Property Management Assistant

Are you motivated by supporting thriving communities and ensuring residents feel truly at home? Do you take pride in keeping operations running smoothly, solving problems, and providing outstanding service? Avesta Housing is seeking a dedicated Property Management Assistant to help with managing our portfolio of affordable housing developments. In this essential role, you'll assist with resident applications and re-certifications, manage contracts, and support daily office operations. You'll communicate with residents, staff, and vendors, maintain confidential records, and help ensure compliance with housing regulations. Every day, your work will contribute directly to Avesta’s mission of creating and maintaining quality, affordable homes for people in need. This role is a great fit if you: Enjoy helping others and providing excellent customer service Bring strong organizational, communication, and administrative skills Thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment Want to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives and community well‑being About Avesta Housing Avesta Housing is a local leader in housing development, property management, and assisted living solutions. Founded in 1972, our nonprofit organization serves individuals and families in need of quality affordable housing in Maine and New Hampshire. What It’s Like to Work Here Our team members have positive attitudes, are creative problem solvers, and share a dedication to housing equity and inclusion for all. Our shared commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening our communities through affordable housing gives us purpose and inspires our best work. Our workplace culture and continuous opportunities for growth have resulted in Avesta Housing being a popular place to work. Qualifications Excellent judgment Detail oriented Good communications skills Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Salary $20 – $22 per hour Requirements High school diploma or equivalent. Experience in working with multi‑family housing preferred. Ability to travel. Strong organizational and time‑management skills. Ability to provide excellent customer service to Avesta residents, staff, visitors, and vendors. Experience assisting disadvantaged populations. Strong math and analytical skills.Ability to complete tasks on a timely basis. Excellent analytical and negotiating skills. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products. Work Location This position is based in Portland and will require travel to a portfolio of properties throughout the area. Employee Benefits Employer‑paid health and dental plans for employees Flexible spending and dependent care accounts 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6% Employer‑paid life, long‑term and short‑term disability Free mental wellness services for benefits‑eligible employees 13 paid holidays Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment Employee referral program Avesta Housing Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to being an inclusive community that values diversity in people, backgrounds, and ideas, and ensures fair treatment, access, and advancement for each person. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, socioeconomic background, veteran status, and family structure. We also recognize and value diversity in thought, communication styles, education, and career paths. We believe our work is strengthened by a team that reflects the communities we serve. If you are passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr