Occupancy Specialist - Dorchester, MA

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly workplace

Flexible schedule

Remote work opportunities

Employee referral bonus up to $1,000

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Maloney Properties is seeking a full-time Occupancy Specialist to manage a large family housing portfolio in Dorchester, MA. The role ensures annual and interim recertifications are completed on time and supports compliance with LIHTC, HOME, and PB Section 8 regulations.

You will process move-ins/move-outs, assist with rent collections, and provide resident support. Expect light filing, data entry, and administrative tasks in a team-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with the recertification process and related affordable housing regulations (LIHTC, HOME, PB Section 8).
• EIV experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience with Yardi software is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, Cape Verdean or Haitian Creole preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure annual and interim recertifications for all households.
• Process move-ins/move-outs and assist with rent collections.
• Provide support to residents and perform filing and data entry tasks.
• Handle other administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Recertification knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi software

Job description

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Maloney Properties – Voted "Best Place to Work" by its employees for 11 years!

About Us

Established in 1981, Maloney Properties LLC is a successful real estate firm. Our services include property management, real estate development, hospitality management, sales/marketing, and construction management services.We manage more than 100 housing communities with more than 11,000 units throughout the New England area.

We attribute our success to the effective working partnerships we have created with both clients and staff.Maloney Properties has developed a unique culture and work environment that is a significant factor in our success and enables us to attract and retain the best talent and finest professionals in the industry. As a result, we have a high employee retention rate with an average employee tenure of more than 10 years.

We are a company with a human focus and feel passionately and genuinely that our employees are our greatest asset.We are dedicated to teamwork, staff development and training.We have created a community within our company; we set clear goals and work together to achieve them. Maloney Properties is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Your Responsibilities

Maloney Properties is looking for a full-time Occupancy Specialist to support a large portfolio (360 units) of family housing in Dorchester and Roxbury, MA. The work hours are 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday (some evenings and weekends as needed). This role is responsible for ensuring that all households are recertified on an annual and interim basis and are in compliance with affordable housing program regulations. The Occupancy Specialist will also process move-ins/move-outs, assist with rent collections, and provide support to residents. Some filing, data entry, and other administrative tasks to support the office will also be included in your responsibilities.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and customer service skills. Successful candidates will have previous experience in the recertification process and related regulations of affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HOME, and PB Section 8).EIV experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• Experience with Yardi software is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, Cape Verdean or Haitian Creole is a preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is preferred.

Maloney Properties offers a family-friendly workplace and healthy work-life balance.In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we also offer the following:

• Training programs and opportunities that lead to employee advancement and promotions.
• A flexible work schedule and the ability in many cases to work remotely.
• A generous Employee Referral Program with a bonus of up to $1,000 per hire.
• Volunteer and fundraising opportunities for annual causes such as the AIDS Walk and Stand Against Racism, just to name a few.