CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

Housing Assistant - Frank Chopp Place (Bremerton, WA)

Posting Date: July 21, 2011

Closing Date: Open until filled

Reports To: Housing Program Coordinator

Hours: Part time, 25 hours/week

Pay Range: $14.13 – 16.96/ per hour DOE

Benefits: Vacation & sick leave. Life/Disability. Pension. Medical/Dental/Vision available via premium-share

The Low Income Housing Institute is a non-profit housing development organization which provides technical assistance, housing development, finance, and property management services to increase the supply of low-income housing and to work for housing justice. This is a non-exempt position.

Responsibilities:
The Housing Assistant will carry out such duties as needed and directed by the Special Projects Manager including collecting rents and recording financial information into property management software; working with applicants and residents to complete eligibility paperwork; coordinating with utility and repair vendors; and other duties.

  • Assist staff with administrative and program work related to the operating of Frank Chopp Place, including rent collection, recording financial information, and make daily deposits.
  • Assist with writing and word-processing including preparation of spreadsheets, grants, funding applications, correspondence and reports as related to the housing programs. 
  • Answer questions, phone inquiries and screen calls for staff as needed.
  • Type, file, photocopy, process transmittals/mailings and other office duties.
  • Coordinate with vendors to do repairs; forward maintenance request forms to LIHI's maintenance department; track maintenance work and needs.
  • Fill in for LIHI's Office Assistant or Administrative Assistant as requested
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • A minimum of two years of progressively responsible related work experience in clerical/administrative work, human services, housing or grant writing. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality staff support. A college degree may substitute for a portion of the work experience.
  • Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work without direct supervision.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of personal computers and word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people with sensitivity to cultural and class issues, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice and/or low income housing.

This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

If interested in this position please send in a cover letter and resume. Application forms can be used as a substitute to a cover letter and resume, but are not required during the first step of the application process. Applications are available on the LIHI website at www.lihi.org, may be obtained in person at the office, or will be mailed to you by phone request at (206) 443-9935. All application materials should be mailed, faxed, or dropped off in person to:

The Low Income Housing Institute
Attn: Human Resources
2407 1st Avenue, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
Fax: (206) 443-9851
Or e-mail to hr@lihi.org

The Low Income Housing Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.