Program Director

Job Title: Program Director

Location: Tacoma through Seattle, WA

Reports To: Executive Team

Salary: 100-130k (annual)

About 1DROP

1DROP is dedicated to empowering developers of color through apprenticeship, co-developmentopportunities, mentorship, training, and support services, in order to address historical barriers toentry in real estate development. We collaborate with community and industry partners to drivepolicy change, increase minority representation, and build thriving, inclusive communities.

Job Summary

The Program Director will lead 1DROP's Real Estate Developer Support Program, ensuring seamlessrecruitment, training, support, and successful engagement of program participants. This role willplay a key part in nurturing a network of developers who can contribute to and benefit from our co-development, mentorship, and training initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a proactive, mission-driven leader with a strong background in program design and management and a commitment todiversity, equity, and inclusion in real estate development.

This role will build and sustain a strong support network for developers, coordinating mentorship,networking opportunities, apprenticeships, training, and community-building activities. The idealcandidate will have a strategic and community-centered approach, with the ability to fosterconnections and provide impactful experiences for aspiring, emerging and established developers

Key Responsibility

Program Design, Development & Oversight

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DeveloperSupport Program, ensuring alignment with 1DROP’s mission.

• Develop and maintain clear processes for program stages, ensuring transparency andeffective transitions for participants at each phase.

• Oversee program curriculum and workshop development for apprenticeship, training,and mentorship programs.

• Establish success metrics and evaluation processes for developers’ progression andoutcomes within the program.

Recruitment & Application Management

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent aligned with1DROP’s mission.

• Oversee application review processes, ensuring fair, transparent, and thoroughevaluation of potential developers.

• Facilitate selection committees and decision-making processes to accept developersinto the program.

Mentorship & Support

• Cultivate and manage mentorship opportunities for program participants, pairing themwith industry mentors and resources.

• Coordinate ongoing support and training tailored to developers’ evolving needs,leveraging partnerships and internal expertise.

• Act as a resource and advocate for developers, helping them navigate challenges and maximize their growth potential.

Performance Evaluation & Exits

• Implement assessment tools to monitor participants’ progress, providing feedback andguidance as needed.

• Develop and lead structured processes for handling participants who may not meetprogram standards, including potential exits, to maintain a high-performing cohort.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Collaborate with external partners to secure resources, training opportunities, and othersupports for program participants.

• Serve as a key liaison between 1DROP and community organizations, industry leaders,and funders, enhancing 1DROP’s impact and reach.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, nonprofit management, real estate development,business administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience

• 5+ years in program management, ideally within a nonprofit or social impactorganization; Bonus if focused on real estate, economic development, or workforcedevelopment.

• Demonstrated experience in recruitment, mentorship, and training or apprenticeshipprograms.

Skills

• Strong leadership, organizational, and 360 degree communication skills.

• Excels working through ambiguity, navigating tradeoffs, and prioritizing at all levels.

• Technologically proficient with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides); Can independentlytackle new technology, stitch together interim solutions, and articulate technologyintegration needs

• Excels in modeling out scenarios, pre-mortems, visioning, defining risks, and determiningmitigation strategies

• Ability to develop and implement programs with a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)lens.

• Knowledge of real estate development, affordable housing, and community-buildingprocesses is a plus.Why This Role Matters

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.