Housing Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Affordable Housing experience
• Sales Experience preferred
• Proven success in high volume leasing, sales, or customer facing roles
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (approximately 50% - 80%)
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Finds joy and fun in doing outreach marketing
• Loves to talk to others
• 1 year of apartment experience or degree in real estate management
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience with YARDI
• Prior experience with RCAH preferred (but will train)

Responsibilities

• Actively market and lease apartment homes to achieve aggressive monthly move in targets
• Consistently demonstrate strong closing skills in a fast-paced lease up environment
• Conduct tours, follow-up communications, and outreach activities to generate qualified traffic
• Maintain detailed prospect and leasing activity records
• Execute onsite and community based marketing and outreach efforts
• Build relationships with local referral partners and community organizations
• Participate in and organize marketing events designed to accelerate occupancy
• Process applicant files accurately and efficiently in accordance with RCAH, affordable housing, and company requirements
• Ensure all required documentation and attachments are uploaded timely and accurately into Yardi
• Prepare and maintain complete files suitable for first year audits
• Balance leasing speed with documentation accuracy to mitigate compliance and audit risk
• Travel to assigned communities as directed, often with limited notice
• Adapt quickly to different teams, markets, and property conditions
• Represent the company professionally across all locations

Benefits

• Eligibility for semi-annual merit increases: January and July
• Paid every Friday
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical Coverage: Choice of two medical plans (PPO and HDHP) to fit your needs
• HSA Contributions: Company-funded contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) each year
• Dental, Vision & More: FSA, dental, vision, life, accident insurance, plus short- and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match to support your future
• Time Off: Company-paid holidays and weekly accrual of Paid Time Off equivalent to up to 16 days in the first year
• Emotional Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, your dependents at home, and even children away at college
• Professional Growth: Professional development assistance to support your career goals