Lease Up Occupancy Specialist

Wearepeabody; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

STD

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Employee referral bonuses

Flexible spending

Job summary

Peabody Properties seeks an experienced Lease Up Occupancy Specialist to drive affordable and mixed-income rent-ups north of Boston. Responsibilities include managing lotteries, pre-apps, and lease signings while ensuring compliance with LIHTC and Fair Housing rules.

The role also supports recertifications and audits with a road-warrior approach. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in leasing, strong communication, and knowledge of RealPage, to help maintain waiting lists and coordinate inspections

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• LIHTC/Section 8 or similar affordable housing experience.
• Experience with leasing and unit tours.
• Thorough comprehension of Fair Housing Laws.
• Proficient understanding of basic math concepts.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of RealPage products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lottery and pre-application process within city/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Communicate with prospects and applicants through email, phone, fax, and in person, and ensure waiting list is maintained as required.
• Complete application/initial certification interviews and lease signings per policies and regulations.
• Coordinate unit inspections with housing authorities as needed.
• Assist site staff in preparing for first-year audits.
• Provide support for recertifications and on-site emergencies.

Skills

Leasing experience

Unit tours

Fair Housing knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

RealPage experience

Tools

RealPage

Job description

Description

Peabody Properties is seeking an experienced Lease Up Occupancy Specialist to join its team working on lease-ups North of Boston.

Description

Peabody Properties is seeking an experienced Lease Up Occupancy Specialist to join its team working on lease-ups North of Boston. The Lease-Up Occupancy Specialist assists in the successful completion of affordable and/or mixed-income community rent up, from initial marketing through resident move in, and beyond as may be necessary and will also assist with leasing for conventional market communities. The successful candidate will also provide assistance to sites with vacancies and during recertifications. The ideal candidate is a road-warrior who thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment with a keen eye towards goals and deliverables.

Functions of the Position

• Oversee lottery and pre-application process within city/state/federal rules and regulations.
• Communicate with prospects and applicants through email, phone, fax, and/or in person, and ensure waiting list is maintained as may be required by lenders, investors, state agencies or other interested parties.
• Complete application/initial certification interviews, process files for eligibility, and complete lease signings in accordance both with PPI policies and procedures and regulations of various applicable affordable housing programs
• Coordinate unit inspections with housing authorities as needed.
• Assist site staff in preparing for first year audits.
• Provide support for recertifications.
• Provide on-site coverage for emergencies/crisis/turnover of staff situations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• Prior experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8 or similar affordable housing programs
• Experience with leasing and unit tours
• Thorough comprehension of Fair Housing Laws
• Proficient understanding of basic math concepts
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of RealPage products preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

Peabody Properties offers $65K - $70K dependent on experience, location, property size and budget, along with a rich benefits package that includes, but is not limited to,

• medical
• dental
• 401(k)
• STD
• life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid training
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• employee referral bonuses
• flex spending

EEO Statement

Peabody Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other legally protected characteristics. If you require a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e-mail our Talent Acqusition Manager and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Smoke-free workplace. Drug-free work environment

Peabody Properties participates in E-Verify

Position Requirements

About the Organization With a growing workforce of more than 600 team members, The Peabody Companies manages more than 14,650 units of residential housing. We offer property management, leasing, marketing, facility maintenance, accounting and finance, compliance, quality assurance, as well as sales and brokerage services. Our portfolio includes conventional and multi-family housing (single high-rise to scattered sites), senior communities, veteran's housing and supportive housing services. We are a management company that truly does it all, and we continue to grow.

OUR VISION

We put the HOME in housing.

OUR MISSION

To deliver exemplary service through:

• FISCAL responsibility to our clients;
• INTEGRITY in all aspects of our business practices;
• STABILITY for 45+ years of meeting our client's business needs;
• HUMILITY in relationships with clients, residents and employees and a commitment to always listen.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.