Job Details Job Location
217 WYCKOFF AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$24.00 - $24.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day Shift
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Job Description Organizational Overview: RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Here are some highlights:
Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
RiseBoro's mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don't determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.
If you're interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate's experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.
Purpose of Position:Under the general supervision of the Leasing Manager, the Leasing Assistant is responsible for leasing activities leading to the rent-up of apartments within RiseBoro's existing housing portfolio. The position is responsible for performing various administrative functions while providing excellent customer service to current, and prospective residents and third-party agency representatives.
Schedule: 8:30AM - 5PM
Hourly: $24.00
Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Assist with the facilitation of all aspects of the apartment leasing process and qualifying prospective residents using the designated portal Contact applicants to schedule and conduct eligibility appointments Collect eligibility documentation & determine the eligibility of applicants based on income restriction processes Consult with prospective tenants to identify requirements and budgets, then matches these needs with available properties Follow up with applicants to secure missing documentation or collect additional information and documentation required Communicate application determinations to applicants i.e. approval, denial, waitlisted, etc. Manage all appeal responses with Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), coordinate HPD paperwork signing, etc. Conduct background and credit checks; verify references as directed by Leasing Manager Request and review all applicant income/ assets/ housing initial verifications from the applicant and third parties Coordinate unit viewing with potential renters and lease signing with applicants upon obtaining HPD approval Prepare leases for review and approval by the Leasing Manager; obtain property management and tenant signatures Assist with the coordination of move-in dates, materials, and processes Create and Organize tenant files, submit them to the auditor/investor for processing, and maintain audit ready Track the progress of all leasing activities for each project and maintain updates in the tracking log Support the Leasing Manager and the Leasing Coordinator with all aspects of RiseBoro leasing activities Generate and distribute lease renewals 150 days before the expiration date with the proper follow-up to make sure all leases are effectuated by the specified due date Assists with recordkeeping, filing, bookkeeping, and processing paperwork as required, including but not limited to posting lease renewals and entering move-in information into Yardi Systems software Perform administrative tasks and other related duties as assigned by the Leasing Manager Competencies: Demonstrated experience working in a leasing department/office or related work experience Demonstrated professional experience in marketing or property management preferred Proficiency and demonstrated experience in the NYC Housing Lottery process preferred Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills with meticulous attention to detail required A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite i.e. Word, Excel, etc. Excellent interpersonal skills with solid sales and customer service skills preferred Knowledge of Yardi Systems Software preferred Affordable housing management experience preferred Bilingual English/Spanish speaker strongly preferred Proficiency in Yardi Systems or similar software preferred Experience with Housing Connect 2.0 is preferred Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required Low-Income Housing Tax certification preferred A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a related field required A minimum of one (1) year of experience in marketing, leasing, or property management preferred Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision FSA after 60 days Commuter Benefits after 30 days 403B eligible after 30 days 13 Agency Holidays off 15 Vacation Days year 1
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
(EEO)/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department..
