Leasing Consultant, Affordable Housing, MD, DC, VA Region

Enterprise Community Partners•Washington, DC

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Markets and leases the property, ensures a safe and attractive living environment for residents, exceptional quality and service, sustained resident satisfaction, operational efficiency, and strong financial results. This role requires prior Affordable Housing experience within the LIHTC industry.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment demonstrating strong organizational and follow up skills along with an ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact, in English, with a diverse group of associates, residents and external agencies.
Ability to read, in English, at a level sufficient to understand policies and procedures, safety notices, general business correspondence and/or documentation.
Strong computer and keyboarding skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to quickly master new applications.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy.
Strong customer service orientation to older adults.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle a high volume of telephone calls.
Possess and maintain timely and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Previous sales and/or tax credit leasing experience preferred.
NCHM COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) & TCS (Tax Credit Specialist) Certification or equivalent certification from a nationally recognized compliance training program and experience, or ability and commitment to obtain certifications at the next available course offering.

Responsibilities

Implements sales and marketing activities both on and off site to achieve occupancy goals; recommends strategies to adjust activities as needed in response to market conditions, competitive pressures, apartment turnovers, and other factors influencing occupancy; maintains knowledge of competitive properties and market trends and makes recommendations as appropriate.
Ensures strict compliance with the Fair Housing Act, shows and leases apartments; qualifies prospective residents in compliance with program requirements; manages lease renewal process.
Interacts routinely with residents; communicates effectively, appropriately, and courteously with residents, associates, management and guests to ensure that all areas of concern are addressed promptly and professionally.
Complies with Enterprise Residential’s policies and procedures and external regulatory requirements; ensures solid understanding of Enterprise Residential’s operational and human resources policies and procedures.
Collects rents, monitors and manages delinquencies and collections, and maintains accurate records.
Prepares, monitors, and distributes reports on a variety of operational and financial data.
Promotes resident services initiatives in conjunction with the Resident Services Department; drives efforts at the community level, engaging residents in social, educational, planned activities and events.
Participates in and attend all required training sessions.
Keeps Property Manager informed of any information that could affect property operations.
Supports other communities as assigned by management.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

annual performance bonuses
generous paid leave programs
dental, health, and vision care plans
family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support
health advocacy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
mental health benefits
financial education
wellness programs
auto-enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
learning and development opportunities
tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications