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Reports To:                  Co-Executive Director(s)

FLSA Status:               Exempt

SCIDpda Mission:

Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda), a 48-year-old community development organization, serves one of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods. Its mission is to preserve, promote, and develop the Chinatown International District (CID) as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood. SCIDpda has been recognized locally and nationally for its innovation in three program areas: property operations, real estate development, and community economic development and engagement.  SCIDpda currently has 50 culturally competent staff, many whom speak a language other than English, which enables them to interact with our community.  Our staff have a deep love for the Chinatown International District, and understand the importance of our organization in serving the district.

General Scope of Work:  The Asset Manager reports to SCIDpda’s Co-Executive Directors and contributes to the mission of SCIDpda by overseeing a diverse portfolio of real estate assets and work with third party management partners to maximize each asset’s potential in areas of revenue, net operating income, capital investments and asset preservation.

Essential Duties:

1. Strategy

• Develop long range plans for new and recapitalized assets to meet owner’s and investor’s goals.
• Develop, implement and oversee strategic business plans for assets in the portfolio including but not limited to; operating budgets, leasing strategy, capital expenditures, and hold/sell analysis, refinancing
• Partner with Director of Property Operations/Property Operations Department to set maintenance standards and ensure these standards are met.
• Annual reporting or quarterly periodic reporting for lenders/investors
• Evaluate property performance relative to forecasts and investment targets.
• Lead and maintain relationships with SCIDpda’s public funders and investors, private lenders, equity providers.
• Work across multiple departments, from Property Operations, Finance/Administration, Community Initiatives to address and solve problems.
• Maintain and manage relationships with third party property management companies.
• Manage the transition of newly built and acquired assets and ensure a smooth and successful transition to property operations.

2. Capital Projects/Improvements

• Maintain up-to-date CNAs for every SCIDpda property
• Plan and lead capital projects process in partnership with property operations and finance departments
• Plan and execute special projects that are a value add to the portfolio
• Work w/ DPO to regularly visit properties to evaluate performance, assess building conditions and resolve issues.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The qualified candidate will have background and experience in business, planning, and/or organizational management and be proactive, assertive, communicative and possess excellent leadership skills
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Planning, Organizational Management, or related field
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with budgets, basic accounting, and/or property management
• Able to collect and synthesize data, prepare reports, engage in critical thinking, and make recommendations to management
• Experience with program reports, government funds, grants, compliance, and financial reports
• Ability to collaborate and work with diverse populations
• Exceptional attention to details to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Demonstrate a “growth mindset”—the ability to take initiative and think critically by identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to compose, proofread, and edit general correspondence, and routine reports.
• Ability to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in MS office Suite i.e., Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Asset Management or similar function in affordable multi-family real estate with two (2) years’ management experience.
• Nonprofit experience is desired.
• Advanced degree in Real Estate is a plus.

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility.  It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relieve other employees, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload as needed.

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 annually plus an annual bonus of up to 10% of salary based on the organization meeting performance goals.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and employer contribution toward a 401a retirement plan. Cell phone stipend. Generous PTO package.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required, and the general scope of responsibility.  It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

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Reports To:                      Building Manager

Status:                               Non-Exempt, Full-time 5 days a week MUST include Saturday & Sunday

Housing:                           Not applicable

General Nature & Scope:  The Assistant Building Manager will help to provide services to building residents, facilitate on-site activities, coordinate and initiate maintenance services, lease apartment units (as needed), respond to resident and building emergencies and perform light maintenance and custodial duties for SCIDpda managed apartment buildings.  He/she/they will work under the direction of the building manager to assist with residents, housing applicants and SCIDpda staff to provide excellent housing services to the residents and its community after normal business hours.  Expected working hours are to be determined between 4 PM to 12 AM.

Essential Duties:

• Support and enforce all building rules and regulations; prepare notices, work with Building Manager regarding lease violations and other issues
• Monitor residents, guests, etc who are entering and exiting building in later hours of the day
• Walk the building at the end of each shift to ensure doors are closed and locked as appropriate
• Promptly respond to resident issues, requests and building emergencies
• Ensure that the building’s units, as well as common areas, outside areas, and offices are kept clean, secure, and in good repair by conducting regular building walk-throughs, perimeter checks, and unit inspections
• Assist with leasing vacant units – show available units, screen prospective residents for eligibility requirements, and respond to housing inquiries
• Assist with collecting rent and maintain accurate recordkeeping related to resident accounts, files, and on-site records
• Assist with move-in and move-out processes; perform/coordinate unit turnovers, including cleaning and light painting; conduct new resident orientations; conduct move-in and move-out inspections
• Work with Maintenance staff to coordinate and initiate maintenance services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications: The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read and write English; other language abilities a plus
• Ability to work within a schedule to complete tasks in a self-directed manner and often as the only staff on duty.
• Customer service oriented and driven by the SCIDpda’s mission
• Detail oriented
• Pleasant and positive attitude
• Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Experience working with a culturally and linguistically diverse population
• Knowledge of Landlord/Tenant Law and WHFC Tax Credit occupancy regulations is required
• Basic computer skills; knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet

Education & Experience: High school education. Any combination of experience and training that would likely to provide the ability to carry out the essential duties and required knowledge; skills and abilities will be considered.

Licenses or Certificates: None

Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a Building Manager environment to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work is performed in a resident building environment with a low to medium noise volume
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk and sit
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds, work with cleaning products and paint
• Frequent contact with residents and applicants
• Exposure to a variety of living conditions

Salary Range: $$22-25/hr DOE

Benefit: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Plan; PTO; And others

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

SCIDpda Mission:  To preserve, promote and develop the Seattle Chinatown International District as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood.

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Reports To:          Building Manager

FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt

General Nature & Scope:  Under the direct supervision of the Building Manager, the Building Assistant will provide services to the building’s residents, perform light maintenance, painting and janitorial duties.  Position will also provide support services for the Housing Department.  He/she will work closely with residents, housing applicants and SCIDpda staff to provide excellent housing services to the residents and its community.

Schedule flexibility is a condition of employment.  The building assistant must be available to work additional hours as necessary for repairs, events, and apartment turnovers.

Essential Duties include the following; other duties may be assigned

• Perform light janitorial duties, light maintenance and assist in the coordination of service requests
• Maintain and develop excellent resident relations as a representative of the SCIDpda
• Distribute resident notices and correspondence
• Respond to resident service requests, lock-outs and building emergencies at multiple SCIDpda properties
• Escort and assist service technicians, vendors and contractors as needed for the building
• Assist in unit turnovers, including cleaning and light painting
• Assist in conducting move-in and move-out inspections and property inspections when directed
• Assist in showing vacant units to prospective residents and performing resident orientation
• Respond to emergency calls and initiate action for problems that need immediate attention
• Communicate in a timely manner to supervisor regarding vacancies, resident disturbances, maintenance problems/repairs and safety issues for residents and the building
• Performed other duties as assigned

Qualifications:  The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to speak and write English.  Ability to speak and write Chinese is a plus
• Ability to work within a schedule to complete tasks and to set expectations
• Ability to work around and clean unsanitary situations
• Customer service and detail oriented
• Pleasant and positive attitude
• Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities
• Experience working with a culturally and linguistically diverse population
• Basic computer skills

Education & Experience:  High school education.  Any combination of experience and training that would likely to provide the ability to carry out the essential duties and required knowledge; skills and abilities will be considered.

Licenses or Certificates:    None

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:  The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in a housing environment to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Work is performed in a resident building environment with a low to medium noise volume; while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk and sit.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds; work with cleaning products and paint
• Frequent contact with residents and potential tenants

Hourly rate: $20.76

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position, the level of knowledge and skills typically required and the general scope of responsibility.  It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

SCIDpda Mission:  To preserve, promote and develop the Chinatown International District (CID) as a vibrant community and unique ethnic neighborhood.