Careers
At TREND CDC, we believe the people who live on a block should own a piece of it. Our team works every day to make that real through shopping center revitalization, inclusive commercial ownership, and programs that close the racial wealth gap and build stronger, more resilient communities. If that mission moves you, we'd love to meet you.
Executive Director
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to mblunt-daniel@chicagotrend.com. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Priority consideration for applications received by Friday, June 26, 2026.
TREND CDC is looking for an Executive Director to lead the nonprofit side of our enterprise through its next phase of growth. You'll own strategy, fundraising, programs, operations, and communications. And you'll do it inside an unusually connected platform with national visibility and a growing reputation in community ownership and commercial real estate.
This is a build-the-next-chapter role. The infrastructure is in place. The relationships are warm. The pipeline is real. What we need now is someone who can grow the nonprofit's capacity, deepen its identity, and unlock the next tier of funding and programs as our portfolio expands into new markets.
Remote-first with travel to Chicago, Baltimore, Columbus, and Minneapolis.