Housing Mobility Leasing Specialist

Pathstone Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PathStone Corporation in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Leasing Coordinator to support a housing mobility program. The role focuses on finding units for clients, building owner relationships, and coordinating between PHAs, owners, and voucher clients.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related experience and strong MS Office skills. Travel and occasional evenings/weekends are expected as part of outreach and lease-up efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Social Services, or similar, or 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with Housing Choice Voucher program or property management preferred.
• Knowledge of safety net programs, Rochester rental market, and systemic racism impacts.
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a database of affordable units where property owners accept vouchers.
• Outreach to property owners/managers with available units to enroll in the program.
• Represent PathStone at community events to promote the program to area owners.
• Provide unit referrals to clients meeting their unit and neighborhood needs.
• Assist clients in contacting property owners, setting up tours, and attending tours.
• Host group workshops to teach clients how to search the private rental market.
• Facilitate fast lease-ups by assisting with paperwork, rent reasonableness checks, and inspections.
• Check-in with property owners after lease-up to resolve issues with PHA or tenant.
• Coordinate with staff to communicate with owners/participants during client transitions.
• Maintain owner and client data using case management software.
• Work with Housing Coach for client housing counseling services.
• Participate in interviews with the research partner and related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Client advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

5+ yrs exp

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

PathStone Corporation in Rochester, NY, is seeking a Leasing Coordinator to support a housing mobility program. The role focuses on finding units for clients, building owner relationships, and coordinating between PHAs, owners, and voucher clients.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of related experience and strong MS Office skills. Travel and occasional evenings/weekends are expected as part of outreach and lease-up efforts.