About Community Corporation of Santa Monica
Community Corp is a non-profit organization that restores, builds, and manages affordable housing for working families of modest means. Since our inception in 1982, we have rehabilitated and constructed nearly 2,071 homes. By enhancing and increasing affordable housing, we improve neighborhoods, create an environment where people can thrive, and change thousands of lives. Our work contributes to the distinct character of Santa Monica and the greater Westside region, making these communities more inclusive, caring, and environmentally sustainable.

Position Overview
Community Corporation of Santa Monica is a Santa Monica based, non-profit organization committed to developing and managing affordable housing. The Assist Leasing and Occupancy Specialists provides support to the Leasing and Occupancy team and receptionist. Assistant Leasing and Occupancy Specialist must provide excellent customer service to applicants, residents and staff members.

Compensation and Benefits
The compensation ranges between $24.00 an hour. The Assistant Leasing & Occupancy Specialist is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 120 hours of sick time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• 9/80 work schedule
• Every other Friday off!
• Sign on Incentive

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Assist Leasing and Occupancy Specialists in leasing units to applicants.
• Assist Leasing and Occupancy Specialists in recertifying residents.
• Assist with applicant and resident file organization and maintenance.
• Prepare and submit third party verification correspondence.
• Assist with Marketing List processes as directed.
• Relieve and oversee the front desk duties; answering phones, processing rent, distribute mail, order supplies, order and organize supplies and other duties as assigned to the receptionist.
• Contribute to team efforts and provide excellent customer service.
• Greet and assist people at the front window and on the phone.
• Assist Leasing and Occupancy Specialists in scanning documents.
• Scan Resident Files in Laserfiche for all Partnerships Properties.
• Scan an electronic copy of the file for all current TCAC property.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

• Must be a Detail-Oriented, Energetic self-starter,
• Excellent grasp of basic math skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written & oral communication,
• Knowledge of Fair Housing rules & regulations,
• Ability to monitor work flow & ability to be extremely organized with paperwork
• Initiative to keep professional knowledge up to date as the requirements for recertification change

Education and Experience

• Preferably, experience with affordable housing recertification processes,
• TCAC certified & experience with programs requiring third party verifications
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of Access or YARDI a plus, but not necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibility.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to sit and use office equipment and computers for the majority of the workday. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• The essential responsibilities of this position are performed in a busy office environment.
• This position must be able to keep focused in an environment with many interruptions and distractions.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional car travel, primarily in Santa Monica to visit properties under development

Background Check and Driving Record will be Conducted
Community Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer