Impactful Occupancy Specialist, Affordable Housing NYC

Beam Living; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family care benefits

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental & vision plans

Mental health resources

Job summary

Beam Living in New York City is seeking an Occupancy Specialist for the Affordable Housing department. The role is based in our NYC office and reports to the Director of Affordable Housing.

You will screen applications, verify income/assets, manage waiting lists, and determine eligibility under HUD/HPD/Section 8 guidelines, while supporting audits and cross-department projects across Beam portfolios. Strong organization and customer-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 to 3+ years of experience in property management affordable housing programs or administrative clerical work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal communication, attention to detail, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Screen applications and conduct phone interviews.
• Review income and assets documentation from the application checklist.
• Maintain, update and purge property waiting lists.
• Review applicant files to determine eligibility.
• Follow HUD, HPD and Section 8 guidelines.
• Assist departments with audits and special projects for Beam portfolios.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Beam Living in New York City is seeking an Occupancy Specialist for the Affordable Housing department. The role is based in our NYC office and reports to the Director of Affordable Housing.

You will screen applications, verify income/assets, manage waiting lists, and determine eligibility under HUD/HPD/Section 8 guidelines, while supporting audits and cross-department projects across Beam portfolios. Strong organization and customer-service skills are essential.