Leasing Agent I/COS (Summer Park-1262)

Explore a career at EAH Housing. Start or continue a career in real estate development and management with EAH Housing. We are a mission-based nonprofit organization and industry leader for more than 50 years, working to create opportunities to empower people to live better lives across California and Hawai`i.

About the role

This position is for a full-time Leasing Agent I/COS at Summer Park, a 248-unit affordable family housing community in Fresno, CA. This is a Section 8 and Tax Credit property. Qualified candidates will have 1+ year of related apartment leasing experience and knowledge of affordable housing. Tax credit and/or project-based Section 8 experience preferred. COS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing and implementing marketing plan and creation of advertisements
• Provides property tours and shows model unit
• Logs all traffic, completes follow-up, processes rental application, and prepares lease
• Collects deposit and conducts unit inspection
• Conducts market survey of competition
• Participates in property inspections, move-in/move-out, and aids residents with move-out process
• Participates in re-certification process

Requirements

• 1+ year of related apartment leasing experience
• COS experience preferred
• Knowledge of affordable housing (Tax Credit and/or project-based Section 8 preferred)
• MS Office knowledge and intermediate skills
• Must pass criminal background check, education verification, and employment history verification
• Drug testing required (does not test for marijuana/cannabis)
• Certain roles may require fingerprinting due to legal requirements
• If onsite housing is required, household members over 18 must also undergo criminal background check and tenant screening

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match
• 15 days of vacation per year (increases with years of service)
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Flexible start times (for REM onsite positions)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP – Mental Health, Financial, and Legal Services
• $1,500 Employee Referral Program
• EAH University, an in-house training program

Pay

Salary range: $17.85 to $27.20 per hour; hiring range for new employees is generally $17.85 to $22.53 per hour, depending on experience.

About EAH Housing

Established in 1968, EAH Housing is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. EAH develops low-income multifamily housing, manages more than 222 properties throughout California and Hawai’i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts. EAH serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities with a staff of 700 people.