Senior Director Community Planning Real Estate Strategy and Investment
U.S. national health philanthropy that advances health equity through grantmaking, convening, advocacy, evidence-building, and impact investing.
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About Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is a Princeton, New Jersey-based nonprofit foundation focused on transforming health and advancing health equity in the United States. Its work includes grantmaking, research and evidence-building, convening, advocacy, and impact investing.
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About the Role
You will lead a real estate and facilities initiative, coordinate external advisors and project partners, and prepare clear analyses and recommendations for executive and Board decisions. You will guide site selection, development planning, community engagement, and community-benefit commitments while assessing risks, opportunities, and long-term implications.
Requirements
- Approximately 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in community engagement, economic and real estate development, institutional facilities, major capital initiatives, or a related environment.
- Familiarity with New Jersey real estate and development, particularly Newark.
- Experience with complex mixed-use facilities and infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with senior executives, governing boards, or senior decisionmaking bodies.
- Knowledge of real estate development, design, construction, finance, and transactions.
- Experience with public-private partnerships, municipal or state development processes, and community-oriented or mission-driven development.
- Experience working with external owner representatives, project managers, architects, developers, brokers, and professional advisors.
- Ability to travel up to 60%.
Responsibilities
- Lead the real estate and facilities initiative.
- Develop and implement external engagement plans.
- Coordinate project resources and external partners.
- Prepare decision-ready information, recommendations, and communications for executive and governance audiences.
- Lead coordination with the external owner’s representative and project manager.
- Guide community and civic engagement related to real estate strategy, site selection, and development.
- Evaluate potential sites, development opportunities, ownership structures, partnerships, and transaction strategies.
- Assess development risks and opportunities and escalate issues when needed.
- Build relationships with community organizations, municipal leaders, developers, and institutional partners.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Transition stipend