Assistant Property Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $24.00-$27.00

Benefits: Medical HMO, dental and vision insurance is free for employee only coverage

Everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. At Community Roots Housing, this truth drives our work. By embracing community-led development and engaging in deep-rooted partnerships, we’re fostering vibrant, equitable communities where everyone has access to safe, affordable and welcoming homes. Today, with nearly 40 apartment buildings – over 2,000 residents -- we continue our commitment to build community with and for people. We are a top performing, high-capacity not-for-profit corporation with an innovative portfolio throughout the Seattle area. Our buildings have won numerous awards from HUD, Urban Land Institute, Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, Future wise and other community development awards. 

Job Summary:

Community Roots Housing is looking for two Assistant Property Managers to support the Property Managers at our 100+ unit buildings with day-to-day operations, Pride Place & Station House and Liberty Bank Building & Africatown Plaza. The job responsibilities include leasing, income certifications, maintenance, rent collection, tenant relations, and rules enforcement. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Property Manager or Senior Property Manager with all aspects of the community’s daily operations.
• Keep RealPage and related resident management systems accurate and up to date.
• Communicate effectively with prospective residents through email, phone calls, appointments, and follow-up outreach.
• Conduct apartment tours and guide new residents through the application, leasing, and move-in processes.
• Respond promptly to resident questions and concerns.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents, prospective residents, and guests.
• Support the Property Manager with tax credit compliance, including required certifications.
• Communicate and document concerns to the Property Manager in a timely manner.
• Assist the Property Manager with preparing weekly reports.
• Prepare and post required notices.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read and write in standard business English.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to problem solve independently.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with a diverse populations.
• The ability to walk stairs, climb ladders, and operate common cleaning tools.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize time efficiently, prioritize and perform tasks independently. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• One-year affordable property management or leasing experience.
• Tax credit, HUD Project Based Section 8, and other forms of affordable housing experience.
• Experience with property management software (One Site RealPage).

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Demands: Constant – hearing or taking in auditory information, seeing (including small detail) or taking in visual information, and sitting. Frequent - Fine finger manipulation, talking, lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, moving around the office and to off-site locations, repetitive hand and arm motion, handling/grasping, pushing/pulling. Occasional - Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds. Use of Stairs.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time without notice.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical HMO, Dental and Vision is free for employee only coverage with Medical PPO buy up available
• Accrual of 22 days of PTO in your first year of employment
• 13 paid holidays
• 2 personal days
• Sick Time
• ORCA regional business passport
• Employer paid basic life insurance and disability insurance 
• SupportLinc employee assistance program
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA 
• Retirement: employee contribution through the Department of Retirement Systems Deferred Compensation Program, employer contribution of 2% annually through Fidelity SEP IRA

Community Roots Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Community Roots Housing is a “Ban the Box” employer. However, per Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements, any candidate selected for this position must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment.