Real Estate Specialist - Housing Department

Nantucket Water Co; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement pension

Health insurance

Job summary

The Town of Nantucket Housing Department seeks a Real Estate Specialist to manage the municipal residential real estate portfolio and support housing programs. The role involves administration of Town-owned and leased properties, supervision of housing property personnel, and coordination of acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects with the Real Estate Office.

Experience with leases/licenses, procurement, and capital projects, along with knowledge of Massachusetts municipal law, is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, public administration, business administration, finance, law, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in municipal real estate, property or asset management, housing administration, or a related field, including experience managing leases and licenses, property portfolios, procurement, and capital projects.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts municipal law, procurement requirements, land use, zoning, housing programs, and real estate practices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Town's residential real estate portfolio.
• Oversee leases, licenses, and other real estate agreements.
• Coordinate acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects with the Real Estate Office.

Skills

Property management

Leases licenses

Procurement

Capital projects

Municipal real estate

Education

Bachelor's degree in real estate, public administration, business administration, finance, law, or related field

Job description

Job Opportunities

Town of Nantucket

Housing Department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The Real Estate Specialist is responsible for managing and administering the Town's residential real estate portfolio and supporting the Housing Department in all aspects of municipal real estate management. Responsibilities include the administration of Town-owned and leased residential properties; oversight of leases, licenses, and other real estate agreements; coordination of acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects in collaboration with the Real Estate Office; management of temporary, year-round, and seasonal employee housing; supervision of housing property personnel, including building managers; development and implementation of municipal housing policies and procedures; coordination of procurement and capital improvement activities; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Town policies. The position serves as the Housing Department's primary resource for residential real estate matters and works collaboratively with Town Administration, Human Resources, Finance, Facilities, Real Estate Office, and Town boards and departments to support the Town's housing objectives and the effective stewardship of municipal residential real estate assets.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in real estate, public administration, business administration, finance, law, or a closely related field; Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal real estate, property or asset management, housing administration, or a related field, including experience managing leases and licenses, property portfolios, procurement, and capital projects. Working knowledge of Massachusetts municipal law, procurement requirements, land use, zoning, housing programs, and real estate practices is highly desirable.

Full Time, Benefits, Non-Union

Salary Range: $47.49 - $58.42 per hour

Commensurate with experience

The Town of Nantucket offers a retirement pension through Barnstable County Retirement, 90% employer sponsored health insurance plan options and a diverse selection of supplemental insurance policies.

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 4 pm