Occupancy Specialist II – Section 8 & LIHTC Certified

2Life Communities; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards: 27%–30%+ value

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Floating holidays

Pet insurance

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

2Life Communities seeks an Occupancy Specialist II to support compliance for Section 8 and LIHTC programs, processing certifications and recertifications in a timely manner. The role may assist the Leasing Coordinator to qualify, show, and lease vacant units as needed.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, EIV reconciliation, and strong communication with applicants and tenants, ensuring fair housing practices and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Three years in property management compliance for affordable residential communities is required.
• Certification for processing Section 8 and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit subsidies required.
• Fair Housing certification required.
• Experience with Yardi and Rent Café software preferred.
• Proficient in spreadsheet software.
• Enormously skilled in math, problem-solving, and interpersonal interviewing.
• Must be self-directed, detail-oriented, organized, and team oriented.
• Bilingual English/Russian or English/Chinese preferred.
• Patient and kind in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrates capacity to respect and support older adults to live independently and with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Processes income and asset verification for timely recertifications and vouchers.
• Addresses EIV discrepancies timely.
• May conduct monthly voucher processing.
• Conducts in-person tenant interviews and explains rent determination.
• Maintains accurate manual and electronic tenant files.
• Explains applicant selection, collects documentation, shows units, and prepares move-in paperwork.
• Assists with Audit preparation and compliance support.
• Mentors less experienced Compliance staff.
• Supports other campuses as needed.
• Performs reception duties and handles wait-list processing as needed.
• Assists with resident issues and performs additional duties.

Skills

Math

Interpersonal interviewing

Detail oriented

Organized

Team oriented

Education

Three years property management compliance experience in affordable housing

Certification for processing Section 8 subsidies

Fair Housing certification

Tools

Yardi

Rent Café

Excel

Job description

2Life Communities seeks an Occupancy Specialist II to support compliance for Section 8 and LIHTC programs, processing certifications and recertifications in a timely manner. The role may assist the Leasing Coordinator to qualify, show, and lease vacant units as needed.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation, EIV reconciliation, and strong communication with applicants and tenants, ensuring fair housing practices and audit readiness.