POAH Communities · 10 hours ago
Leasing Assistant
POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. The Leasing Assistant will present apartments to prospective tenants, manage marketing of vacant units, and assist the Property Manager in ensuring safety and health systems are in place.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Manage marketing of vacant units and timely rent collection to meet the properties’ budgetary goals following company policies and procedures and applicable HUD regulations
Advertise available apartments using a variety of media and promoting materials
Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle
Facilitate residents’ interviewing and screening process
Understand the lease and grievance procedures
Assist the Property Manager by ensuring that systems are in place or created to maximize resident and employee safety and health, and to preserve physical assets
Implement procedures including maintaining wait lists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances
Qualification
Required
Minimum of two years of experience in affordable property management or LIHTC leasing
Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills
Basic proficiency in the use of computers including Word and Excel
Knowledge of HUD regulations, forms, inspection criteria and processes
Knowledge of multilayered programs such as RAD, Project Base Section 8, Housing Choice Vouchers and Tax Credit
Preferred
Some post high school education preferred
Familiarity with Yardi software is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts
401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching
15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
12 weeks Parental Leave; Bereavement; Jury Duty; Voting
Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming
Tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications