Land Acquisitions Manager

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

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DROP is hiring a Land Acquisitions Manager to support the launch and day-to-day operation of a new regional Land Campaign in partnership with the Black Home Initiative. This is a full-time, one-year contract role focused on helping stand up the campaign’s intake, tracking, and coordination systems and ensuring land opportunities move smoothly through the process. The Land Acquisitions Manager works closely with the Director of Partnerships and Development, the BHI Land team, and other partners to manage land opportunity intake, review parcel information, coordinate next steps, and help refine the workflows that will guide the campaign as it gets off the ground.

This role is well-suited for someone who is organized, collaborative, and comfortable working at the intersection of land, people, and systems—supporting both execution and continuous improvement during the campaign’s first year.

• Serve as a point of contact for landowners and community partners interested in the Land Campaign
• Lead intake conversations and gather key information about potential land opportunities
• Review parcel details and summarize site characteristics, zoning context, ownership history, and potential development pathways
• Prepare clear summaries and materials to support internal review and decision-making
• Help coordinate weekly check-ins, track action items, and keep opportunities moving forward
• Maintain tracking tools, shared documents, templates, and intake materials
• Support communication between 1
  
  DROP staff, BHI partners, and external collaborators
• Identify ways to improve intake, assessment, and coordination processes as the campaign evolves
• Support reporting needs, including dashboards, updates, and grant documentation

• Experience in housing, land acquisition, real estate, planning, community development, or a related field
• Familiarity with land use and zoning basics, parcel research, or a willingness to learn quickly
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Clear, professional communication skills
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, CRM databases, tracking systems, and shared digital tools
• Interest in equity-centered housing and community-driven development

Full-time, one-year contract. Salary: $75,000–$90,000 DOE (annual).

Seattle–Tacoma region (hybrid / on-site as needed)

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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