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Leasing Officer

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ABOUT US

Boston Housing Authority (BHA) provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. BHA serves more than 58,000 of Boston’s most vulnerable residents – including elderly, disabled, children and low-income families from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

We foster vital communities that are essential to the city of Boston’s economic diversity and way of life.  As the largest housing provider in Boston, we bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families we support, but to the city as a whole.

ABOUT THE JOB

Reports to the Renewal Manager or the New Lease Manager.  The Leasing Officer is responsible for all duties relating to clients eligible for BHA leased housing programs, including certification of client eligibility, management of client's housing search, education of landlords to program requirements, liaison for landlords and tenants with other divisions of the Leased Housing Department, preparation and execution of all necessary documents to complete leasing.

Posting Date: Monday, June 27, 2022

Application Deadline:Wednesday, July 27, 2022

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Administrative Aide

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ABOUT US: Boston Housing Authority (BHA) provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. BHA serves more than 58,000 of Boston's most vulnerable residents including elderly, disabled, children and low-income families from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. we foster vital communities that are essential to the city of Boston's economic diversity and way of life. As the largest housing provider in Boston, we bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families we support, but to the city as a whole.

ABOUT THE JOB: Under the supervision of the Chief Officer for Leased Housing Programs or his designee, the Administrative Aide shall provide support for the staff of the Leased Housing Division, including moderately complex clerical and other office duties such as typing, filing, gathering and verifying statistical data and other information, proofreading, and responding to telephone inquiries

Posting Date: Friday, July 1, 2022

Application Deadline:Friday, July 22, 2022

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Market and Financial Specialist

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ABOUT US: 
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public rousing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. BHA serves more than 58,000 of Boston’s most vulnerable residents – including elderly, disabled, children, and low-income families from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.  We foster vital communities that are essential to the city of Boston’s economic diversity and way of life.  As the largest housing provider in Boston, we bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families we support, but also to the city as a whole.

ABOUT THE JOB:
Under the supervision of the Director of Inspections, the Market and Financial Specialist performs special studies as necessary to assure accuracy of rents, utility allowances, operating costs, etc.  Responsible for making specific and general determinations as to market rent levels for individual units, neighborhoods, the City and the region.  Responsible for compiling and analyzing data, preparing rent comparability analyses, and exception rent appeals.

Posting Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Application Deadline:Wednesday, July 20, 2022

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Safety Officer (Part-Time)

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ABOUT THE JOB:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Safety Supervisor and/or the Senior Safety Sergeant, the Safety Officer will have the responsibility of protecting life and property on the properties of the Boston Housing Authority. The position calls for uniformed unarmed personnel, mainly in the elderly developments.

Posting Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Application Deadline:Monday, August 15, 2022

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Resident Capacity Program Digital Navigator

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Under the Administration/Public Affairs Department, the Digital Navigator provides individualized or small group assistance to BHA public housing and Section 8 residents who need affordable home internet service, affordable internet-capable devices, and/or coaching in introductory digital skills to become effective home internet users. This assistance is provided primarily by voice telephone but may also include email, text, video chat, and other communication methods that work for the learner. The Digital Navigator's work is part of the Boston Housing Authority;s efforts to increase digital equity and digital capacity for BHA residents. Digital Navigator is a full-time position.

Posting Date: Monday, June 13, 2022

Application Deadline:Wednesday, July 6, 2022

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Senior Advisor for Homeownership Programs

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ABOUT US:
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public housing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. BHA serves more than 58,000 of Boston's most vulnerable residents; including elderly, disabled, children and low-income families from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences. We foster vital communities that are essential to the city of Boston's economic diversity and way of life; As the largest housing provider in Boston, we bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families we support, but also to the city as a whole.

ABOUT THE JOB:
The Boston Housing Authority (BHA) is a public housing authority funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. The BHA is the largest housing provider in Boston and is dedicated to helping forge a strong and vibrant city where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. BHA's mission is to foster sustainable communities by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to low and moderate income families and individuals across Boston. Currently, BHA provides affordable housing to more than 58,000 residents in and around the City of Boston. BHA residents are assisted through a combination of state and federal public housing as well as local, state and federal voucher subsidy programs that provide a wide variety of housing opportunities. The BHA seeks a new Senior Advisor for Homeownership programs to lead its efforts to help close the racial homeownership gap in Boston. This hire will help lead a new department to coordinate a wide variety of new homeownership programs the BHA is launching to promote homeownership across communities at BHA. Responsibilities will include working with senior leadership to establish new programs to offer down payment and other closing cost assistance to help BHA families and individuals purchase homes in Boston and Greater Boston; increase enrollment in Section-8 to Homeownership; and explore conversion of existing BHA units to affordable homeownership opportunities and other preferences for BHA residents. Seeking a self-driven, entrepreneurial candidate with extensive experience in homeownership and real estate.

Posting Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Application Deadline:Tuesday, July 19, 2022

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Leased Housing Training Program Manager

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ABOUT US:
 
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public rousing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. BHA serves more than 58,000 of Boston’s most vulnerable residents – including elderly, disabled, children, and low-income families from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.  We foster vital communities that are essential to the city of Boston’s economic diversity and way of life.  As the largest housing provider in Boston, we bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families we support, but also to the city as a whole.

ABOUT THE JOB:
 
Reports to the Director of Rental Assistance Programs.  The Training Manager for Leased Housing will create, implement, and train staff at all levels within the Leased Housing Department.  With a large focus on new hire training and onboarding as well as purposeful professional development opportunities for staff within the department. This position will also be responsible for the identification and development of workshops, trainings and information sessions for staff to enhance its internal and external impact in alignment with BHA’s mission.  This position will also monitor staff performance, production and quality control measures to identify trends in performance, and future areas for learning and development, to enhance the department’s professional and social impact. This position will also assist in developing the next generation of professionals and leaders to ensure that it continues to provide exceptional client-focused service with a strong community impact.
 

Posting Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Application Deadline:Wednesday, July 20, 2022

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Director of Asset Management

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ABOUT US:
 
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) provides quality affordable housing for low-income families and individuals through the public rousing and Section 8 rental assistance programs. BHA serves more than 58,000 of Boston’s most vulnerable residents – including elderly, disabled, children, and low-income families from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.   We foster vital communities that are essential to the city of Boston’s economic diversity and way of life.  As the largest housing provider in Boston, we bring stability, opportunity, and peace of mind not only to the thousands of low-income families we support, but also to the city as a whole.
 
ABOUT THE JOB:
 
Boston Housing Authority owns and manages over 10,000 units of public housing in Boston, and also runs a Leased Housing program administering another 15,000 housing subsidies. 
 
Reporting to the Administrator or her designee, the Director of Asset Management will develop and implement systems to better sustain the growing portfolio of BHA redevelopment properties.  This includes both BHA-owned properties receiving Section 8 and tax credit financing (about 700 units currently and expected to double over five years), as well as roughly 3000 privately-owned units that need fiscal, capital, and regulatory oversight from a lender/ground lessor perspective.  The Director is responsible for ensuring budget control, long-term viability, and regulatory compliance of all properties in this portfolio.  Significant Asset Management experience is required.
 
Asset management systems for conventional BHA public housing is an additional area of focus that may be included over time.

Posting Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Application Deadline:Wednesday, July 20, 2022

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