Leasing Specialist

Avesta Housing • Portland, ME

11d • $24 - $25

About The Position

Avesta Housing is seeking a mission-driven Leasing Specialist to support applicants and residents while helping maintain strong occupancy across its communities. The position serves as a key contact for prospective residents, guiding applicants through leasing, supporting eligibility determinations, maintaining waitlists, and assisting with income verifications. The Leasing Specialist works closely with property management to market available units, meet leasing timelines, and ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations. The role contributes to Avesta Housing’s mission of creating and maintaining quality, affordable homes for people in need.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience working in an office setting.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proactive critical thinking ability.
• Excellent keyboard skills and proficiency in major office software applications.
• Flexibility 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with disadvantaged populations and familiarity with eligibility determination.
• Experience with Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties and/or affordable housing.
• Understanding of fair housing practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective residents and applicants through the leasing process.
• Support eligibility determinations.
• Maintain waitlists.
• Assist with income verifications.
• Collaborate with property management to market available units.
• Help meet leasing timelines.
• Ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations.
• Organize and reprioritize work as business needs shift.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an immediately vested employer match of up to 6%.
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance.
• Free mental wellness services for benefits-eligible employees.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in the first year of employment.
• Up to 3 personal days.
• Professional development assistance.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED