Administrative Assistant
Organization Background
Aeon is a nonprofit developer, owner and manager of quality, affordable homes in the Twin Cities. Since 1986, the award-winning nonprofit has built or renovated 5,900 apartments and townhomes. These homes provide stability to more than 17,000 people each year. At Aeon, we believe everyone deserves a home. But the threat of homelessness is real. Too many people are struggling to make ends meet. One illness, one day without work, one family emergency, could leave them with nowhere else to go. Together, we will act boldly to create and preserve quality, affordable homes for those who need them most. With Aeon, you’ll discover hard work that’s worth it. Learn more about Aeon at www.aeon.org.
Position Summary
We are seeking an administrative support professional to join our team! This position will support our team with a variety of administrative, leasing and customer service functions, in our work to create and preserve quality affordable housing. The Administrative Assistant will report to the Site Manager
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Office/Administrative Support: Support the site office by being present during property office hours, answering telephone, filing, sorting mail, maintaining office equipment, ordering office supplies, referring residents, providing accurate rental information, and giving access to vendors/contractors.
- Resident/Property Relations: Respond to resident, vendor and management needs, issues, or problems. Duties may include: entering maintenance requests, granting access as needed, and responding to emergencies.
- Marketing & Leasing: Obtain occupancy goals as set by the budget/organization by marketing, showing apartment, following up on inquiries and leads, processing applications, retaining residents, and affirmative marketing.
Skills & Qualifications
- Specific positions may have language skills and cultural competence requirements in line with community needs
- Previous administrative and customer service experience is strongly preferred
- Ability to engage in interpersonal communication that is culturally responsive, ensuring consideration for differing needs and expectations
- Must have a commitment to learning and participating in Aeon’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
- Must be a resourceful, problem solving, relationship-building, seeker of excellence who values results, hard work, customer service, and loyalty to Aeon’s mission
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, be adaptable and comfortable in a high energy environment
- Strong computer literacy skills preferred
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 10lbs
- Ability to reach above and below the shoulders
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to complete daily tours between properties including but not limited to inspecting grounds, hallways, stairwell and apartment homes
- Ability to file, open and close file drawers, and enter data into a computer for extended periods of time
- Ability to withstand external weather conditions
Compensation
Most positions pay $18-$22/hr. Work hours would be set between Monday – Friday 8am-6pm, in-person at the management office.
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Position is open until filled.
Aeon values a diverse work environment. Individuals with disabilities, persons from BIPOC communities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Aeon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Employees and residents are encouraged to apply.