Job Opening - Director of Property Management

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Property Management oversees the management of Plymouth’s housing portfolio. The position is responsible for property financial performance, management policies, tenant relations, building security, and compliance with landlord/tenant and fair housing laws. The Director is a member of Plymouth’s Leadership Team, reports to the Chief Operations Officer, and oversees a department of more than 65 employees of diverse backgrounds. With other members of the Leadership Team, this position is responsible for ensuring that Plymouth’s services are provided to tenants in a culturally proficient way, for maintaining high standards of customer service to tenants, and for nurturing a culture of respect and collaboration among staff.

ABOUT PLYMOUTH
Plymouth Housing Group is an independent, tax-exempt nonprofit housing organization established in 1980. Its mission is to eliminate homelessness and stabilize homeless and very low-income people in housing by preserving, developing and operating safe, decent, affordable housing, and by providing opportunities for homeless and very low-income people to improve their lives. With an operating budget of $17 million and 145+ employees, Plymouth owns and operates 13 multifamily properties totaling 1,000 units located in or near downtown Seattle, including renovated century-old single room occupancy hotels and new construction apartment buildings with studios. The housing portfolio includes 820 units of permanent supportive housing for single adults coming from homelessness, including military veterans, seniors, individuals with mental illness and other disabilities, and participants in several jail diversion programs. The portfolio also includes about 180 units of workforce housing for low-wage workers. Plymouth’s property management department works closely with Plymouth’s social services and maintenance/asset management departments to offer safe, well-maintained living environments and excellent services to Plymouth tenants.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS
(Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience)
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate management or related discipline.
Required Experience: Five to ten years increasingly responsible experience in multifamily affordable housing management. Minimum of three years successful supervisory experience.
Certification/Licensure: Valid Washington State Driver License and acceptable driving record.

Other Qualifications:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills; ability to collaborate successfully across the organization.
• Proficient and experienced with Microsoft Office applications; particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with property management software. Must be able to work efficiently and effectively with customized databases and technology, and conduct Internet research.
• Experience leasing income restricted apartments: knowledge of marketing and sales protocols and their application to occupancy; knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program, State and City housing requirements, Washington State Landlord/Tenant Act and federal, state and local Fair Housing laws.
• Experience working with low income and homeless individuals and people with disabilities.

COMPENSATION
Competitive and based on experience and qualifications

BENEFITS
Excellent benefit package - medical, dental, long-term disability, and group life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, flexible benefit plan, paid time off, bus pass subsidy, discounted gym membership & Employee Assistance Program.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit letter of interest, resume, and application (available online at www.plymouthhousing.org) to Human Resources, Plymouth Housing Group, 2113 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, or FAX to 206.374.0602 or E-Mail to jobs@plymouthhousing.org.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
October 10, 2011