[Hiring] Director of Real Estate @SELF-REALIZATION FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

Role Description

Lead strategic real estate planning and asset management efforts across SRF’s diverse property portfolio, primarily located in California and throughout the United States, with select international holdings.

• Responsible for developing and executing both short- and long-term real estate strategies that align with SRF’s spiritual mission, support its ongoing growth, and ensure wise stewardship of its sacred legacy and operational properties.
• Play a key leadership role in modernizing SRF’s real estate and facilities functions, strengthening asset performance, overseeing acquisitions and divestitures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding development projects.
• Work closely with senior monastics and staff to ensure that all real estate initiatives reflect SRF’s values and support the needs of its centers, temples, ashrams, retreat sites, and operational hubs.
• Other position-related tasks, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, urban planning, finance, architecture, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPM, CCIM) preferred.
• Minimum 9 years of experience, including leadership of multi-property portfolios and strategic planning.
• Experience in nonprofit, religious, or mission-aligned organizations is advantageous.

Requirements

• Reside in Southern California.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including to remote SRF properties.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to inspect properties and construction sites as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package featuring a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan, and much more.
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time.