Director of Real Estate (Remote)

Position Summary

• Lead SRF’s real estate strategy and portfolio oversight across acquisition, development, leasing, and ongoing asset management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact on real estate matters for SRF Management, coordinating across Finance, Operations, Construction, Facilities, and Legal to deliver compliant, well documented outcomes.
• Drive multiyear planning and portfolio health monitoring with disciplined project portfolio governance to ensure that property decisions align with SRF’s mission, operational needs, and financial stewardship.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team, including project managers and real estate consultants
• Provide oversight and quality assurance for Planning & Building and Maintenance functions in coordination with department leaders.
• Lead a team of project managers and oversee cross functional coordination across Finance, Operations, Construction, and Facilities.

Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Portfolio Leadership 
   Develop and maintain SRF’s real estate strategy so it supports SRF’s long-term goals, including where to acquire, hold, redevelop, or dispose of properties. Create multiyear real estate and occupancy plans; lead portfolio reviews to assess properties and repurposing/disposition opportunities; monitor portfolio health. 
2. Transactions & Site Strategy 
   Lead end to end cycles for acquisitions, dispositions, and leases—from market/site analysis through negotiations and closing – aligning with SRF’s strategic, operational and financial needs. Oversee feasibility, entitlements, and major development initiatives. 
3. Compliance, Risk & Controls 
   Ensure compliance with zoning, building codes, environmental regulations, lease terms, nonprofit standards, and SRF policies. Work with SRF’s Legal Department and external counsel on contracts, permits, approvals, and property related issues, and implement risk controls across all activities. Because property decisions carry legal, regulatory, and operational risk, the director oversees compliance and risk management for all real estate functions. 
4. Project Portfolio Governance 
   Standardize selection, planning, and delivery practices across the project portfolio; decide which projects to pursue, how to sequence them, and how to allocate resources; lead project managers and cross functional teams. Establish clear decision frameworks and escalation paths; align expectations with Management and stakeholders; manage scope and sequencing. The role focuses on aligning projects with strategy, standardizing practices, overseeing several projects at once, and leading project managers and teams.
5. Stakeholder Engagement 
   Coordinate priorities with Facilities, Legal, Finance, SRF monastic leadership, and external partners; represent SRF to agencies, consultants, and real estate counterparts; act as the bridge between Management and delivery teams, ensuring clear communication for decisions, funding, and support. 
6. Asset & Facilities Oversight 
   Modernize asset/property management practices; oversee occupancy, performance, maintenance, and capital planning across SRF sites. Guide improvements in Facilities Management tools, workflows, and lease/tenant management (including rental housing and special use facilities). 
7. Technology & Reporting 
   Implement tools and reporting to track occupancy, lease data, utilities, and portfolio performance; strengthen documentation and decision workflows.
8. Other Responsibilities
   Honor and maintain a strict level of confidentiality. 
   Responsible to follow SRF’s policies and established processes. 
   Other position-related tasks, as assigned. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, urban planning, finance, architecture, or related field (required).
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CCIM) preferred.
• Minimum 9 years’ experience leading multi property portfolios and strategic planning, preferably within mission aligned organizations.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated success in long term property planning and execution.
• Strong working knowledge of land use, entitlements, and permitting.
• Vendor, lease, and tenant relationship management.
• Financial modeling and capital project analysis.
• Effective project management and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative leadership suited to a spiritually focused environment; ability to work with senior monastics, staff, consultants, and local communities; respect for SRF’s spiritual ideals and sacred spaces.

Other Requirements

• Working environment & physical demands: Primarily office/remote work with periodic site visits (including outdoor terrain, unfinished buildings, retreat environments); occasional exposure to construction sites and weather; ability to sit/stand for extended periods and carry light materials (~10 lbs).
• Reside in Southern California; occasional travel, including to remote SRF properties.
• Reliable transportation for work-related tasks; ability to inspect properties and construction sites. 

Additional Details

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position, Monday through Friday with flexibility based on workload and deadlines Nevertheless, you must be able to work a flexible schedule based on workload and deadlines.

The position is remote for those residing in Southern California.

The selected individual must satisfactorily complete our background investigation, and sign a non-disclosure agreement.

We offer a competitive benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more.  We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Pay range: $110,000 - $200,000 per year, depending on skills, experience and education.

Please submit your resume to resumes@yogananda-srf.org.  No phone calls please.