Temporary Assistant Property Manager at Peoples Self-Help Housing – Orcutt, California

People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is currently seeking a Temporary Assistant Property Manager to assist in overseeing an 80-unit Tax Credit (LIHTC) property, providing housing for low-income families. The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background with an interest in affordable housing management and a passion for working with tenants in hopes of creating a strong community.

With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is the longest-serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low-income working families, farm workers, seniors, and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote health, education, and connections to community-based resources.

This is a full-time position (40 hours/week).

Salary DOE, with a very competitive benefit package including:

• Employer-paid medical/dental/vision, LTD/STD
• Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Employer investment in professional education and employee wellness
• An excellent supportive staff and work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Be an on-site presence of support for the office.
• Answer the telephone and record accurate phone messages. Respond to incoming requests for materials (applications, maintenance request, etc.)
• While on duty, take maintenance requests that are not of an emergency nature for submittal to Resident Manager(s).
• Assist tenants with issues brought to the office.
• Report to Resident Manager(s) on any incidents, calls, and maintenance needs which occurred while on duty.
• Other reasonably related business duties as assigned by Resident Manager(s) and/or Property Manager.
• Assist with giving notices for inspections, attend inspections, and complete work orders.
• Assist with the move-in, annual recertification, and interim recertification processes.
• Keep records, files, and office in order.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for information via phone or email.
• Assist in conducting monthly resident events.
• Build positive relationships with residents and coworkers.

• Must have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, Spanish language is required.
• Must have strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information in a sensitive manner.
• Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when working with the public and our staff
• Ability to type 45+ words per minute
• Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision.
• Proven record of meeting deadlines and manages multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite, program planning and creation of events and program materials (brochures, flyers, etc.)
• Admin experience preferred
• High School Diploma