Leasing Manager

Avesta•Portland, ME

58d•$31 - $40

About The Position

Are you motivated by creating strong, inclusive communities and helping people find a place to call home? Do you take pride in leading teams, navigating complex regulations, and balancing customer service with operational excellence? Avesta Housing is seeking a mission-driven Leasing Manager to lead our leasing efforts and maximize occupancy across our affordable housing portfolio. In this leadership role, you’ll guide and develop a high-performing Leasing Specialist team, oversee leasing operations and compliance, and collaborate closely with property management and internal partners to reduce vacancies and improve systems. You’ll serve as a subject-matter expert in affordable housing leasing, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and continuously refine processes to better serve applicants and residents. Every day, your work will directly support Avesta’s mission of improving lives by creating and maintaining quality, affordable homes for people in need. This role is a great fit if you: Enjoy leading, coaching, and supporting a team in a fast-paced environment Bring strong expertise in affordable housing compliance and leasing operations Thrive on problem-solving, process improvement, and cross-team collaboration Want to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families access safe, stable housing About Avesta Housing Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire. What it’s Like to Work Here Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem-solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work. Our employees selected Avesta Housing as a 2025 Best Places to Work in Maine because of our opportunities for career advancement, friendly workplace culture, impressive benefits and compensation, responsive managers, and company values! What We're Looking For The person who is ready for this opportunity will generally offer these attributes: Excellent customer service skills. Excellent keyboard skills and proficiency in major office software applications. Experience with Yardi or similar property management software preferred. Ability to organize and reprioritize work as business needs shift. Superior written and verbal communication skills. Excellent judgment and ability to make sound decisions based on information at hand. Demonstrated ability to work independently with high level of accuracy. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Requirements

Minimum four years of experience in affordable housing, including three years of leasing experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s or associate degree preferred.
Experience working with marginalized populations and familiarity with eligibility determination preferred.
Understanding of fair housing practices and regulations.
Designation in LIHTC, RD, and/or HUD from nationally recognized trainer.
Demonstrated leadership experience within a team.
Management experience preferred.