Assistant Property Manager

POAH Communities; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

POAH Communities is seeking an Assistant Property Manager for The Edmonson, a new 139-unit affordable community in Southeast Washington, DC. You will support leasing, resident services and daily operations under the supervision of the Property Manager.

Responsibilities include ensuring HUD and DC housing regulations compliance, handling move-ins/move-outs in Yardi, coordinating with maintenance and staff, and contributing to a safe, welcoming community for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience with government-assisted housing is required.
• Certified as Tax Credit Specialist and/or Occupancy Specialist.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential; computer proficiency with MS-Word, Excel, and Outlook is a plus; familiarity with Yardi software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HUD/state housing compliance within program parameters.
• Assist in collecting rents and processing move-ins/move-outs in Yardi; complete certifications.
• Prepare contracts and incorporate engineering specs for major repairs.
• Coordinate with staff and maintenance; maintain safety and health compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team orientation

Willingness to learn

Compliance mindset

Education

Tax Credit Specialist

Occupancy Specialist

Tools

Yardi software

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We empower our diverse and inclusive staff to provide high-quality property management to our residents. We train our people to deliver superior customer service – focusing on how and why we do it. At POAH Communities, you can be part of our talented, energetic, customer-service oriented team. Are you ready to join us?

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Assistant Property Manager Location: The Edmonson Washington, DC 20020 Job Id: 1790 # of Openings: 1

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

POAH Communities is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Assistant Property Manager for The Edmonson which consist of 139 new affordable apartments. The Edmonson is a brand-new, multi-family affordable housing community in Southeast Washington, DC. Developed through a joint partnership between the Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) and the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), the property is part of the major Barry Farm-Hillsdale redevelopment project. The Edmonson: https://www.theedmonson.com/

ABOUT YOUR IMPACT

• Previous experience with government-assisted and subsidized housing programs is required.
• Certified as a Tax Credit Specialist and/or Certified Occupancy Specialist.
• Hands-on experience and demonstrated ability to successfully assist in day-to-day operations, maintenance programs, marketing and leasing activities, occupancy and annual tenant certifications.
• Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills are essential; computer proficiency (specifically in MS-Word, Excel, and Outlook) is a plus, as is familiarity with Yardi software.
• Ability to envision and create, in concert with manager, residents and staff, a harmonious, cohesive atmosphere.
• Flexibility, positive attitude, team orientation and willingness to learn are a must!

ABOUT YOU

• Ensure that systems are aligned within the parameters of HUD and state housing agency.
• Guarantee all applicable regulations are in place or created to maximize resident and employee safety and health.
• Make certain that all contracts are professionally prepared and that adequate engineering specifications are contractually incorporated for all major repair work.
• Ensure that compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws are maintained.
• Assist in collecting rents, processing move-ins / move-outs in the Yardi system, completing annual and interim certifications of households.
• Work closely with other staff members who work in the property’s office or who may also work in the maintenance area.

BENEFITS AT POAH COMMUNITIES

• 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.

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