<p>Description</p> <p>SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30p.m.</p> <p>Pays $27.00 - $31.00 per hour DOE - (Salary ranges provided are based on relevant experience and skill set)</p> <p>LOCATION: 82 Green Street Jamaica Plain with frequent travel throughout Metro Boston Area</p> <p>SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:</p> <p>The Occupancy Specialist is responsible for maintaining 97% occupancy rate for all housing in the Supported Housing Department. The Occupancy Specialist works cooperatively with housing authorities, housing applicants and their advocates to fill units as quickly as possible while complying with HUD regulations and Fair Housing law.</p> <p>The Occupancy Specialist is responsible for outreach and marketing of vacant units within Pine Street Inn programs, the community at large, and other referral sources. The Occupancy Specialist conducts housing fairs, open houses and other promotional events when needed. The person in this position will travel to sites throughout the Boston metro area to show units to prospective residents.</p> <p>The Occupancy Specialist is also responsible for processing transactions within property management software and for assisting with general office support for the Supported Housing Department.</p> <p>This position is not necessarily solely concerned with Mod Rehab and CoC units. This Occupancy Specialist may also be required to take on responsibilities of other Occupancy Specialist or other Property Management Department staff as necessary.</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>EDUCATION/TRAINING:</p> <p>REQUIRED:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent· Valid Massachusetts driver's license in good standing </li><li>Personal vehicle OR eligibility to drive Pine Street Inn vehicle </li><li>Have or acquire within one year COS, CPO, or equivalent certification </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED:</p> <ul> <li>Strong computer skills including familiarity with management information systems and/or database programs </li><li>Experience using property management software especially OneSite </li><li>Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills, both verbal and written </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:</p> <p>REQUIRED:</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of one (1) year of property management experience OR </li><li>Minimum of two (2) years' experience as an advanced administrative professional </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED:</p> <ul> <li>Two (2) years of property management experience on leasing team </li><li>Knowledge of the HUD 4350.3 Multi-Family Section 8 Occupancy Regulations </li><li>Experience working with people who are experiencing homeless, disabling conditions, substance use disorders </li><li>Knowledge of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and the HOME Financing Program. </li></ul>