Hybrid LEASING & OCCUPANCY SPECIALIST (Affordable Housing) bei Banner Property

**Communications regarding this position may include the company name “Banner Property” and should be deemed legitimate.**

Location:        Full Circle Communities; Chicago, IL

Position:         Leasing & Occupancy Specialist; full-time; exempt

Salary:            $60K- $65K, based on experience

Benefits:         Health, dental, vision, Simple IRA, PTO, life and supplemental insurance, short- and long- term disability, and more.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years’ experience in multifamily property management and/or Leasing/Occupancy Specialist experience
• Tax Credit Certification - or ability to obtain within 120 days of hire
• Strong communication skills, organization, and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Honest, friendly personality with assertive collection abilities
• Capacity to work productively under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Yardi property management software experience
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) certification
• Direct affordable housing experience

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Full Circle Communities is looking for a detail-oriented, people-focused Leasing & Occupancy Specialist to join our management team. This role rotates between our regional properties, ensuring maximum occupancy while upholding compliance with federal, state, and local housing requirements. You’ll play a key role in applicant screening, lease management, renewals, and maintaining strong relationships with residents and community managers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with Section 42, HUD, Bond Requirements, FHLB, HOME, Section 811, Project-Based Rental Assistance, and other funding sources
• Screen applicants and maintain an active pool of qualified prospects for vacant units
• Prepare and execute leases, coordinate move-ins/move-outs, and conduct lease renewals
• Conduct monthly phone shops
• Collaborate with Community Managers to ensure units are ready to lease and vacancy rates remain low
• Manage waiting lists and maintain accurate resident records in accordance with HUD, IHDA, and tax credit regulations
• Plan and track marketing efforts, including competitive market surveys
• Provide process improvement feedback to streamline leasing and occupancy operations

Physical Demands: This position will occasionally require handling materials weighing up to 20 lbs. Property inspections will require frequent walking, stair climbing, and surveying roofs and/or attics.

Why Join Us?

We’re more than a property management company—we’re a mission-driven organization that puts people first. Join a passionate team dedicated to housing equity and make a direct impact on the lives of residents across our communities.

Full Circle Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.