Strategic Housing Acquisition Lead

Five-Keys-Schools-and-Program; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health benefits

Retirement plan (403(b))

Gym membership reimbursements

Annual wellness programs

Job summary

Five Keys is seeking a Rehousing Acquisition Manager to lead a team of Coordinators in acquiring market-rate rental units for individuals moving from homelessness. You will craft acquisition plans, manage a dynamic portfolio, and guide staff to meet program goals while collaborating with landlords and property managers.

The role requires strong leadership, housing policy knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, housing, business) or equivalent experience.
• Three years of experience in housing acquisition, landlord relations, or related fields.
• Two to three years of experience working with supportive housing programs or similar housing initiatives.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Rehousing Coordinators, including training, support, and performance feedback.
• Oversees leasing leads via phone, internet, social media, and outreach.
• Market program incentives to landlords, property managers, and associations.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement housing acquisition strategies to meet goals.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure subsidies are accurate and timely.
• Audit property data in the internal database for accuracy.
• Manage a portfolio of rental units and ensure compliance.
• Analyze data to track progress and identify improvement areas.
• Design reports and workflows to optimize strategies and operations.
• Present program information to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Resolve issues with landlords, case managers, and others.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Data analysis

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

Five Keys is seeking a Rehousing Acquisition Manager to lead a team of Coordinators in acquiring market-rate rental units for individuals moving from homelessness. You will craft acquisition plans, manage a dynamic portfolio, and guide staff to meet program goals while collaborating with landlords and property managers.

The role requires strong leadership, housing policy knowledge, and excellent communication.