Area Director Property Operations - Oregon & Southern Washington

Mercy Housing•Seattle, WA

12d•$105,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Build a career that builds communities. At Mercy Housing, your work creates homes, hope, and opportunity. Join a mission-driven team where mercy, justice, and respect guide everything we do, from empowering residents to supporting your personal and professional growth. Together, we’re transforming lives through affordable housing and inclusive communities. The Area Director of Property Operations is responsible for monitoring and directing all management-related activities with site-level personnel and other Mercy Housing-related departments across Oregon and Southern Washington. We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This position is hybrid-eligible.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Three (3) years’ experience in housing and/or property management
Experience generating property budgets and managing affordable housing developments, including HUD, Low Income Tax Credits, Rural Housing, and Tax-Exempt Bond properties.
Exposure to/familiarity with community organizing, services, and programs.
Working knowledge of applicable local and federal housing laws, including Fair Housing and Landlord and Tenant laws.
Relate well to people from diverse backgrounds.
Comprehend and communicate in the English language both orally and in writing.
Interpret and understand financial information generated from property management software reports.
Legally operate a motor vehicle (valid driver’s license).
Work in a collaborative manner and in a team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Define and solve problems.
Understand and commit to the Mission and Philosophy of Mercy Housing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field.
Certified Property Manager or similar certification.
Experience as a supervisor of multi-family housing or five (5) years’ experience as a manager of multi-family housing

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring and directing all management-related activities with site-level personnel.
Ensure proper rent collection procedures are followed, and that rents allowed under regulatory programs are being achieved.
Maintain budgeted occupancy levels or higher.
Hire property staff.
Adhere to preventative maintenance schedule for each property.
Address resident concerns appropriately in a timely manner.
Work outside normal business hours to respond to the needs of the property.
Travel occasionally to property sites and team meetings.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays.
403b + match
Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
Paid Life Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Plan
Free Basic Dental
Pet Insurance options