Leasing Specialist

Overview Avanath is proud to be named one of the top property management companies to provide affordable housing for the workforce. Cultivating the American Dream is the purpose that binds the Avanath team. Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, whether it is helping residents call one of our communities home, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce. Role The Leasing Specialist is responsible for leasing, marketing, and maintaining positive resident relations within the community. Key Competencies An aptitude for connecting: Creating a sense of community; building relationships with residents, staff, vendor partners, regulatory and social services partners. An authentic attitude: Demonstrating openness and professionalism when resolving resident and staff concerns. Professionalism and active listening: Supporting residents and staff so that each feels seen, heard, and valued. Qualifications 2+ years of sales and/or customer relations experience. Low‑income housing and tax credit experience highly desired. Bilingual (English & Spanish) highly desired. Thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. Solid computer knowledge: Windows (Word, Excel), internet, and e‑mail. Working knowledge of Yardi Voyager Property Management software. Key Accountabilities Greet and qualify prospects; record all visits on guest cards. Inspect models, communicate service needs, and demonstrate product knowledge to prospects. Guide application process; secure deposit and comply with Fair Housing requirements. Process applications for approval, update availability reports, and ensure units ready for move‑in. Follow up on prospects that did not close; refer to sister communities when appropriate. Secure new resident signatures and orient residents to the community. Monitor renewals, distribute and follow up on renewal notices. Administrative support: type leases, maintain resident files, distribute notices, maintain commission records, assist management with various tasks. Resident retention: answer calls, coordinate maintenance requests, follow up on repairs, maintain open communication with management, contribute to cleanliness and curb appeal. Ensure compliance with company policies, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. Physical Demands & Working Conditions Essential staff: report to work and adhere to safety protocols. Frequent sitting and walking. Repetitive use of computer, keyboard, mouse, phone. Reading, comprehending, writing, performing calculations, verbal communication. Work may include elevated sites and uneven ground. Occasional squatting, bending neck/waist, twisting, pushing, pulling. How Avanath Supports You Culture built on purpose and core values: commitment to integrity, spirit of caring, and focus on continuous improvement. Comprehensive benefits: health, dental & vision, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays and more. Growth opportunities based on achievement and internal promotion. Development: online training, classes, and one‑on‑one coaching. Diversity & Inclusion Avanath Capital is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize that diverse thoughts, backgrounds, talents, and experiences enable us to achieve our mission to enable opportunities for American families. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexuality, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics. Our diversity initiatives include recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, professional development, training, promotions, transfers, and workplace culture. Compensation Range

$23‑$25 USD