Mobile Property Manager for Affordable Housing

Charities Housing Development Corporation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

FSA

EAP

Life insurance (LTD)

401(K)

Paid sick, vacation and holidays

4% sign-on bonus

Job summary

Charities Housing Development Corporation is seeking a Floating Property Manager to provide on-site property management coverage across the Agency's housing portfolio when permanent managers are absent or positions are vacant.

The role oversees daily operations, ensures compliance with housing requirements, and handles rent/subsidy collections, tenant certifications, and maintenance coordination. A qualified candidate will have solid affordable housing experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field or High School Diploma with three years of relevant property management experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in affordable property management, including Tax Credit, HUD Project-Based Vouchers, and communities with multiple regulatory overlays.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and maintaining complex spreadsheets, using formulas, data validation, conditional formatting, and generating reports for analysis and decision-making.
• In-depth knowledge of affordable housing rules, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to effectively lease units, including marketing vacancies, ensuring program eligibility, explaining lease terms, and guiding prospective residents through the application and move-in process.

Responsibilities

• Supervises junior staff, including temporary personnel and desk clerks.
• Schedules vendors and ensures approved work is completed.
• Ensures vacant units meet Agency standards and required turnaround timelines.
• Assigns and monitors work orders for timely completion.
• Ensures compliance with building, municipal, and fire codes.
• Walks the property daily to maintain curb appeal and promptly identify maintenance needs.
• Maintains occupancy in accordance with Agency policy.
• Reviews rental applications, conducts housing interviews, and prepares accurate compliance files.
• Walks vacant units daily to ensure they are rent ready.
• Shows available units to prospective residents.
• Completes move-ins in accordance with property program requirements and California law.
• Attends Agency meetings, regulatory inspections, and site activities.
• Promotes a positive community environment for residents.
• Responds to resident concerns in a timely, courteous, and professional manner.
• Manages resident evictions when necessary.
• Enforces property rules and regulations consistently.
• Balances and maintains petty cash according to Agency policy.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Affordable housing knowledge

Lease management

Professional communication

Staff supervision

Education

Associate's degree in related field

High School Diploma with 3 years property management experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Charities Housing Development Corporation is seeking a Floating Property Manager to provide on-site property management coverage across the Agency's housing portfolio when permanent managers are absent or positions are vacant.

The role oversees daily operations, ensures compliance with housing requirements, and handles rent/subsidy collections, tenant certifications, and maintenance coordination. A qualified candidate will have solid affordable housing experience and strong communication skills.