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Description A housing non-profit organization based in Santa Monica is hiring an experienced Leasing Specialist on a contract-to-hire basis. This position requires expertise in affordable housing regulations and processes and a strong background in application processing, recertifications, and rent calculations based on income and supporting documentation. As the Leasing Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the organization provides compliant and accessible affordable housing solutions. Responsibilities include: + Pre-qualify applicants according to strict rules and regulations under various affordable housing programs, including HOME, TCAC, CHRP, RHCP, and other applicable programs. Experience processing affordable housing applications, conducting recertifications, and calculating rental amounts based on income documentation is required. + Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Fair Housing laws, local rent control regulations, and other California statutes, applying this knowledge in occupancy assignments while ensuring adherence to legal standards. + Collaborate with the team to prepare for program audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. + Manage applicant files, ensuring their timely, organized, and confidential completion, and oversee the recertification process as required. + Provide exemplary customer service to applicants, tenants, and team members while contributing to internal goals and mission-driven efforts. + Actively participate in marketing efforts to promote available affordable housing units. + Prepare comprehensive Unit Summary Compliance documentation detailing the specifics and regulations for each housing unit. + Facilitate and manage Section 8 tenant documentation and compliance, ensuring all regulatory standards are met. + Regularly update and organize electronic and physical file systems through efficient filing, scanning, copying, and mailing procedures. + Perform other responsibilities as instructed, supporting the organization's mission to provide affordable housing opportunities. Prior experience in leasing and property management is required. Direct experience with affordable housing programs, including processing applications, handling recertifications, and calculating income-based rents, is essential. Comprehensive knowledge of regulations and compliance requirements for affordable housing programs is critical. This role is fully onsite in Santa Monica, with working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Pay is based on experience, ranging from $25 to $28 per hour. Requirements Direct experience with affordable housing programs, including processing applications, handling recertifications, and calculating income-based rents, is essential. TalentMatch® ­Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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