Housing Program Specialist

Housing Program Specialist

Have you ever wanted to help local workforce with housing needs in Summit County? The Summit Combined Housing Authority is looking for a new team member. The Housing Program Specialist works under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Summit Combined Housing Authority (Executive Director). The Housing Program Specialist will work to support the Summit Combined Housing Authority's homebuyer application qualification, annual occupancy surveys, resale calculations, down payment assistance, and education programs. The position requires extensive contact with the public, government agencies, and community groups. Exceptional customer service skills, a demonstrated commitment to increasing opportunities for historically underserved communities, and a willingness to learn new skills are expected.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Training: This position requires knowledge and skills equivalent to a bachelor's degree with substantial coursework in government, planning, sociology, business administration or a relevant quantitative discipline. Practical Experience: Practical experience in Housing, Social Services, Community Outreach, Public Administration, or Finance. Demonstrated success working directly with customers or the public. Experience working with historically underserved communities. Competency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation or data visualization software. Database management experience or the ability to design online data collection processes is a plus. Fluency in Spanish or other languages used in Summit County households highly desired. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND FORMAL TRAINING: Experience working in a Salesforce-based platform is desired Social Media management and website updating is a plus Proven work with a board of directors, including completing minutes and open meeting requirements