Property Manager

Hudson River Housing improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision. We are dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain and maintain housing through education, advocacy and support services. 

We are a committed group of people from all backgrounds who care deeply about our community and want to make it a better place.

Position: Property Manager

General Description: 

Hudson River Housing is seeking a qualified Property Manager for our Affordable Housing and commercial properties. The portfolio is mostly concentrated in the city of Poughkeepsie, but the candidate must be willing to travel, as needed.

The Property Manager is responsible for the management of tenant services and requirements as well as supervising, monitoring, and managing certain physical, administrative, and financial aspects of the site. Must be familiar with requirements of the following agencies: HUD: Section 8, LIHTC and HOME: Must be knowledgeable of Fair Housing, and other tenant laws/regulations. The Property Manager must be computer literate, well-versed in Microsoft Office, have excellent written and communication skills. Ability to work with diverse groups, work independently, and negotiate and problem solve. Must be organized and detail oriented.

Principal Duties:

1. Ensure that all tenants of HRH are treated fairly, that the lease and any required notices are given and are explained courteously and completely. Consistently provides residents, vendors and employees with the highest quality of service and support.
2. Ensure that tenants are accurately accessed the correct rental charge based upon their specific program criteria upon move-in and recertification.
3. Ensure 100% collection of rents and other charges. Handles tenant rent collections and delinquencies.
4. Ensure that lease terms are adhered to by tenants, correspond with tenants as appropriate and modify leases as changes to program occur.
5. Ensure annual certifications and re-certifications as well as leases are completed accurately and in a timely manner. 
6. Follow all move-in and move-out procedures in accordance with Management policies and procedures
7. Work closely with other staff for marketing and/or leasing phases for rental properties. 
8. Maintain strict compliance with income & family size eligibility requirements for tax-credit projects
9. Ensure that the tenant eviction process including the accurate preparation of all legal notices, attendance at court proceedings (as required), correspondence with attorney and sheriff as necessary is conducted appropriately.
10. Establish community partnerships with agencies, private and governmental, which offer programs or services that would benefit our residents.
11. Prepare, or participate in the preparation of various reports required for Hudson River Housing as well as other outside parties (when required).
12. Conduct and schedule routine inspections of units and quarterly inspections of assigned properties.
13. Oversee processing of work order tickets & work order log(s).
14. Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2-4 years solid work experience with low-income housing. Preferred HUD & LIHTC experience. Working knowledge of Yardi Software a plus. Must have cell phone, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Salary: $50,000.00

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Property Management

Equity is a core value at Hudson River Housing. We believe in promoting a culture that decenters bias, celebrates difference, enhances equitable communication, and nurtures relationship building.

It is important to us that community members have access to stable means of economic growth. We are continually committed to hiring from within our community including applicants with lived experience that can inform and strengthen our work. 

Hudson River Housing is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Hudson River Housing is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.