LEASING SPECIALIST - TAMARACK STATION, FERRY LANDING, & FERRY STATION

Job Type
Full-time
Description
LEASING SPECIALIST - TAMARACK STATION, FERRY MANOR, FERRY LANDING, & FERRY STATION
FULL-TIME / IMMEDIATE OPENING
Conifer's many great Benefits include:
• 40 Hours / Mondays-Fridays 830am-5:30pm
• Competitive Pay with semi-annual bonus potential
• 15 Days Personal Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Elective benefits include Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Company paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Insurances
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities as Conifer grows
• Extraordinarily positive culture & environment
• Robust employee referral payment program
As a Leasing Specializing at Conifer, you will:
Be responsible for assisting in all operations of the leasing office and will work with Conifer's Compliance team members, to ensure our properties are compliant with Tax Credit, (LIHTC) housing program regulations.
You will report directly to the Community Manager for our Tamarack Station community in Camden, NJ You will work to minimize vacancies, quickly lease apartments, promote good working resident and public relations, assure program compliance and perform office tasks as required. You will qualify new tenants, provide tours of the community, and handle all details of move-ins. Daily activities will include working collaboratively with your community team as well as key partners in Maintenance, Compliance, Property Management and outside housing authority representatives to ensure all required aspects of apartment turnovers, leasing, compliance and assisting in operating a stable, fiscal operation are covered and meeting all requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet all deadlines in a timely manner as required under the various compliance regulations.
• Complete compliance reports as requested and required.
• Support Compliance and Leasing team members as needed.
• Willingness to learn and train on other housing compliance programs needed.
• Work collaboratively and effectively with regulatory housing compliance representatives.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 to 3 years prior Affordable Housing experience preferred.
• Prior experience with Low-Income Tax Credit, HUD Section 8 & other HUD programs.
• Knowledge of affordable housing industry compliance software program(s) required for processing state, federal applications.
• Demonstrated time management and multi-tasking skills to meet required deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills to assist internal and external customers.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook); accurate data entry and proofreading skills.
• Prior Yardi Voyager experience with affordable housing modules preferred; OR other housing compliance software skills with willingness to quickly learn Yardi.
• Basic Accounting skills with understanding of receivables, payables, and ability to assess incomes in relation to compliance regulations.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• Minimum High School/GED equivalent required.
• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) OR AHM (Assisted Housing Manager)
• Star (Rural Development 515)
• HCCP (Housing Credit Certified Professional)
• SHCM (Specialist in Housing Credit Management)
• §Fair Housing

Join our dynamic Conifer Realty Team - Conifer is a nationally ranked, full-service real estate company specializing in the development, construction, management and ownership of high-quality, affordable housing communities. Since its inception in 1975, Conifer has grown considerably - currently owning and managing over 15,300 multifamily units representing over 228 apartment communities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
APPLY TODAY via our website link: http://www.careersatconifer.com to complete our application process and attach your resume. You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team!
The salary range for this position is $17.00 to $20.00. The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. This range does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.
Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written with external and internal customers at all levels.
• Ability to work independently along with supporting the Compliance team.
• Self-starter, flexible, adaptable to changing priorities/projects as needed or assigned.
• Friendly, patient, caring personality; self-control, calm.
• Excellent listening skills, ability to collaboratively work with and understand the issues and attitudes of employees, residents. prospective residents, and regulatory housing representatives.
• Excellent business judgment, professionalism, and practices to handle complex, changing day-to-day matters.
• Outstanding organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills to meet all required deadlines.
• Resourceful; effective problem-solving skills; ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.