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Employment Listings from Housing Organizations

HDC regularly posts job announcements for housing organizations. If you would like to post a job with HDC, please send an email with information about the position. Note a closing date if applicable and include a website or phone number to find additional information. HDC reserves the right to edit or refuse any posting, and will limit posts to nonprofit housing and related organizations. Send to hdc@housingconsortium.org. *Please note we accept posting for our website at any time, but postings for our newletter must be in by the 25th of the month. We remove listings after 35 days. If you still want the position posted after that, you will need to contact HDC to let us know. Also, let us know if the position has been filled.

New Listings
Last updated: JULY 3, 2008

Landscaper/Cleaner-Southwest Region, King County Housing Authority
The King County Housing Authority is currently recruiting for a full-time position of Landscaper/Cleaner for properties located in Tukwila, Des Moines, Normandy Park and surrounding areas. Under the general supervision of the Property Manager, the employee will perform various types of manual labor work involving the care and upkeep of buildings and grounds, such as general cleaning of common areas, apartment units between tenants, lawns and litter pick-up. Requirements for this position include: High School degree or equivalent and one year experience in building maintenance and/or grounds keeping. The starting salary for this position is $15.41 per hour. The excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 12 paid vacation days, sick pay, 12 paid holidays, life insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement and 457b retirement savings plan, positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, mileage reimbursement, plus more! To apply submit cover letter, resume and application materials (available on website) to KCHA, Human Resources, Job #08-13, 600 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188. This position closes on July 18th, 2008. For more information go to www.kcha.org.

Associate Director of Housing Development, Intercommunity Mercy Housing
Performs development tasks associated with the new construction, and/or rehabilitation of affordable and supportive rental housing units and/or mixed-income for-sale housing. Submit applications for funding and negotiate financing terms. Responsible for coordinating and overseeing housing development projects and identifying new development opportunities and project feasibility assessment. Prepare development and operating budgets. Meet with neighborhood groups and government officials. Starting salary $71,507. Contact Joanne LaTuchie at (206) 838-5700 ext 13 for more information.

Building Specialist (Live-in), Plymouth Housing Group
Building Specialists are responsible for the monitoring and assisting with the safety and security of each building and their tenants. Most PHG buildings are staffed 7-days a week and some are staff 24-hours a day.  Most openings are for live out staff but from time to time there are live in positions in which the Building Specialist receives an apartment as part of the their compensation. Qualifications include: a high school diploma or GED equivalent, customer service experience, basic computer experience, experience working with diverse, low-income or special needs populations. Compensation for this positions is $8.25-$13.00 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability, group life insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, bus pass subsidy and EAP. PHG application required.  E-mail or visit for application package: PLYMOUTH HOUSING GROUP, 2209 First Avenue, Seattle, WA  98121. FAX:   (206) 374-0602. Email: jobs@plymouthhousing.org. For more information about PHG go to www.plymouthhousing.org.

Project Manager, U.S. HUD Office of Multi-Family Housing
We are pleased to announce a Project Manager job opportunity with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing in Seattle, WA. Starting pay for these positions is between $57,657.00 - $89,842.00, depending on qualifications and prior job experience. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working with HUD Section 8 and/or insured multifamily properties and programs, and must be able to effectively analyze complex issues/problems and recommend solutions, be an effective communicator both orally and in writing, and must have experience using computerized property management or financial systems. The complete job announcement, qualifications, and application procedures may be found at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=7316806. Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications is very short; applications must be received in our Fairfax, Virginia servicing center by July 7, 2008 or emailed to HUDjobs@yrci.com.

Program Assistant, WA Low Income Housing Alliance
The Program Assistant has primary responsibility for program support and office management activities working toward the goal of providing an affordable home for everyone in Washington. This includes staffing meetings, keeping schedules, database management, and a variety of office support tasks. Qualifications include: a college degree or commensurate experience, excellent communication skills, experience in the use of software programs such as MS Word, Access, Powerpoint and Excel. Salary for this position is very competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave and generous holiday schedules. Send resume and succinct cover letter describing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to: jobs@wliha.org by July 13th.

Mobilization Coordinator, WA Low Income Housing Alliance
This position will help develop and implement WLIHA’s mobilization program to increase the number and diversity of voices working toward the goal of providing an affordable home for everyone in Washington. Duties include: managing non-partisan voter registration and mobilization program, building a base of grassroots supporters, planning statewide housing and homelessness advocacy day, managing electronic advocacy and performing other duties as required. Qualifications include: college degree or commensurate experience, at least 2 years experience in community organizing, campaign management, or voter registration/mobilization, experience with program development and volunteer management experience would prove helpful. Salary for this position is $42,000-$50,000 depending on experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement, vacation, sick leave and generous holiday schedules. Send resume and succinct cover letter describing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to: jobs@wliha.org by July 13th.

Property Management (3 positions), Low Income Housing Institute
The Low Income Housing Institute is a private non-profit developer & manager of low-income properties. LIHI has the following job openings: Program Coordinator (COS highly preferred) – Olympia/Lacey, Temp. Program Coordinator (3 months) – Puyallup/Olympia/Lacey, and Maintenance Tech – greater Seattle.  For full job descriptions and application form see www.lihi.org, 206-443-9935.  Fax 206-443-9851.  Email hr@lihi.org.

Leasing Associate, Capitol Hill Housing
The Leasing Associate is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of policies, procedures, programs, plans and fair housing laws with the goal of 100% occupancy. The Leasing Associate works closely with Property Managers, Compliance Managers, Resident Managers and Fund Development to market CHH units. The leasing Associate is responsible for attracting and placing eligible tenants and provides a high level of customer service to tenants and residents. This position must maintain a high level of confidentiality. Minimum qualifications include: High School diploma or GED, one year prior work experience in apartment leasing or high-volume customer service role in property management industry, good oral and written communications skills in English and experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook). Starting Salary range is $15-$16 per hour, DOE. Please submit a resume and a cover letter to: email: resumes@chhip.org; mail:  Resumes, Capitol Hill Housing, 1406 Tenth Ave. Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98122. For more information go to www.chhip.org.

Leasing/Customer Service Representative, Capitol Hill Housing
The Leasing Customer Service Representative is responsible for answering and directing incoming phone calls (8 lines, 26 extensions). Receiving and responding to email and distribute accordingly to in-boxes. Provide excellent customer service to clients and walk ins with their questions and direct to appropriate employee. Keep reception area tidy. Monitor incoming faxes and distribute accordingly to in-boxes. Monitor supply list and provide front desk supplies as needed. Check applications for missing data, return or distribute applications accordingly. Update information on websites and/or construct memos. Monitor in/Out postings and relay information correctly. Some light data entry is included. Minimum qualifications include: High School diploma or GED, one year prior work experience in apartment leasing or high-volume customer service role in property management industry, good oral and written communication skills in English, experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook). Starting Salary range is $14-$15 per hour, DOE. Candidates selected for this position must pass a criminal history background and a credit background check prior to employment with Capitol Hill Housing. Please submit a resume and a cover letter to: email: resumes@chhip.org; mail:  Resumes, Capitol Hill Housing, 1406 Tenth Ave. Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98122. For more information go to www.chhip.org.

Building Coordinator (Live-In), Plymouth Housing Group
The Building Coordinator (BC) is a lead staff position that works closely with the building manager to facilitate and coordinate program operations including directing staff activities and tasks to be completed as assigned by the building manager. Essential job qualifications are (any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education and experience): AA Degree or equivalent (experience may be substituted for education), one year customer service experience and/or one year working in a similar position or environment. Experience with diverse, low-income or special needs population, janitorial and light maintenance skills and working knowledge of section 8 subsidy program or low income housing tax credit regulations are preferred. $9.75 – 13.05 Hourly DOQ + apartment (1 bedroom unit) & basic phone plus benefits, including medical, dental & vision insurance, long-term disability, group life insurance, 403(B) retirement plan, paid vacation, sick & holiday, bus pass subsidy & EAP. Submit a letter of interest, with a current resume to and/or a PHG application to: PHG, 2209 First Avenue, Seattle, WA  98121, FAX:   (206) 374-0602 or email: jobs@plymouthhousing.org. More information can be found at www.plymouthhousing.org. This position is open until filled.

Property Assistant, SCIDpda
Under the direct supervision of Housing Manager, the Property Assistant will provide administrative support to Operations Department, primarily the housing division.  The incumbent will work closely with residents and tenants, housing applicants and SCIDPDA staff to provide excellent customer service to residents, tenants and our community. Essential duties include: computer data entry – receipts, charges, work orders, and resident and tenant data, bank deposit preparation, customer Service - respond to housing inquiries, assist applicants and residents prepare forms, help meet resident and tenant requests, assist Managers with leasing, move-in and move-out processes, assist in certification/recertification process – helping residents fill out forms, distributing and collecting appropriate verifications, resident file maintenance, fill in at front desk as necessary. High School education and one year of general office and/or clerical experience are required. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a business office environment to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. For more information go to website www.scidpda.org/aboutus/employment.aspx Send cover letter addressing qualifications and completed application to: SCIDpda Attn Judith Medilo, Human Resources, PO Box 3302, Seattle, WA 98114 or at 409 Maynard Avenue South, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 by fax: (206) 467-6376 or email: judithm@scidpda.org. We look forward to working with you!

Position is open until filled. Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Housing Manager, SCIDpda
Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) is a community-based organization that advocates for the preservation and responsible development of the Seattle Chinatown International District.  Our balance approach consists of four focus areas: programs & services, property management, community development, and neighborhood involvement. The ideal candidate has experience managing the day-to-day operation of the residential portfolio.  Support housing staff in providing excellent customer service to our residents.  Ensure that each property is functioning at defined performance benchmark standards in the following areas: regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, physical health and general tenant relations.  A high level of emphasis is placed on ensuring safe and clean housing environment and robust building communities. This is a regular full time position. Salary range is $45k to $55k DOE, plus benefits. For more information go to website www.scidpda.org/aboutus/employment.aspx Send cover letter addressing qualifications and completed application to: SCIDpda Attn Judith Medilo, Human Resources, PO Box 3302, Seattle, WA 98114 or at 409 Maynard Avenue South, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98104 by fax: (206) 467-6376 or email: judithm@scidpda.org. We look forward to working with you!

Position is open until filled. Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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