Area Management Specialist
About The Position
Everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. At Community Roots Housing, this truth drives our work. By embracing community-led development and engaging in deep-rooted partnerships, we’re fostering vibrant, equitable communities where everyone has access to safe, affordable and welcoming homes. Today, with nearly 50 apartment buildings – over 2,000 residents -- we continue our commitment to build community with and for people. We are a top performing, high-capacity not-for-profit corporation with an innovative portfolio throughout the Seattle area. Our buildings have won numerous awards from HUD, Urban Land Institute, Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, Future wise and other community development awards. We are intentional in our hiring processes, seeing it as a chance to interrupt the cycle of racial and economic injustice that limits communities from accessing employment, building skills and investing in their own leadership development. We prioritize applicants who have firsthand experience in navigating the many systems that our residents face which impede their opportunities for success, as majority low-income, LGBTQ, and people of color. Job Summary The Area Management Specialist (AMS) is a roving position responsible for improving and maintaining operating standards and expectations at assigned properties. AMS will assist their supervisor and leadership team in evaluating property operations, creating and executing improvement plans, supporting staff training needs, and ensuring that properties meet and exceed operating and financial goals. AMS will also help cover staff outages and gaps, support staff onboarding, and help provide new employee training. This position reports to the Vice President of Property Operations. This position is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to speak, read and write in standard business English
- Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in Property Management
- Comprehensive knowledge of LIHTC, HUD and other regulatory Compliance programs
- Ability to solve problems independently
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Knowledge of and experience working with a diverse populations and communication styles
Nice To Haves
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License, although not required
- Experience with RealPage Property Management software and Lumina Compliance
Responsibilities
- Training, onboarding, and supporting new Property Management staff
- Maintaining a schedule of recurring training, including external and cross departmental training
- Assume the duties of Property Managers when positions are vacant to support day-to-day function of sites and ensure a smooth handoff and onboarding to new staff
- Provide on-site support for new lease ups, to include leasing and marketing efforts, assist VPPO with creation and maintenance of policies and procedures, including tenant selection criteria, affirmative marketing plans, and referral agreements
- Provide administrative support to the Property Management team as needed
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance is free for employee only coverage!!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
