Leasing Assistant at POAH Communities – Washington, District of Columbia
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Leasing Assistant
ABOUT US
POAH Communities is a mission-driven organization managing over 13,000 affordable housing apartments. As part of the Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. family, our team of 500+ professionals believes that quality housing management goes beyond providing safe, comfortable homes; it's about creating environments where residents can thrive. Our commitment to excellence in affordable housing management serves as a foundation for resident success and community empowerment.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
POAH Communities is seeking an individual to serve as Leasing Assistant. This individual will report to the Property Manager. The Edmonson will be the second on-site building for the Barry Farm Redevelopment Project. This multi-family building will have 139 affordable homes for residents.
ABOUT YOUR IMPACT
The Leasing Assistant position will present apartments and their provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants. The Leasing Assistant will also:
- Manage marketing of vacant units and timely rent collection to meet the properties' budgetary goals following company policies and procedures and applicable HUD regulations.
- Advertise available apartments using a variety of media and promoting materials
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle.
- Facilitate residents' interviewing and screening process.
- Understand the lease and grievance procedures.
- Assist the Property Manager by ensuring that systems are in place or created to maximize resident and employee safety and health, and to preserve physical assets.
- Implement procedures including maintaining wait lists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances.
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum of two years of experience in affordable property management or LIHTC leasing.
- Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills.
- Basic proficiency in the use of computers including Word and Excel.
- Some post high school education preferred.
- Familiarity with Yardi software is a plus.
- Knowledge of HUD regulations, forms, inspection criteria and processes.
- Knowledge of multilayered programs such as RAD, Project Base Section 8, Housing Choice Vouchers and Tax Credit.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; wellness programming including monthly webinars and medical insurance discounts
- Financial: 401(k) with up to 4% company match; FSA options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting; Life & AD&D insurance; free financial coaching
- Time Off: 15 days of PTO (increases with tenure), 2 personal days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
- Paid Leave: 12 weeks Parental Leave; Bereavement; Jury Duty; Voting
- Incentives: Employee referral bonus, suggestion rewards, employee recognition programming
- Professional development opportunities: tuition reimbursement, mentorship program, ongoing training and learning sessions, professional certifications
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