Mission-Driven Affordable Housing Leasing Agent

Socket.dev; Damascus (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

13 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Life/ disability insurance

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking a Leasing Specialist in Damascus, MD to help residents find homes in affordable housing communities. The role emphasizes ensuring occupancy, processing applications, and delivering excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and related programs.

The position requires 2+ years of leasing experience (1 year in affordable housing), familiarity with Fair Housing, and strong communication and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apartment leasing experience preferred.
• 1 year experience with affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HUD-Section 8, HOME, RD) required.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Yardi or similar property management software.
• Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Basic math and data-entry abilities for rent collection and recordkeeping.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus.
• High school diploma or GED required; COS or TCS certification desired or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Greet prospective residents, conduct tours, and highlight features that make Conifer communities special.
• Drive occupancy – market available units, respond to inquiries, and manage leasing applications and renewals.
• Ensure compliance – process applications and recertifications under LIHTC, HUD, or other programs.
• Deliver exceptional service – assist residents with rent collection, service requests, and community communications.
• Support teamwork – collaborate with maintenance and office staff to maintain property standards.
• Stay organized – manage reports, filing, and data entry to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Leasing experience

Affordable housing programs

Fair Housing compliance

Yardi software

Communication skills

Math/data entry

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

COS or TCS certification desired

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking a Leasing Specialist in Damascus, MD to help residents find homes in affordable housing communities. The role emphasizes ensuring occupancy, processing applications, and delivering excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with LIHTC, HUD, and related programs.

The position requires 2+ years of leasing experience (1 year in affordable housing), familiarity with Fair Housing, and strong communication and data-entry skills.