Real Estate Development Intern

Supportive Housing Community Land Alliance (SHCLA) is a technology-enabled community land trust that creates permanent supportive housing, with an office located in Oakland, CA. Founded in 2021, our aggressive growth strategy is largely dependent on our ability to engage stakeholders in Alameda County. Broadly this includes all Alameda County residents, state and local public agencies, philanthropy, and banking/credit union partners. More specifically our stakeholders include advocates and supporters of our project including organizations focused on providing services to future residents, our board, and advisory committee. 

SHCLA  has created an innovative culture and we pride ourselves on being the first community land trust to work in the permanent supportive housing space. We foster the success of our newer employees with a structured training program, mentorship, and coaching. We aim to create a community of staff and volunteers that foster the following values - empathy, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.

To help us keep pace with our rapid growth, we're looking for a talented Real Estate Development Intern to join our team! If that's you - we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly-growing company that prides itself on promoting from within.

The Real Estate Development Intern will provide real estate development support for all development activities including pre-development, construction, and lease up with support from SHCLA leadership as assigned by the SHCLA executive director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work on for sale and/or multi-family projects
• Assisting in finance process with applications for project debt and equity
• Assist with equity/loan closings (gathering of due diligence materials)Comprehensive tracking of project data as needed for reporting (e.g. construction starts/finishes, budgeting, working with accounting to update pro-formas, scheduling.)
• Miscellaneous project errands as necessary (e.g., permit offices, closings)Other related tasks necessary to successful project development, especially for sale communities
• Assist in processing of permits and approvals through various municipal agencies.
• Create and track “Lessons Learned Alerts” for assigned projects.
• Research and track latest industry trends as directed or required for assigned projects.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Working towards a degree in a real estate development related field (i.e. Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Impact Finance, etc.).
• Demonstration of some relevant experience or interest in real estate, economic development, or community development.
• High degree of organizational skills and problem-solving ability; specifically the ability to work as a self starter especially as it relates to calling on resources outside the company.
• Resourcefulness in finding information and answers from within and outside the company.
• Respect for details and ability to execute them at a high level without micro supervision.
• Ability to prioritize/execute to achieve desired company and project goals with prudence and sense of urgency.
• Collaborative approach and respectful relationship style with both colleagues, consultants and third party service providers.
• Articulate communication – verbal, pictorial, numerical – as relevant to the development process.
• Excellent telephone etiquette, communication and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization with customer information.
• Desire to learn and professionally grow.
• Ability to drive a car to run errands or get to job sites periodically.
• General relevant computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Desire to invest your passion and commitment to a vision you feel you can embrace and learn and grow a career in real estate development.
• A willingness and flexibility to do “whatever it takes” to learn the business; a strong team player.
• Strong references and submit to/pass a complete background check.
• Ability to embrace and live the company’s Core Integrity.

What Makes SHCLA Different:

• Collaboration: We take this seriously. We believe that the scarcity mentality and quality service provision do not mix. Collaborating with others elevates everyone, therefore management trains staff and volunteers to realize their highest potential quickly to create a welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, future residents, and stakeholders engaged with the organization.
• Platform: We plan to implement a world-class CRM so all activities are transparent. As Alameda County’s primary response to the closure of board and care homes, SHCLA provides a platform to inform and engage the public who will provide feedback and input into our work.
• Support: We spend time and money to support our staff and volunteers. We know this is what’s necessary to make everyone successful.  We plan to hire staff to assist in seeking more volunteers to support our development efforts.

A Little More About Us:

SHCLA  is the first land trust in the nation dedicated to the creation of permanent supportive housing. We plan to do this by working with family members to co-invest in properties and by purchasing adult residential facilities (commonly known as “board and care” homes) . SHCLA is a recipient of multi-year operating funding from a Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovations allocation to Alameda County’s Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS).

Our collaborative, tech-forward culture is positioned to grow SHCLA into a major producer of permanent supportive housing in Alameda County. We have fun often and laugh easily; we are also at the top of our game and deliver the highest quality of service to our funders and prospective residents. Our sights are focused upon accessing public and private sources to further our development activities - carving a name for ourselves in Alameda County.