Housing Acquisition Supervisor
POSITION TYPE:
Full Time
REPORTS TO:
VP of Housing Acquisition
About Anthos|Home
Anthos|Home is an innovative new nonprofit that will transform the system by which New York City residents with housing subsidies locate and rent available housing.
Anthos|Home is modeled on Brilliant Corners in California, a successful housing clearinghouse that uses a flexible pool of funding to administer and quickly find apartments for tenants.
Anthos|Home will help to streamline the apartment search, approval, and move-in processes, and fill in gaps in the current NYC voucher housing market process. The organization will be a game- changer for New Yorkers who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness and for the public systems that serve them.
The Housing Acquisition Supervisor will work in a team of dedicated professionals and report to the Vice President of Housing Acquisition. In this role, the Housing Acquisition Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing a unit of four to five Housing Acquisition Specialists who are working to acquire apartments and maintain relationships with apartment owners, property managers, brokers, and staff. The acquired apartments will be used to house young adults aging out of foster care, families involved with the child welfare system and those living in shelters, all of whom have a housing voucher.
The Housing Acquisition Supervisor will be expected to help the Housing Acquisition Specialists think outside the box, identify barriers for landlords and residents and help develop solutions. In addition to supervising the Housing Acquisition Specialists, the Supervisor will spend some of their time cultivating and maintaining their own relationships with property owners, property managers and brokers. Someone with a housing/real estate background and with a demonstrated skill working with diverse people is essential.
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Housing Acquisition team has access to “Flex Pool” funding to support efforts to secure apartments. The housing acquisition department will “bank” apartments that meet standards required by the voucher system by paying rent while a tenant is being matched to the unit.
Critical to this role is ensuring that the Housing Acquisition Specialists advance a customer service ethos that is responsive to the needs of landlords, brokers, and tenants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Supervising four to five Housing Acquisition Specialists.
Ensuring that the Housing Acquisition Specialists are identifying and securing appropriate rental housing throughout New York City.
Overseeing the Housing Acquisition Specialists as they generate and utilize leasing leads via phone, internet, social media, in-person, and/or canvassing.
Support Housing Acquisition Specialists as they market and network Anthos|Home incentives to prospective landlords, property managers, and associations.
Ensure that the Housing Acquisition Specialists are providing and maintaining account management and continuous support to property providers and that they are nurturing repeat business opportunities.
Ensure that accurate, timely and thorough lead/property data is maintained and updated in the internal database/tracking system.
Ensure that the Housing Acquisition Specialists are conducting housing quality inspections as needed and advising property providers of any deficiencies to correct or violations to resolve.
Work closely with the Supervisor of Tenant Coordination and Aftercare and his/her team.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
The Housing Acquisition Supervisor must have previous supervisory experience, a passion for working to house vulnerable populations and creative problem solving skills. Real estate/housing experience is required. A Master’s degree is preferred, otherwise five years or more of experience working with people in the housing sector is required.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS INCLUDE:
Experience with the NYC housing market and voucher system; existing relationships with property providers a plus.
Excellent verbal, written, communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience with community-based outreach.
Ability to use public transportation or meet the same travel requirements with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, as some work locations may not have accessibility to an elevator, or meet the same requirements with reasonable accommodation.
Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision-making situations, good organizational and record-keeping skills, and good independent judgment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Passion for the mission of Anthos/Home.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.
Work Environment
- • Competitive Pay: $85,000 to $90,000 (dependent on experience)
• WFH/Hybrid work: 3-5 days in the office or field
• Fantastic Benefits
• A chance to be a part of a groundbreaking startup that will house vulnerable New Yorkers.
Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of submission.
Anthos|Home is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. Anthos|Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities to apply.