Asset Specialist

Location: Portland, OR

Employment Type: Full-time

About The Employer

Hacienda Community Development Corporation is a Latino-led organization dedicated to advancing the social and economic mobility of all communities. Founded in 1992, Hacienda CDC provides necessary housing and supportive services in Cully, a low-income, predominantly Latinx community. Today, the organization operates 11 affordable housing communities with over 917 affordable housing units in Northwestern Oregon. Hacienda CDC embraces a holistic approach to development and serves Latinos throughout the region with programs in community economic development, homeownership, and youth and family services. Over the last 30 years, it has grown to become Oregon's largest Latino-led, Latino-serving housing organization.

Role Summary

Join the Asset Management & Resident Services team at Hacienda CDC as an Asset Specialist, a newly created position dedicated to improving our housing communities. This role is perfect for an extremely organized individual who excels in coordinating multiple moving parts and has a passion for affordable housing and serving diverse communities.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate property-related projects, including tenant improvements, capital upgrades, maintenance initiatives, and building systems updates
• Ensure projects align with proposal scopes, budgets, and stated next steps
• Respond to issues and concerns in a timely manner brought forward by property management and internal team members
• Assist with gathering bids and reviewing proposals
• Coordinate and assist with vendors and contractor walk-throughs, ensuring all outstanding documentation and questions are prepared prior to the walk-through date
• Act as the primary administrative liaison for contractors and service providers
• Coordinate scheduling, confirm site access, collect COIs, and ensure all compliance documentation is up to date
• Prepare project files, bid packages, contracts, meeting notes, and inspection forms
• Maintain and organize digital records for all active and historical projects
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least five years of experience in similar roles
• Reliable access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Strong organization and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with vendors, contractors, and others
• Understanding of core project management concepts, such as workflows, process improvement, resource allocation, and critical path timelines
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible team player
• Tech savvy; experience working with cloud-based collaboration, file systems, project management, and presentation software
• At least intermediate Excel proficiency
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines
• Ability to work well independently, take initiative, and recognize when to ask for guidance and support
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Some knowledge of landlord-tenant laws
• Past experience in asset management or property management
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field, with at least two years' experience in asset management, property management, project coordination, or related administrative roles
• Knowledge of affordable housing
• Background in equitable development and working in a multicultural context
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish
  
  

Compensation

$59,336–$63,440 per year, paid hourly, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits

Medical and vision insurance (HMO, PPO, HDHP options); dental insurance (PPO, HMO with orthodontics) with Hacienda covering 90% of employee-only health premiums and 70% of family health premiums; paid time off (3.6 weeks for 0–2 years, 4.6 weeks for 3–4 years, 5.6 weeks for 5–9 years); 10 paid holidays per year; 401(k) plan with 2% company match; flexible spending account (FSA); health savings account (HSA); paid parental leave (6 weeks); tuition reimbursement; professional development; laptop; monthly cell phone stipend; long-term disability insurance; life insurance; employee assistance program.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position. If you require special assistance in completing your application, please call 504-961-6416.

Additional Information

Hacienda CDC headquarters are located in the Cully neighborhood, near the Portland Airport. The organization values work-life balance and self-care so that employees remain strong and sustainable over the long term. The salary and wage range advertised means that the starting pay offered to the candidate will fall within the range posted. Hacienda CDC recognizes the excellent leadership and teamwork capabilities of those who have served our country and acknowledges their unique viewpoints. All veterans are welcome and encouraged to apply; please include your military experience on your resume so that we can prioritize you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hacienda CDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.