Current jobs related to Development Director - Oakland - Workbench
-
Oakland, California, United States 4050 DEVELOPMENT LLC Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Development and Partnerships to join our team at 4050 Development LLC. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company and driving business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and expand our B2B partnerships, offering...
-
Director of Development
2 weeks ago
Oakland, California, United States Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project Full timeAbout BLMP The Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP) envisions a world where no one is forced to give up their homeland and where all Black LGBTQIA+ people are free and liberated. We build and center the power of Black LGBTQIA+ migrants to ensure the liberation of all Black people through Organizing & Base-building, Strategic Communications, and Viability &...
-
Director of Development/Philanthropy/Fundraising
4 months ago
Oakland, United States Vivo HealthStaff Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionVivo HealthStaff is searching for a Director of Development to promote and help facility gifts to a healthcare nonprofit in the Bay Area.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Director will serve as the lead fundraiser for the major gifts and planned giving programs,Oversee the stewardship program and enhance the existing...
-
Oakland, California, United States East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director of Campaigns and Organizational Development to join our team at East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy. This is a management-level position that will play a critical role in ensuring the overall success of our campaigns and program work.Key ResponsibilitiesCampaign Strategy...
-
Career Development Associate Director
10 hours ago
Oakland, California, United States UC San Diego Full timeJob SummaryUC San Diego's Temporary Employment Services department is seeking a highly skilled Associate Director to lead the Career Development and Industry Engagement team. This role will play a vital part in the Career Center, contributing to the Career Development, Career Education, Operations, and Industry Relations pillars.The Associate Director will...
-
Director of Coworker Growth and Development
1 week ago
Oakland, California, United States Pacific Gas And Electric Company Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Director to lead our Coworker Growth and Development initiatives at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. This is a key leadership role that will drive the development and delivery of world-class talent solutions to support our business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic...
-
Executive Director
1 day ago
Oakland, California, United States Local Initiative Support Corporation Full time{"title": "Executive Director", "description": "Lead Community Development in the Bay AreaLISC is seeking an experienced Executive Director to provide strategic direction and guidance for all aspects of our programs and investments in the Bay Area. This role requires a strong commitment to community-based non-profit organizations and an understanding of key...
-
Education Director
15 hours ago
Oakland, California, United States Boys & Girls Club of Oakland Full time{"Job Title": "Education Director", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Education Director to oversee the delivery of supplementary education and educational enhancement programs at our Anna Marie Whalen Branch in Oakland, CA. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, and supervising departmental...
-
Oakland, California, United States National Center for Youth Law Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Development Director to join our team at the National Center for Youth Law. As a key member of our Development Team, you will play a critical role in securing the financial resources needed to advance our mission and vision.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all aspects of individual giving, including annual fundraising...
-
Executive Director
1 week ago
Oakland, California, United States Local Initiative Support Corporation Full timeAbout the RoleThe Executive Director will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of LISC's programs and investments in the Bay Area. This key position is responsible for securing capital and resources locally, leveraging National LISC's support, and fostering relationships with government, philanthropy, community, and civic...
-
Executive Director
6 days ago
Oakland, California, United States Local Initiative Support Corporation Full timeAbout the RoleThe Executive Director will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of Local Initiative Support Corporation's (LISC) programs and investments in the Bay Area. This key position is responsible for securing capital and resources locally, leveraging National LISC's support, and fostering relationships with government,...
-
Oakland, California, United States Behring Co. Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead our Operations and Community Development team at Behring Co. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that is revolutionizing the commercial real estate industry.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations Management: Oversee the daily operations of our...
-
Oakland, California, United States Behring Co. Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead our Operations and Community Development team at Behring Co. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that is revolutionizing the commercial real estate industry.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations ManagementOversee the daily operations of our...
-
Oakland, California, United States Behring Co. Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Director to lead our Operations and Community Development team at Behring Co. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company that is revolutionizing the commercial real estate industry.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations Management: Oversee the daily operations of our...
-
Executive Director
2 days ago
Oakland, California, United States Local Initiative Support Corporation Full timeAbout the RoleThe Executive Director will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for all aspects of LISC's programs and investments in the Bay Area. This key position requires a strong commitment to community-based non-profit organizations as agents of positive change, as well as an understanding of and appreciation for other key public and...
-
Oakland, California, United States National Center for Youth Law Full timeNational Center for Youth Law The National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) amplifies youth power,dismantles racism and other structural inequities, and builds justpolicies, practices, and culture in support of young people. Ourefforts advance justice through research, community collaboration,impact litigation, and policy advocacy that fundamentallytransforms our...
-
Director of Business Development
10 hours ago
Oakland, California, United States Harmless Harvest Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Development to join our dynamic sales team at Harmless Harvest's Oakland-based HQ. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of our sales strategies with customers, driving business growth, and collaborating with...
-
Executive Director
19 hours ago
Oakland, California, United States Local Initiative Support Corporation Full time{"h1": "Executive Director - Community Development Leader", "p": "At Local Initiative Support Corporation, we are seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead our community development efforts in the Bay Area. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing strategic direction and guidance for all aspects of our programs and...
-
Director of Operations
2 weeks ago
Oakland, California, United States Concentra Full timeJob SummaryThe Director of Operations at Concentra is a key leadership role responsible for driving business growth, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring exceptional patient care. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in operations management, clinical expertise, and business acumen.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute...
-
Operations Director
21 hours ago
Oakland, California, United States Saba Grocers Initiative Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Operations Director to join our team at Saba Grocers Initiative. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence and strategic growth across our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with department heads to develop and implement...
Development Director
3 months ago
**About Workbench**
Workbench is a develop+design+build company championing and scaling new solutions to solving California’s housing crisis. This means creating housing and community places that are more affordable, equitable, and well-designed for both human well-being and environmental sustainability.
Our development team-sponsored projects span everything from market-rate projects with inclusionary housing and commercial uses to all-affordable projects (typically without public subsidy) to permanent supportive housing. For some projects we partner with non-profit and other mission-aligned land owners, and we’ve developed a specialty of working with churches in particular. We want to continue building a team that prioritizes equity, diversity, and deep community partnerships.
**The Multi-Family Development Director Role**
The Director of Development is a member of the Workbench Management Team and is responsible for the supervision of Workbench’s development activities. The Development Director will manage and oversee Workbench’s affordable and market-rate housing development activities, including site investigation and planning, site and project studies, owner project requirements, project risk management, financial analysis, coordination with the design team, permitting processes, project debt financing for construction, and successful transition of projects from planning to construction and construction to operation. The Director is responsible for training and supervision of the development team. The position involves carrying out some project management responsibilities for individual projects as needed and overseeing activities of projects assigned to other development staff.
**Responsibilities**:
- Preparing financial and physical feasibility analyses of potential developments, in coordination with the Design team.
- Assessing and managing project risk, including environmental risks, existing conditions risks, compliance and permitting risks, timing and financial risks, etc.
- Consistently managing complex projects with numerous dependencies to schedules, budgets, risk mitigation, local and state requirements, partnership, lender, and investor requirements, and project-specific goals.
- Creating and updating the Owner’s Project Requirements documentation for sponsored projects.
- Making use of a general understanding of Design as it relates to land use policies.
- Selecting and supervising consultants, contractors, property managers, etc. in coordination with the Design and Construction teams.
- Holding contractors accountable to contract requirements, costs/budgets, payment terms, and other commitments.
- Preparing and completing project reports to investors, lenders, site partners, etc.
- Representing Workbench before public agencies, elected officials, community groups, project partners, and financial institutions.
- Ensuring a successful transition of Workbench projects from development to design and design to construction.
- Managing Owner’s rep roles during construction, as needed, including overseeing process of change order approval.
- Finding new ways to reduce project costs and increase feasibility while maintaining quality, social impact, environmental sustainability, and risk mitigation.
- Supervising the Development Team, which includes:
- Managing and expanding development team processes to increase efficiency, consistency, and training.
- Supervising, training and providing technical advice and guidance to development staff, including periodic reviews and training on best practices.
- Inspiring, motivating, and guiding others toward their individual and collective goals for the development team. Maintaining an excellent work environment for the team at all times, with a people first approach.
- Providing technical assistance during initial feasibility determination, particularly input regarding financing and cost assumptions.
**REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES**:
- Strong real estate development experience including knowledge of California land use policies, local government procedures to secure entitlements and all necessary permits, and typical financial structures, requirements, and metrics.
- Ability to develop projects on a budget and on schedule.
- Ability to develop financially feasible projects with great returns for investors balancing financial returns with social impact, environmental sustainability, and other goals.
- Well-organized, detail oriented, and excellent analytical skills; proficiency in sophisticated financial analysis using Excel.
- Good public presentation skills; excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with various community groups to listen and respond to community concerns.
- Ability to think creatively around complex problems.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Proven ability as a team player.
- Experience advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, including internally at the company
