Leasing Manager

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Asset Management

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with wraparound services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

Leasing Manager 

 Reporting to the Assistant Director, Leasing, the Leasing Manager manages the selection of applicants for and leasing for a portfolio of Breaking Ground's supportive housing and affordable housing that is managed by Breaking Ground. The Leasing Manger supervises a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists who work directly with affordable and special needs applicants guiding them through the housing application process.

This position has a 35-hour work week. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 
 

• Supervise a team of Intake and Eligibility Specialists who are responsible for managing the application and selection process for leasing applicants
• Assist the Compliance team and Breaking Ground Building Directors to ensure occupancy standards and compliance with regulatory agreements  
• Assist with managing housing lotteries     
• Coordinate collecting data for reports, including occupancy stats, outcomes, demographics, homeless status, etc.
• Provide input for the selection of applicants   
• Provide direction to team in communicating with housing applicants 
• Performs other duties as assigned   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   
 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience   
• Knowledge of Tax Credit Compliance in a Real Estate Finance Environment
• 2 years of experience in Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Section 8, and HPD Housing Connect 2.0 Lottery system
• LIHTC certified required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams   

As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.