Housing Coordinator

City of North Miami Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Holiday pay

Personal days

Birthday leave

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Vehicle allowance or City-issued city

Job summary

City of North Miami Beach seeks a Housing Coordinator to administer affordable housing programs, assist applicants with intake and eligibility, process applications, and maintain compliant records. You will work with the Economic Development Director and partners to support housing initiatives and community services.

The role requires collaboration with nonprofits, agencies, and city departments to promote resources and ensure high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Public Administration, Social Work, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two to four years of experience in affordable housing, housing assistance, community development, or related field may substitute for education requirements.
• Valid Florida Driver License is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer housing assistance programs and services.
• Conduct intake interviews and determine applicant eligibility.
• Process applications, recertifications, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain client files, waiting lists, and program records in compliance with regulations.
• Explain program policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements to residents.
• Prepare reports, presentations, agenda items, and program summaries.
• Track program performance metrics and funding activity.
• Provide referrals for social services, shelters, utility assistance, and related resources.
• Assist with housing grants research and program support activities.
• Participate in outreach events, workshops, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with nonprofits, contractors, developers, and government agencies.
• Monitor performance metrics.
• Prepare reports, presentations and agenda items for management and City Council
• Promote available housing resources and city programs to the public
• Administer workshops for homebuying programs
• Assist with rental assistance, homeless prevention, affordable housing, emergency housing, and rehabilitation programs.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Description

The Housing Coordinator administers and supports City housing assistance programs that promote affordable and stable housing opportunities for residents. The position assists applicants with intake, eligibility review, application processing, referrals, and program participation while ensuring compliance, accurate recordkeeping, and high-quality customer service. The Housing Coordinator also provides administrative and project support to the Economic Development Director and collaborates with community partners, nonprofits, and government agencies.

Examples of Duties

• Coordinate and administer housing assistance programs and services.
• Conduct intake interviews and determine applicant eligibility.
• Process applications, recertifications, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain client files, waiting lists, and program records in compliance with regulations.
• Explain program policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements to residents.
• Prepare reports, presentations, agenda items, and program summaries.
• Track program performance metrics and funding activity.
• Provide referrals for social services, shelters, utility assistance, and related resources.
• Assist with housing grants research and program support activities.
• Participate in outreach events, workshops, and community meetings.
• Collaborate with nonprofits, contractors, developers, and government agencies.
• Monitor performance metrics
• Prepare reports, presentations and agenda items for management and City Council
• Promote available housing resources and city programs to the public
• Administer workshops for homebuying programs
• Assist with rental assistance, homeless prevention, affordable housing, emergency housing, and rehabilitation programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in affordable housing, housing assistance, community development, or related field may substitute for education requirements.
• Valid Florida Driver License required.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview(s); background investigation; reference checks; medical evaluation; controlled substance screening. Preference will be given to certain veterans, spouses of veterans, or unmarried widows/widowers of veteran. Proof of veterans' eligibility must be provided at time of application EOE M/F/D/V. Applicants with disabilities who desire special accommodation MUST notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application.

Benefits

The City of North Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible full-time employees.

• Annual leave
• Holiday pay
• Personal days
• Birthday leave
• Sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Vehicle allowance or City-issued vehicle (some positions)