What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rental Assistance Leasing Assistant position at Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency?
Position Open: August 12, 2025
Position Close: August 26, 2025
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Rental Assistance Leasing Assistant
Salary: $44,037 - $49,535
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
Nashville, TN
MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. Its mission is to create affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better Nashville.
MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $185 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.
Position Summary
The Rental Assistant Leasing Assistant works under the supervision of the
Section 8 Lead Specialist, and is responsible for providing general administrative support, clerical, general accounting and leasing duties for initial move-ins and relocations under the housing choice voucher program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Record Maintenance
Maintain records for the purpose of reporting program activity;
Maintain records by adding memos and attaching relevant documents to appropriate files and records electronically.
Receive, process and distribute documents to appropriate specialists for eligibility determination.
Clerical Duties
Assist Section 8 Specialists in activity related to intake, leasing and continued occupancy;
Receive and respond to general inquiries from tenants and owners;
Produce and send appropriate correspondence to tenants and landlords;
Add/update unit information in the software system;
Develop full knowledge of program requirements necessary for eligibility for rental assistance,
and convey requirements to participants in a clear, accurate and professional manner;
Position Close: August 26, 2025
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Rental Assistance Leasing Assistant
Salary: $44,037 - $49,535
Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)
Nashville, TN
MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. Its mission is to create affordable housing options, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a better Nashville.
MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $185 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.
Position Summary
The Rental Assistant Leasing Assistant works under the supervision of the
Section 8 Lead Specialist, and is responsible for providing general administrative support, clerical, general accounting and leasing duties for initial move-ins and relocations under the housing choice voucher program.
Duties and Responsibilities
Record Maintenance
Maintain records for the purpose of reporting program activity;
Maintain records by adding memos and attaching relevant documents to appropriate files and records electronically.
Receive, process and distribute documents to appropriate specialists for eligibility determination.
Clerical Duties
Assist Section 8 Specialists in activity related to intake, leasing and continued occupancy;
Receive and respond to general inquiries from tenants and owners;
Produce and send appropriate correspondence to tenants and landlords;
Add/update unit information in the software system;
Develop full knowledge of program requirements necessary for eligibility for rental assistance,
and convey requirements to participants in a clear, accurate and professional manner;
Salary : $44,037 - $49,535
