Overview
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Hamilton Families is dedicated to ending family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1985, we have helped unhoused families by preventing homelessness when possible, providing shelter and transitional housing, supporting children's wellbeing and academic achievement, and returning families to safe, stable housing. Our vision is a Bay Area where housing is accessible and affordable, homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and all people and families have a safe place to live. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone can thrive. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in every team member's experience.
Equal employment opportunity: Hamilton Families is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to our organization. We actively seek and prioritize diversity in our teams. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including people of color, candidates with lived experiences, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals across the gender spectrum. We are committed to reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain partnerships with property owners, landlord groups, and housing associations to secure housing opportunities
- Collaborate with Case Managers to support housing placement, resolve conflicts, and ensure housing retention for clients
- Source and secure housing units, negotiating rent, deposits, and other terms
- Match families with housing that meets their needs, considering potential barriers
- Oversee the housing placement process, from Intent to Rent through move-in
- Provide housing location services for external contracts, from intake through aftercare
- Conduct Housing Quality Standards HQS Inspections to ensure unit safety and compliance
- Verify property owner information and research public records for New Vendor Packets
- Educate landlords on fair housing laws and ensure lease compliance
- Track available housing units in Salesforce
- Serve as a resource for research, data, and special projects
- Resolve landlord issues and maintain positive relationships in coordination with Housing Services
- Negotiate move-in/move-out terms and conduct inspections, preserving landlord relationships
- Promote healthy landlord-tenant relationships
- Create and maintain resource guides on local housing markets, tenant rights, and financial advice
- Prepare and deliver housing market presentations and tenant education workshops
- Maintain accurate records and reports in a timely manner
- Perform other duties as requested
Qualifications
- Proven track record of real estate experience with a focus on Fair Housing Laws
- Excellent marketing and networking skills along with a drive for success
- Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of people on projects and making decisions for the benefit of our participants
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to meet goals
- Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgement and uphold policies and procedures
Requirements
- 2+ years of real estate or property management experience
- A background in working with nonprofit organizations, social services organizations, or community-based programs
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and other software
- Ability to travel locally and long distance to meet with vendors and participants
Benefits
- Our commitment to welcoming all individuals creates a richness of viewpoints and the ability to challenge established thinking
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
- Wellness and commuter benefit programs
- Paid time off and holidays
Our Values
- Resourceful
- Helpful/ Yes, And
- Growth Mindset
- Data Informed
- EDI: Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive
Compensation Range: $28.00 per hour
Employment type: Full-time
Union Representation: Yes
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm + Evenings & Weekends as needed
Location: 2567 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 + Field Work
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Sales and Management
Industries
- Non-profit Organizations