Leasing & Marketing Manager

Low Income Housing Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 40.000 - 46.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Generous vacation and sick leave

Health insurance

10 paid holidays + floating holiday

Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision

401k/403b options

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Descrizione del lavoro

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking a Leasing & Marketing Manager to oversee lease-up campaigns, marketing efforts, social media, and occupancy optimization. You will train site staff, guide pricing to affordability levels, and collaborate with leadership to attract eligible tenants.

You will work closely with the Director of Housing Management and regional staff to ensure program compliance, effective outreach, and strong occupancy turnover management while maintaining LIHI

Competenze

• Property management experience at site level with leasing/marketing in affordable housing.
• Completion of Tax Credit Compliance Training (required within 6 months).
• Proficiency with social media, PM-specific software, and CRM tools.
• Knowledge of landlord/tenant law.
• Ability to supervise diverse staff and communicate effectively.

Mansioni

• Lead vacancies oversight and track occupancy to ensure accuracy.
• Develop marketing materials and implement lease-up strategies to reach occupancy goals.
• Train site staff on leasing, marketing, and occupancy turnover management.
• Create and update training materials for property management software data input.
• Set on-site performance plans with guidance from senior management.
• Lead from the front and set standards through action.
• Ensure eligibility checks and compliance for new tenants.

Conoscenze

Property management

Leasing & marketing

Supervisory ability

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience

Strumenti

Social media marketing tools

Property management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Leasing & Marketing Manager

Posted On: 07/17/2026

Location: LIHI Main Office – 1253 South Jackson Street

Reports To: Director of Housing Management

Pay Range: $28.84-$33.65 an hour

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week

Position Type: Non-exempt, non-union position.

Position Summary

The Leasing & Marketing Manager oversees all Lease-up successes, marketing campaigns, social media, occupancy/vacancy rates, and leasing policies. Along with training programs across multiple sites with the goal of 100% occupancy rate. This role ensures all available units are marketed to appropriate income levels and priced at maximum allowable affordability levels while guiding site staff to optimize the occupancy turnover rate within LIHI’s policy timeframe. This position will work closely with the Director of Housing Management, Regional Property Operations Manager, Site Managers, and LIHI’s Program Manager to attract and place eligible tenants.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Training
• Performance Oversight: Lead daily oversight of all vacancies; crosscheck software data with actual occupancy reports provided by site teams to ensure accurate occupancy and vacancy rates.
• Lease-Up Campaign: Execute the full lease-up strategy by developing all required marketing materials and tools. Drive results by implementing creative, non-traditional outreach strategies and delivering clear, actionable recommendations that directly impact occupancy performance and stabilization timelines.
• Staff Development: Train and guide site staff on leasing, marketing, and managing the occupancy turnover rate to fill units quickly.
• Resource Development: Assist and train in the development and update training materials for property management software data input to ensure quality data tracking.
• Goal Setting: Develop work plans and performance measures for On-site staff with guidance from the Director of Housing Management and Regional Operations Manager.
• The Managers are expected to lead from the front facing initiative, staying hands‑on, and setting the standard through action.
• Leasing & Waitlist Management: Compliance: Ensure all new tenants meet eligibility requirements; maintain expert knowledge of set‑asides, target populations, and compliance documentation.
• Housing Navigation: Complete, Assist and train On-site staff members. The "housing navigation" process, which includes but NOT limited to meeting with potential clients, prospects, inquiries, case manager or partnering agencies, to ensure successful execution of property visits, rental application process and all required compliance forms per each program guideline. Which also include initial intakes or Annual Recertification process.
• Waitlist Audit: Regularly monitor, update, and purge waitlists in accordance with LIHI and HUD policies, compliance requirements, and Fair Housing laws.
• Outreach: Develop & follow the Aff… (AFHMP) to ensure proper outreach during waitlist openings and follow tenant selection plans.
• Marketing & Reports: LIHI Reporting Policy: Generate weekly and or monthly reports tracking occupancy and vacancy rates four times per month for leadership.
• Outreach Marketing: Follow up with site teams before units reach 30 days of vacancy loss, develop specific marketing campaigns or recommendations for units over 30 days vacant and present to Director of Housing Management and Regional Operations Manager.
• Digital Presence: Audit all LIHI websites and online platforms to ensure accuracy in partnership with Property Managers and all appropriate agencies.
• Website and Social media: Utilize LIHI website and innovative strategies to boost inquiries on vacant units.
• Develop and expand partnerships with Public Housing Agencies and all other partnering housing agencies, while providing staff guidance on maintaining critical communication networks to better serve clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Property Management experience at the site level and leasing and marketing experience in affordable housing.
• Completion of Tax Credit Compliance Training (required within 6 months of hire).
• Computer literacy: Proficient in social media, PM-specific software, and other marketing Customer Relationship Management software.
• Knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Law.
• Ability to work effectively with and supervise people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and those with limited English proficiency.
• Proven problem solving ability, excellent customer service and adhere to professional conduct.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organize time efficiently and prioritize tasks in a self-directed manner.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR equivalent experience
• Supervisory experience in a property management setting

Other Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening tests.

Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees)

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
• 403b offered for non-union employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Aflac offered for all employees.

About us

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive. #hp