Leasing Assistant

POAH Communities; Narragansett (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + holidays

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

POAH Communities seeks a Leasing Assistant to support the management of Beachwinds, Fieldstone, and Waters Edge apartments in Narragansett, RI. The role reports to the Property Manager and focuses on tenant screening, leasing, and adherence to LIHTC and HUD guidelines.

Responsibilities include marketing vacant units, rent collection, and ensuring compliance with occupancy cycles. Experience in affordable housing and proficiency with Yardi are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in affordable property management or LIHTC leasing.
• Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Yardi software is a plus.
• Knowledge of HUD regulations, forms, inspection criteria and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing of vacant units and timely rent collection to meet the properties’ budgetary goals following company policies and HUD regulations.
• Advertise available apartments using a variety of media and promoting materials.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occupancy cycle and lease processes.
• Facilitate residents’ interviewing and screening process.
• Understand the lease and grievance procedures.
• Assist the Property Manager by ensuring systems are in place to maximize resident and employee safety and preserve assets.
• Implement procedures including maintaining wait lists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Yardi software

HUD regulations

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

We empower our diverse and inclusive staff to provide high-quality property management to our residents. We train our people to deliver superior customer service – focusing on how and why we do it. At POAH Communities, you can be part of our talented, energetic, customer-service oriented team. Are you ready to join us?

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OUR BENEFITS

What we offer to you represents who we are and how we value our people. Some of the benefits we provide include:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts
• Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching
• Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Leave: 12 weeks Parental Leave; Bereavement; Jury Duty; Voting
• Incentives: Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming
• Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications

OUR CAREERS

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WE DEVELOP & HONOR OUR PEOPLE

We empower our diverse and inclusive staff to provide high-quality property management to our residents. We train our people to deliver superior customer service – focusing on how and why we do it. At POAH Communities, you can be part of our talented, energetic, customer-service oriented team. Are you ready to join us?

OUR PEOPLE VIDEO SERIES

OUR BENEFITS

What we offer to you represents who we are and how we value our people. Some of the benefits we provide include:

Position: Leasing Assistant Location: Beachwood Apartments Narragansett, RI Job Id: 1773 # of Openings: 1

POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment. See our employees in action and how you can contribute to the mission!

ABOUT THE ROLE

POAH Communities is seeking an individual to serve as Leasing Assistant. This individual will report to the Property Manager. Narragansett Properties: Beachwinds Apartments, Fieldstone Apartments and Water's Edge Apartments all located in the quiet suburban beach town of Narragansett, RI. Beachwood Apartments is a small, 56-unit affordable housing development that has 1- and 2-bedroom apartments and serves residents who are 62 or over, handicapped and/or disabled. Fieldstone Apartments is a 24-unit affordable housing development that serves those with very low income. The buildings are two-stories and there is ample free parking and local bus service available. Waters Edge Apartments is a 32-unit affordable housing development and offers a variety of studios, 1- 2- and 3-bedroom apartments in two-story buildings.

Waters Edge Apartments:https://www.poah.org/property/rhode-island/waters-edge-apartments Fieldstone Apartments:https://www.poah.org/property/rhode-island/fieldstone-apartments Beachwinds Apartments:https://www.poah.org/property/rhode-island/beachwinds-apartments

ABOUT YOUR IMPACT

• Manage marketing of vacant units and timely rent collection to meet the properties’ budgetary goals following company policies and procedures and applicable HUD regulations.
• Advertise available apartments using a variety of media and promoting materials
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle.
• Facilitate residents’ interviewing and screening process.
• Understand the lease and grievance procedures.
• Assist the Property Manager by ensuring that systems are in place or created to maximize resident and employee safety and health, and to preserve physical assets.
• Implement procedures including maintaining wait lists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of two years of experience in affordable property management or LIHTC leasing.
• Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in the use of computers including Word and Excel.
• Some post high school education preferred.
• Familiarity with Yardi software is a plus.
• Knowledge of HUD regulations, forms, inspection criteria and processes.
• Knowledge of multilayered programs such as RAD, Project Base Section 8, Housing Choice Vouchers and Tax Credit.

BENEFITS AT POAH COMMUNITIES

POAH Communities prioritizes the wellbeing of you and your family by offering a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts
• Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching
• Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Paid Leave: 12 weeks Parental Leave; Bereavement; Jury Duty; Voting
• Incentives: Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming
• Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications

Our salary structure is competitive and reflects individual experience. POAH Communities embraces equal opportunity employment and values workforce diversity. For additional details, please visit our website at www.poahcommunities.com/careers.

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