Temporary Housing Acquisitions Specialist

Brilliant Corners•San Francisco, CA

9d•$57,999 - $57,999•Hybrid

About The Position

Brilliant Corners is hiring a temporary Housing Acquisitions Specialist for its San Francisco Housing Platform. The role focuses on acquiring market-rate rental units in the San Francisco Greater Bay Area and helping landlords fill vacancies through program incentives such as holding agreements, rental subsidies, and damage mitigation funding. The specialist works to secure housing for people experiencing homelessness while supporting property providers and coordinating with clients, colleagues, service partners, and other stakeholders. The position reports to the Housing Acquisitions Specialist Manager, with support and direction from the Senior Housing Acquisitions Specialist. It is a temporary six-month position with a fixed end date from the time of hire. The job is hybrid and requires substantial travel: approximately 60%–80% driving each month for community visits, property viewings, landlord meetings, and occasional office meetings, trainings, or work-related tasks. The position is based in San Francisco and may involve travel to Solano County. Brilliant Corners is a California nonprofit providing housing and housing-related services to vulnerable individuals, including people transitioning from or at risk of homelessness or institutionalization. Its Housing Services Team partners with landlords, service providers, and property providers to develop supportive housing solutions. The San Francisco Housing Platform offers scattered-site supportive housing and rapid rehousing for families and individuals facing barriers to housing. The role requires community travel and physical mobility for standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. It also involves sitting for up to six to eight hours a day and safely lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds. The stated pay is $27.88 per hour. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a retirement plan with a 5% match; life insurance; paid time off; family leave; short- and long-term disability; training and development; and wellness resources.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to use critical thinking in decision-making, with good organizational and record-keeping skills and independent judgment.
Willingness to travel and make multiple visits in the community.
Reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license, a clean driving record, and automobile insurance.
Ability to tactfully resolve or mediate issues between landlords and tenants.
Basic computer knowledge and moderate to strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Flexibility in scheduling and prioritizing tasks.
Physical mobility for standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces.
Ability to sit for up to six to eight hours a day and safely lift, carry, push, or pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds.
Mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in leasing, real estate, property management, supportive housing, San Francisco Greater Bay Area rental markets, city planning/public policy, subsidy programs, or sales; desired but not required.
PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

Identify and secure appropriate rental housing throughout the San Francisco Greater Bay Area.
Generate and use leasing leads through phone, internet, social media, in-person outreach, and/or canvassing.
Market and network SFHP program incentives to prospective landlords, property managers, and associations.
Manage accounts and provide ongoing support to property providers; nurture repeat business opportunities and facilitate communication among clients, Brilliant Corners staff, and other stakeholders.
Maintain and update thorough and accurate lead and property data in Salesforce.
Design, implement, and produce reports and workflow systems to optimize acquisition strategies and program operations.
Conduct housing quality inspections and advise stakeholders of deficiencies that need correction or resolution.
Drive frequently for community visits, property viewings, and meetings with landlords and leasing agents.