Housing Specialist
Core
Secures and coordinates safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees, managing logistics, landlord relations, and home setup.
Role type
Housing Specialist
Builds
Safe housing units and support services for refugee families
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Refugee resettlement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
relationship building, networking, logistical planning, procurement, recordkeeping, problem-solving, multi-tasking, organization, physical lifting (~50 lbs), driving
Preferred skills
experience with refugee/immigrant populations, training and leading support staff
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), internet research tools
Responsibilities
Identify and secure housing for refugees; conduct outreach to landlords and property managers; coordinate housing logistics (furniture, utilities, lease signings); implement procurement protocols; deliver client orientations; transport clients and materials; maintain records
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC