Marketing and Occupancy Specialist

Description

People’s Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is looking to hire a Marketing & Occupancy Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA.

With a mission to build affordable homes, with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People’s Self-Help Housing is a the longest serving nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low income working families, farmworkers, seniors and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote, health, education and connections to community-based resources.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the marketing of all new construction lease up projects in accordance with the AFHMP.
• Coordinate press releases and other community outreach efforts with other departments.
• Organize and/or create all marketing and leasing materials.
• Responsible for ensuring full occupancy of all new construction projects by initial lease up deadline with support from Property Managers and Portfolio Managers.
• Serves as primary contact and resource for lease up projects.
• Closely monitor and report on project status.
• Interview applicants and collect essential documents to verify program eligibility and sustainability.
• Collect security deposits and rents for move in.
• Inspect units and complete inspection reports for move in.
• Work respectfully and courteously with other employees, residents, and the general public.
• Follow directions and work well under pressure.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, work plans, performance measures, and continuous improvement of service delivery to assist in attaining the department and agency initiatives, goals, and mission through a spirit of service, teamwork, and respect

Requirements

 Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of affordable housing programs and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of TDG’s policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to foster strong teamwork and a cooperative environment.
• Strong leadership ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Prepare letters, memos, and reports.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-term goals.
• Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to effectively prioritize.
• Flexible, pragmatic, problem solver with ability to make sound decisions.
• Understands customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, diplomacy, patience, and courtesy.
• Work with diverse populations.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Experience Requirements

• At least two years’ work experience in a non-profit or public housing program or related field
• Leasing and marketing experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.

License/Certifications

• Must possess a valid California driver's license, automobile liability insurance and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• May have to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time.
• May have to reach, squat, bend, and/or lift office-related objects.
• Ability to travel to any site between Ventura County and North San Luis Obispo County.