Property Management Site Specialist

Who We Are:Through the development ownership and operations of affordable housing properties Bellwether Housing has been a trailblazer in transforming the lives of lower-income individuals and families in our the largest non-profit housing provider in the Pacific NorthwestBellwether is a leader in State and local housing policy issues an innovator in financing and housing development strategies and a trusted partner to a diverse array of organizations in our community while providing resident and real estate development services to other mission-driven non-profits around Western Washington.

Salary:$34.81-$41.85/hour

The posted salary reflects the full pay range for this position. Offers made to qualified candidates will be made within this range and will bedeterminedbyvarious factors including knowledge skills experience qualifications location and other factors that would be critical to success in this role.

Position Overview:The Property Management Site Specialist is part of an elite property management team that provides expertise at buildings as needed. This position roves across the portfolio providing management support and training during employee leaves; taking the lead on auditing and preparing building offices for new staff; implementing and leading projects in buildings not meeting performance benchmarks; and completing other special projects as assigned utilizing various Bellwether software programs.

Work Schedule:Onsite Monday-Friday 8:30 am 5:00 pm or 8:00 am 4:30 pm. The final schedule will bedeterminedby thesupervisor.

Your Impact:

Property Manager Duties

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the property including resident satisfaction and retention the full resident lifecycle (e.g. lease administration rent collection and delinquency management) and property marketing in accordance with company standards.
• Responsible for meeting residents expectations and providing an excellent customer service experience.
• Responsible for providing supervision of onsite staff creating a climate in which team members want to do their best by leading and communicating a shared vision with the team and providing coaching and development.
• Responsible for executing the strategic marketing plan to attract andretainresidents.
• Respond to resident complaints and issues and serve as liaison to residents and corporate officeregardingthe administration ofcommon areamaintenance and the enforcement of landlord rules and regulations.
• Assistwiththe transitionof newly hired Property Managers to site providing site specific training.
• Assistwith community activities and other administrative duties thatimpactresidents.

Special Projects

• Assist Senior Regional Manager with Lease Amendments
• Provide lease-up support.
• Provide first-year compliance support.
• Conduct routine audits of all building files andassistProperty Managers in standardizing tenant files and electronic files in theappropriate foldersin the Building Folder on OneDrive.
• Assistwith conducting regular property inspections to ensure that the physical aspects of the property grounds andcommon areasmeet established standards for safety cleanliness and overall appearance.
• Provide support to Property Managers in housekeeping and funder inspections and follow up to ensure work orders are entered as needed and completedin a timely manner.

Who You Are:

MinimumRequirements

• Three years of prior apartment management experience managing residents and/or mixed-use real estate properties of 200 units.
• Previousaffordable housing compliance experience thatdemonstratesknowledge ofinitialand annual certification processes including reviewing and interpreting background screening reports and calculating household income.
• Experience with security and safetymonitoringactivity responding to/reporting safety concerns conducting investigations and cooperating with local law enforcement or equivalent training/education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Abilitytoexercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience applying fair housing laws and local landlord/tenant laws.
• Exceptional customer service aptitude including problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly and tactfully to both internal and external customer requests.
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail capable of taking personal initiative in a project as needed making sure all work is completed and of high quality.
• Great interpersonal skills to apply in diverse working situations with a variety of coworkers.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with Yardi property management software or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications

• One year of experience supervising staff.
• Completion of WSHFC Tax Credit Fundamentals and advanced training workshops.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist or CertifiedProfessionalOccupancy designation.
• CCTV surveillance experience.
• Experience with Seattle Housing Authority Section 8 Project and tenant-based programs.
• Experience working with Yardi or equivalent property management software.
• Experience with new property lease-up.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with community constituencies and social service agencies.
• Experience working with social service programs for diverse populations and makingreferrals asappropriate.
• Prior cleaning and light maintenance experience in a work environment.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish English/Tigrinya or English/Amharic is a plus.
• Must be able to perform non-repetitive lifting of at least 25 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED (equivalent education and experience may be substituted for the stated requirements).
• A valid Drivers License and the ability to travel between multiple sites on a regular basis.
• Youthrive ininclusive environments and have a passion for connecting with individuals who share a wide range of experiences. At your core you are committed to and value equity inclusion and respect.

What We Offer:Bellwether Housing is your platform for growth empowerment and purpose. When you join our team you will receive:

• Competitive compensationaccompanied by a generous benefits package.
• Medical dental and vision insurance.
• A403(b)-retirementplan with an employer match guiding you towards a prosperous future.
• Fuel for your personal and professional development with up to $1500 in employer-paid continuing education per year.
• An ORCA Transit Pass to navigate the city with ease.
• Up to 24paid days off in your first year prorated personal days renewed annuallyand 8 paid office closure days.
• The chance to be part of a transformative mission leaving a mark on the lives of those we serve in our communities.

At Bellwether Housing you will elevate your career in a rolethatsas rewarding as it is impactful whereyoullbe part of a movement that is helping shape the future of affordable housing in Seattle and where diversity equity inclusion and belongingare the pillars of our success.

Bellwether Housing embraces a workplace that is diverseequitable and inclusive and is dedicated to building a team that is made up of a variety of backgrounds perspectives experiences and skills that reflect the populations we committed to being an anti-racistorganizationwhile acknowledging we have a long way to go. You can learn more about our DEI work onourwebsite.

Work Authorization: All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsoremployment visas.

Bellwether Housing is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate based on race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federalstateor local support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) toreasonably accommodateall qualified applicants and employees by providing reasonable accommodations to people with request Reasonable Accommodation for the application or interviewprocessplease contactemailprotected.

Note: This role requires successful completion of a background checkin accordance withSeattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance.