Lease-Up Coordinator: Launch & Grow Affordable Communities

Carteret Management Corporation; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (4+ weeks)

Health insurance (low premiums)

Disability insurance (free)

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Carteret Management Corporation seeks a Lease Up Coordinator to lead the leasing and operational launch of new affordable housing communities in Florida. The role involves coordinating from lease-up through stabilization, ensuring high resident satisfaction and strict HUD/LIHTC compliance.

You will travel to multiple sites to drive occupancy goals and coordinate with on-site and corporate teams. The ideal candidate brings LIHTC experience, HCCP certification, strong communication, and a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with LIHTC and affordable housing programs, including new property lease-ups and transition from construction to full operations.
• Experience managing occupancy goals, leasing strategies, and property marketing initiatives.
• HCCP certification required.
• Strong knowledge of Fair Housing and Landlord-Tenant laws.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with property management software and Microsoft Office programs, including RealPage, OneSite, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily property operations during lease-up and stabilization phases, ensuring a high level of customer service and resident satisfaction.
• Serve as the primary liaison between on-site teams, corporate departments, ownership, and business partners, providing timely operational and occupancy updates.
• Foster a positive community environment through effective resident communication, issue resolution, and engagement initiatives.
• Oversee leasing office setup and operational readiness, including office systems, utilities, vendor coordination, supplies, and maintenance processes.
• Coordinate with construction, asset management, and vendor partners to prepare units for occupancy and ensure move-in readiness standards are met.
• Manage and drive leasing and marketing efforts to achieve occupancy goals and maintain strong relationships with housing agencies and community partners.
• Ensure compliance with all HUD, LIHTC, and other affordable housing regulations, including accurate lease file processing and regulatory documentation.
• Streamline applicant and resident communication processes to support efficient qualification and move-in procedures.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate on-site staff while promoting company values of customer service, communication, and professionalism.
• Address employee relations matters in partnership with Human Resources and report liability or community incidents in a timely manner.

Skills

LIHTC knowledge

HCCP certification

Fair Housing knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Leadership / supervision

Customer service

Tools

RealPage

OneSite

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Carteret Management Corporation seeks a Lease Up Coordinator to lead the leasing and operational launch of new affordable housing communities in Florida. The role involves coordinating from lease-up through stabilization, ensuring high resident satisfaction and strict HUD/LIHTC compliance.

You will travel to multiple sites to drive occupancy goals and coordinate with on-site and corporate teams. The ideal candidate brings LIHTC experience, HCCP certification, strong communication, and a