Leasing Agent at Roth Staffing Companies in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Permanent Leasing Assistant opening in Salem, MA!
Salary: $45,000-$50,000
Hours: Monday thru Friday. 8:30 AM â€" 5 PM EST.
Location: Salem, MA


Leasing Assistant
Our client, an exciting and highly entrepreneurial organization committed to community development and to preserving â€~at risk’ affordable rental housing, is seeking an individual to serve as Leasing Assistant. This individual will report to the Property Manager and also be responsible for Front Desk Attendant related responsibilities.
About the Opportunity
The Leasing Assistant position will present apartments and their provided amenities in a positive light to prospective tenants. The Leasing Assistant will also:
• Manage marketing of vacant units and timely rent collection to meet the properties’ budgetary goals following company policies and procedures and applicable HUD regulations.
• Advertise available apartments using a variety of media and promoting materials
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability necessary to understand the tasks and processes associated with the public housing occupancy cycle.
• Facilitate residents’ interviewing and screening process.
• Understand the lease and grievance procedures.
• Assist the Property Manager by ensuring that systems are in place or created to maximize resident and employee safety and health, and to preserve physical assets.
• Implement procedures including maintaining wait lists, evaluating eligibility and income, calculating rents and utility allowances.
• Monitor visitors at the assigned building and protect the property with the objective of minimizing risks.
• Perform administrative and office support activities including answer phones and relaying messages to the appropriate contact
Job Requirements
• Minimum of two years of experience in affordable property management or LIHTC leasing.
• Strong verbal, written and customer service communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in the use of computers including Word and Excel.
• Some post high school education preferred.
• Familiarity with Yardi software is a plus.
• Knowledge of HUD regulations, forms, inspection criteria and processes.
• Knowledge of multilayered programs such as RAD, Project Base Section 8, Housing Choice Vouchers and Tax Credit.
HOW WE RECOGNIZE & REWARD YOU
At our client, we understand that compensation and benefits are important not only to our employees but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of rewards and benefits to meet your needs including:
• Extensive Benefits package (i.e., Life Insurance, PPO Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k) and AD&D)
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• NEW Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Commute Expenses (parking & transit)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted fo