Affordable Housing Leasing Specialist

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (15 within first year)

8 paid holidays

6 ESST (sick)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

PSLF Program

Job summary

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits seeks a Leasing Specialist to manage occupancy across Central Minnesota housing projects. You will determine eligibility, process applications, and input tenant data, ensuring compliance with HUD, Rural Development, and Housing Tax Credit guidelines.

You will coordinate waiting lists, recertifications, and assignments in collaboration with the Property Manager, caretakers, and regulatory agencies, while maintaining accurate records in the program software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 2 years and Certified Occupancy Specialist or certification within six months.
• 4 years of relevant experience in housing/leasing.
• Knowledge of HUD 4350.3, Rural Development Handbook, and Housing Tax Credit Program.
• Understanding of Minnesota state housing laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Resident selection process by determining eligibility for housing and income verification.
• Determine monthly rental payments and placements in compliance with HUD and Rural Development guidelines.
• Develop advertising for all projects within fair housing requirements and MN housing laws.
• Oversee housing processes from application to move-out ensuring compliance with HUD/RD/HTC.
• Initiate correspondence to residents, caretakers, and regulatory agencies with required documentation.

Skills

Tenant screening

Income verification

Fair housing knowledge

Advertising compliance

Education

High school + 2 years + Certified Occupancy Specialist

Job description

Join Our Team as a Leasing Specialist

We are a nonprofit organization serving Central Minnesota with core values rooted in Compassion, Hope, Accountability, Respect, Dignity, and Service. Catholic Charities empowers our neighbors and creates impact in housing, food, and mental health that is seen and felt for generations.

Job Summary

The Leasing Specialist is responsible for fulfilling the occupancy requirements of the housing projects. The Leasing Specialist will determine eligibility for housing, process applications. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for compliance with program regulations. The Leasing Specialist develops and maintains waiting lists for those projects that don’t have a resident manager and confers with Property Manager and caretakers to determine apartment assignment. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for managing the re-certification process for HUD, RD. The Leasing Specialist will be responsible in inputting all tenant data accurately into program software.

What you will do

• Manage the Resident selection process by determining eligibility for housing and income verification.
• Determine monthly rental payments and makes all placements in compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development Handbook 4350.3, Rural Development Handbook regulations, and Housing Tax Credit Program.
• Develop advertising for all projects within fair housing and EHO requirements, must have knowledge of MN state housing laws.
• Manage the housing processes from time of application through time of move out ensuring that we are in full compliance of HUD 4350.3, Rural Development and Housing Tax Credit Program.
• Initiates correspondence to residents, caretakers, and regulatory agencies providing required documentation and notices to all.

What we’re looking for (Required Qualifications)

Education: High school plus 2 years plus Certified Occupancy Specialist and/or pass Certification within six months of hire.

Experience: Four (4) years’ experience

Why Join Us?

We are passionate about enriching lives through quality housing and exceptional service. As a Leasing Specialist, you'll help create positive first impressions, build lasting relationships, and contribute to a culture where residents and team members feel valued. If you're looking for meaningful work that aligns with a purpose-driven mission, we'd love to have you on our team.

Why You Will Love Working Here!

• Vacation (15 days within your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days, 2 half days)
• 6 days ESST (safe and sick time)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Employer-paid Basic Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance (AD&D)
• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself, spouse, and/or children
• Employer-paid long term disability insurance
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) accounts for medical, dependent care, and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with company match after 90 days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• The Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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