COMPANY SUMMARY:

The John Stewart Company is a full-service housing management, development and consulting organization that began in 1978 with a commitment to providing high quality service in the affordable housing sector. We work to enrich the lives of our residents and employees, while delivering our services cost‐effectively, efficiently and with the highest levels of professionalism, compassion, integrity and respect.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

The Leasing Agent works as part of a team under the direction of Property Manager, to lease units and provide customer assistance to the clients of the company and the property. The Leasing Agent must relate well to people, exercise good judgment and discretion when interacting with residents, vendors and co-workers.

Responsibilities:

• Process, complete and maintains accurate resident files at move-in within established regulatory guidelines.
• Markets units in accordance with an approved marketing plan which considers all federal, state, local and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure resident selection program compliance-HUD, TCAC, Home Program, RHCP, CAL HFA, AHP etc.
• Schedule move-ins and prepare lease agreements and other related documents.
• Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports as assigned.
• Process resident program re-certifications and renewals in a timely manner.
• Any additional administrative, compliance, marketing and lease-up duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required. BS degree and management experience is desirable.
• Must have a valid Driver License
• Basic mathematical skills with excellent reading, writing and communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Boston Post software knowledge is a plus.
• Reliable transportation to commute to other property locations.
• Must have 1-2 years leasing experience with HUD/Tax Credit properties.

Benefits-at-a-glance:

Benefits for Employees who work 30+ hours/week -

• Medical, dental and vision care; preventative medical care paid at 100%.
• Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
• Up to 72 hours of sick time per year.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Company paid Life AD&D Long Term Disability.
• Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $50 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week).

Benefits for Employees who work less than 30 hours/week -

• Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefit program.
• Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
• $50 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
• Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week)
• Up to 72 hours of sick time per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The John Stewart Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The John Stewart Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative. California Consumer Privacy Act:
Effective January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act requires businesses that meet certain minimum threshold requirements to provide a “notice at collection” to applicants for employment who reside in California. The notice at collection describes the categories of personal information to be collected about these California applicants and the purposes for using that personal information. Therefore, we have posted the Company’s “Notice At Collection For California Applicants” here. Please review this Notice at your convenience.
California Pay Transparency:

Responsibilities:

• Process, complete and maintains accurate resident files at move-in within established regulatory guidelines.
• Markets units in accordance with an approved marketing plan which considers all federal, state, local and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure resident selection program compliance-HUD, TCAC, Home Program, RHCP, CAL HFA, AHP etc.
• Schedule move-ins and prepare lease agreements and other related documents.
• Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports as assigned.
• Process resident program re-certifications and renewals in a timely manner.
• Any additional administrative, compliance, marketing and lease-up duties assigned