Executive Director

Position Title Fund Manager Reports To Executive Director Location Hybrid – Boston (minimum 3 in-office days/week) Salary Range $87,000 to $95,000 About City Life/Vida Urbana City Life/Vida Urbana is a 52‑year‑old multilingual, grassroots housing justice organization committed to building collective power to fight displacement and win housing as a human right. We use a radical organizing model that connects personal housing struggles to broader systems change. Our team is grounded in shared values of racial, economic, and gender justice, and we seek team members who thrive in collaborative environments. Position Overview One of our next projects is an anti‑displacement real estate fund, known as “REfund.” The fund is set to enter its pilot phase by the end of 2025 and seeks to raise $5 million to enable our communities to acquire tens of deed‑restricted, tenant‑governed affordable housing units across Greater Boston. We are seeking a fund manager to steward REfund. This role draws on expertise across multiple domains such as community organizing, housing policy, financial regulation, and real estate, and will work in right relationship with tenants, community‑based organizations, mission‑aligned investors, and broader city‑wide actors. Key Responsibilities Deal Origination & Process Facilitation Engage extensively with City Life’s organizers and tenant associations to inform how REfund can support ongoing organizing efforts, especially to uplift building acquisition as a possible outcome of City Life’s “the sword, the shield, and the offer” model. Source, evaluate, and present investment opportunities to REfund’s loan committee centered on the fund’s investment criteria. Connect or convene with REfund’s advisory committee when needed for particular transactions. Fund Design and Administration Finalize fund processes such as underwriting criteria, reporting requirements, and governance structure. Manage the fund’s overall portfolio, partnering with REFund’s back‑office partner Seed Common to monitor project cash flow and oversee material for investors. Coordinate with Seed Common to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Provide impact reporting as needed to ensure community transparency and accountability (minimum quarterly). Education Facilitate regular workshops to build capacity for City Life members, staff, and Board in understanding and governing REfund. Iterate curriculum developed as part of City Life / Vida Urbana’s “REfund Ready” series. Fundraising Identify and cultivate relationships with individual and institutional investors aligned with the fund’s mission and values. Represent the fund publicly and communicate its mission, strategy, and impact to diverse audiences, especially to support City Life’s broader campaigns and narrative strategies. Qualifications Lived, learned, and/or labored experience implementing projects that advance racial and economic justice. A grounded perspective on the political economy of housing and how the tools of finance can support movements for community control. Proficient in financial analysis, particularly in affordable housing, with a deep understanding of integrated capital approaches and their relational possibilities for community‑led investment. Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship‑building skills, with demonstrated experience in using popular and political education approaches. Strong strategic thinker with high attention to detail and openness to experimentation and adaptation. Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a desire to seek clarity and a determination to ask hard questions to ensure alignment and comprehension. Commitment and dedication to City Life’s community organizing and grassroots leadership development. Experience engaging in principled struggle and transforming dominant culture in the workplace. Substantial familiarity with Boston’s housing and philanthropic ecosystems. Spanish fluency is a plus. Benefits 100% employer‑paid medical and dental insurance Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) 401(k) with employer contribution after 9 months 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave How to Apply Submit a resume and cover letter with the subject line “Fund Manager Application” to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applications received by October 17, 2025 will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled. EEO Statement CLVU strongly encourages applications from Black and Brown people, working‑class individuals, LGBTQIA+ folks, and others underrepresented in leadership. #J-18808-Ljbffr City Life/Vida Urbana