Area Management Specialist - Seattle

At Mercy Housing, we offer jobs that grow into careers with purpose. We empower our employees to make a lasting difference in communities across the country. If you’re looking for a career that combines compassion, impact, and growth, you’ve found your place. Our standout benefits package supports your health, your future, and your time to recharge—because we believe caring for others starts with caring for our team.

The Area Management Specialist ensures that the operations of the property(ies) in assigned area of oversight are in compliance with the standards and expectations of Operational Excellence, other stated guidelines of Mercy Housing Management Group (MHM), and Mercy Housing. Completes all reasonable work-related directives given by supervisor and above. Based on the assignment, is responsible for ensuring or supporting adherence to Operational Excellence standards and property-specific goals. Specific periodic assignments are identified in writing by Area Director of Property Operations or Regional Director.

We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This is an on-site position.

Pay: $36.00 - $37.00 /hour DOE

Benefits:

• Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision  


• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays. 


• 403b + match 


• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)   


• Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours) 


• Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday 


• Paid Volunteer Time  


• Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave  


• Paid Life Insurance 


• Free Employee Assistance Plan  


• Free Basic Dental


• Pet Insurance options

Duties: 

•  Follows rent collection procedures.


•  Ensures that occupancy levels are at budgeted levels and higher, where possible.  


•  Achieves rents allowed under regulatory programs.


•  Ensures that property expenses are regularly reviewed and effectively managed to adhere to budgeted guidelines.


•  Ensures understanding and effective use of property management, accounting, and personnel-related software, instructing staff on proper usage, as necessary.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Working knowledge of applicable local and federal housing laws, including Fair Housing and Landlord and Tenant laws.


• Experience being accountable for financials.


• Previous housing or property management experience including HUD, Low Income Tax Credits, Rural Housing, and Tax-Exempt Bond properties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification in property or affordable housing management.


• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative, accounting, customer service, and/or supervisory experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

•  Comprehend and communicate in the English language both orally and in writing.


•  Interpret and understand financial information generated from property management software reports.


•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office.


•  Define and solve problems.

This is a brief summary of the position.

Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.