About Us
POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment.
See our employees in action and how you can contribute to the mission!
About The Role
We is seeking an individual to serve as
Leasing Assistant for Clarendon Hill Apartments. This is a 168-unit new construction project that marks the first phase of the comprehensive redevelopment of Clarendon Hill state public housing in Somerville, MA. Construction began in February, 2023 on one of the first high-rise modular buildings in New England. This first phase will deliver 130 of the replacement 216 deeply affordable state public housing units and another 38 net-new affordable homes available to families earning at our below 80% area median income (AMI).
Clarendon Hill Apartments: https://www.poah.org/property/massachusetts/clarendon-hill
About You Impact
The Leasing Assistant position will present apartments and their provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants. The Leasing Assistant will also:
- 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.
About You
- Minimum of two years of experience in affordable property management or LIHTC leasing.
- Preferred Bilingual in Spainsh
- Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills.
- Basic proficiency in the use of computers including Word and Excel.
- Some post high school education preferred.
- Familiarity with Yardi software is a plus.
- 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.
Benefits At Poah Communities
POAH Communities prioritizes the wellbeing of you and your family by offering a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts
- Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching
- Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
- Paid Leave: 12 weeks Parental Leave; Bereavement; Jury Duty; Voting
- Incentives: Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming
- Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications
Our salary structure is competitive and reflects individual experience. POAH Communities embraces equal opportunity employment and values workforce diversity. For additional details, please visit our website at www.poahcommunities.com/careers.
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