Leasing Agent I/COS - EAH Housing : Job Details

Start or continue a career in real estate development and management with EAH Housing. We are looking for talented and skilled professionals as we expand our property portfolio throughout California and Hawai`i. As a mission-based nonprofit organization and industry leader for more than 50 years, we live up to our values, and work to create opportunities to empower people to live better lives. Join us and make a difference today.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match. We also offer generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule, and work schedule flexibility. We believe in work/life balance. 15 days of vacation per year (which increases based on years of service) 10 paid sick days per year 13 paid holidays Flexible Start Times (REM Onsite Positions) We take care of our employees. Competitive Salaries 403b Retirement Plan with a match to every dollar you save for retirement, up to 5% of your pay Employee Wellness Program Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans Affordable Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account EAP Mental Health, Financial and Legal Services $1,500 Employee Referral Program EAH University, an in-house training program

This position is for a full-time Leasing Agent I/COS to work at Markham Plaza I/II, a 140-unit affordable family housing community in San Jose, CA. This is a PSH site. This is a HUD 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 preferred. COS certification preferred. Salary range: $20.00 to $30.00 per hour; hiring range for new employees is generally $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, DOE. Please note an offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate and the current salary level of individuals working at EAH in a similar role.

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 in California and Hawai'i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts.

EAH Housing puts its core values into action every day as our staff of 700 people serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and invest in our employees through extensive training programs.

The Leasing Agent I/COS is directly responsible for marketing and leasing the property. The Leasing Agent is also responsible for providing resident relations services.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of related apartment leasing experience/COS experience
• MS Office knowledge and intermediate skills
• Knowledge of affordable housing

Criminal background checks and drug testing are required for employment with EAH Housing.