Resident-Focused Leasing Associate (Affordable Housing)

POAH Communities; Narragansett (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 15 days + holidays

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

POAH Communities seeks a Leasing Assistant to support the management of Beachwinds, Fieldstone, and Waters Edge apartments in Narragansett, RI. The role reports to the Property Manager and focuses on tenant screening, leasing, and adherence to LIHTC and HUD guidelines.

Responsibilities include marketing vacant units, rent collection, and ensuring compliance with occupancy cycles. Experience in affordable housing and proficiency with Yardi are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in affordable property management or LIHTC leasing.
• Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Yardi software is a plus.
• Knowledge of HUD regulations, forms, inspection criteria and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing of vacant units and timely rent collection to meet the properties’ budgetary goals following company policies and HUD regulations.
• Advertise available apartments using a variety of media and promoting materials.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the occupancy cycle and lease processes.
• Facilitate residents’ interviewing and screening process.
• Understand the lease and grievance procedures.
• Assist the Property Manager by ensuring systems are in place to maximize resident and employee safety and preserve assets.
• Implement procedures including maintaining wait lists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Yardi software

HUD regulations

Education

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

POAH Communities seeks a Leasing Assistant to support the management of Beachwinds, Fieldstone, and Waters Edge apartments in Narragansett, RI. The role reports to the Property Manager and focuses on tenant screening, leasing, and adherence to LIHTC and HUD guidelines.

Responsibilities include marketing vacant units, rent collection, and ensuring compliance with occupancy cycles. Experience in affordable housing and proficiency with Yardi are preferred.