Leasing Assistant

POAH Communities; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

POAH Communities seeks a Leasing Assistant to join the Heritage Village team in North Kingstown, RI. The role reports to the Property Manager and supports marketing, screening, and rent collection for affordable housing units.

Responsibilities include managing wait lists, eligibility, rents, and compliance with HUD rules, while coordinating with residents and staff to ensure safety and asset preservation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing of vacant units and rent collection to meet budget goals.
• Advertise available apartments using varied media and materials.
• Navigate the occupancy cycle for public housing programs.
• Assist residents with interviewing and screening processes.
• Understand lease and grievance procedures.
• Support the Property Manager to protect assets and safety.
• Maintain wait lists, evaluate eligibility, and calculate rents/utility allowances.

Skills

LIHTC leasing

Property management

Customer service

Word & Excel

Education

Some post-high-school education

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

About Us

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.

About The Role

POAH Communities is seeking an individual to serve as Leasing Assistant. This individual will report to the Property Manager. The Heritage Village complex in North Kingstown has provided affordable housing for low‑income families and seniors since it was built in 1979. North Kingstown is a desirable Rhode Island community with a very limited supply of affordable rental homes, and there was significant concern about the possible loss of affordability of the 204 homes as the development’s mortgage reached maturity.

Heritage Village includes three buildings for seniors and six for families. The sites are separated by a large winding driveway as well as handsomely landscaped grounds. All of the apartments have Section 8 rental assistance, which allows each household to predictably pay 30% of its income for rent because the rental subsidies are project‑based, meaning they accompany the property rather than a current resident guaranteeing the subsidy’s availability for future households.

About Your Impact

• Manage marketing of vacant units and timely rent collection to meet the property’s budgetary goals following company policies and procedures and applicable HUD regulations.
• Advertise available apartments using a variety of media and promotional materials.
• Demonstrate 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, and 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

• 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.