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Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT) is seeking a candidate with experience in property management. The ideal candidate will have at least three to five years of direct property management experience and commitment to working with diverse communities. Under the supervision of the Director of Housing Operations, the Senior Property Manager will assist in managing scattered site rental units (apartments, single-family homes, duplexes, etc).
About Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT)
DCLT is a community land trust that builds strong communities by developing, managing, and advocating for permanent affordable housing that offers Durham residents with low and moderate incomes a stable foundation for achieving economic security. A community land trust is a nonprofit organization that sells homes and retains ownership of the underlying land, ensuring the future affordability of housing in perpetuity. For over 30 years, DCLT has used the community land trust model to curb displacement.
Role Expectations:
The Senior Property Manager should be a highly-organized, hands-on administrator with the ability to communicate easily with our diverse residents. The SPM is responsible for property management of all DCLT’s rental properties, rental compliance duties, and supervision of maintenance staff. The Senior Property Manager supports all residents in rental and ownership units. The candidate is expected to assist with the daily management of the portfolio and utilize all methods of communication (in- person, phone, email, etc.). Time will be spent with in-office work, conducting property inspections, record keeping, on-property, and working closely with the entire staff to further DCLT’s culture of service.
Essential Functions:
• Maintain property accounting and reporting including but not limited to: collecting and posting rent, financial and leasing reports, month end, etc.
• Oversee application intake, assist with leasing, renewals, and resident notification.
• Be the Housing Operations Director’s right hand person regarding property operations.
• Manage various tasks using strong administration skills such as managing lease files, income verification’s as required for HUD programs, updating necessary paperwork, rental waitlist, and computer systems etc.
• Work closely with all members of DCLT staff, supervise the maintenance team as required, and conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Monitors, inspects, and assesses the property landscape and other attributes to identify and address potential safety hazards and concerns and to ensure quality property aesthetics.
Responsibilities:
• Work with the Housing Operations Director to oversee all daily operations of residential properties, from tenant management to recertification and tenant lease renewal.
• Identify and screen applicants for rental properties.
• Ensure lease agreement documents are current, accurate, and in compliance.
• Ensures that all applicable deposits, rents, and other fees and ancillary revenues are collected.
• Manage resident compliance with property rules & regulations. Manage court/legal proceedings.
• Insure maintenance and turnover of rental units. Works with the vendors to manage property maintenance programs to ensure prompt and courteous responses to maintenance requests, an adequate supply of market ready apartments to meet leasing demand, and property appearance which meets or exceeds standards
Candidate Skills:
· Proven ability to take a leadership role, plan, and direct the work of others.
· Proven ability to express thoughts, perceptions, and ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
· Proven ability to elicit and support enthusiasm, commitment, and productive behavior from others to accomplish specific results through their efforts.
· Proven ability to anticipate, identify, and analyze problems and opportunities, establish priorities, and efficiently allocate resources.
· Proven ability to delegate and coordinate the work required to meet overall objectives within specified time and budget.
· Proven ability to maintain the flexibility necessary to adapt, respond, and meet the needs of the organization.
· Demonstrated ability to review and measure progress against specific criteria and to take necessary corrective action.
· Ability to work with, understand people of all ethnic backgrounds, and understand the problems of residents.
Candidate Qualifications:
• Prior Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of federal regulations governing rental and homeownership (i.e. section 8, HOME, LIHTC, etc.).
• Working knowledge of an automated property management system.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently to accomplish goals by established deadline.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with activities, programs and mission of nonprofit housing providers.
• Commitment to and experience in community development and working in multi-cultural
organizations and communities.
• Excellent grasp of real estate, property management and accounting systems and
procedures.
• Familiar with applicable public reporting requirements and regulations.
• Knowledge of the HOME, Supportive Housing, Tax Credit Program and various subsidy programs.
• Knowledge of EEOC, OSHA and Fair Housing regulations.
• Excellent computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Preferred Candidates will have:
Education:
College degree preferred but not required.
Real Estate License a plus.
Experience:
Five to seven years of experience in real estate property management in organizations comparable to DCLT and HUD Programs.
Other:
Resident of Durham or adjacent areas preferred.
Hours, Salary and Benefits:
Full-time position at 37.5 hours a week within a 5-day work week. Competitive Salary.
Benefits include employer-paid health/vision/dental insurance, 401k contribution, health & wellness incentive.