governmental and nonprofit organizations to develop plans that address the real estate needs of their programs. Focal areas for our work include community arts facilities, multi-tenant centers, mixed-use development and facilities for organizations that serve communities on the margins of opportunity in Northern California.

The Real Estate Consultant will work with Bay Area nonprofit organizations to plan and implement their real estate projects. Specifically, the Real Estate Consultant will provide facility planning, assess organizational financial capacity, identify and evaluate potential sites, negotiate leases/purchase agreements, analyze financial feasibility, assist with selection process for development team members, and assess property and asset management needs.

This position is primarily focused in the Bay Area counties, but may also work in other parts of Northern and Central California.

Primary Responsibilities:

Client Services
Identify potential clients, develop scopes services, and enter into contracts for consulting services.
Work with clients to determine the goals of their facility projects.
Work with clients to determine conceptual feasibility of their facility projects.
Work with clients to assess the real estate options appropriate to their programs and outline work needed.
Prepare pro forma models of sources, uses and cash flows for the one-time and ongoing costs of a real estate projects.
Work with clients to assess their asset management options.
Manage and maintain positive client relationships.
Assess the capacity of the client’s financial structure to support project costs and debt.
Organize, plan and conduct workshops on real estate topics.
Collaborate with strategic partners to integrate real estate training into comprehensive capacity building programs.
Measure and track results of consulting engagements.
Assist program staff with creation of marketing materials and marketing strategies for informational workshops.

Business Development
Represent Community Vision at various community meetings, convenings, and conferences.
Market Community Vision’s services and products to community based organizations, municipalities, and other potential clients.

Program Management & Administration
Conduct on-going “best practices” research and document results for the benefit of real estate consulting clients.
Work with staff to maintain Community Vision’s consultant referral network.
Attend staff meetings and work with Community Vision staff to coordinate real estate consulting program with other organizational programs.
Prepare applications and reports to external funders (government agencies, foundations, etc) for third party contracts.

Minimum Requirements:
3+ years experience with development of community facilities, affordable housing or commercial real estate.
Ability to design and build financial analysis models for real estate.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Valid California Drivers License for required driving.
Ability to conduct site visits throughout Northern and Central California.

Desired Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Experience with nonprofit facility development and/or project management.
Experience with providing technical assistance, consulting and training, including curriculum development, webinars, group presentations and individual consultations.
Experience with commercial tenant improvement construction practices.
Familiarity with commercial real estate brokerage practices.
Familiarity with the nonprofit sector and municipalities in Bay Area counties.

We realize that the impact of discriminatory policy, institutionalized financial neglect, and systemic racism have resulted in a deep sense of distrust felt among communities on the margins of opportunity, including people of color, folks of various abilities, genders and sexualities, and communities with low financial wealth. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. Community Visions is an equal opportunity employer; people of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Starting salary is $80,000-$92,000 depending on experience, plus an excellent benefits package including health, dental, retirement plan, three weeks vacation, and a commitment to work/life balance.

To Apply:
Email to hr@communityvisionca.org. Please write “Real Estate Consultant” on subject line. Cover letters should discuss your interest in the position and working at Community Vision. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.

Application Deadline: November 25th