Leasing Agent I/COS (Elena Gardens - 1328)

Company: EAH Housing
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Explore a career at EAH Housing. Start or continue a career in real estate development and management with EAH Housing. We are looking for talented and skilled professionals as we expand our property portfolio throughout California and Hawai`i. As a mission-based nonprofit organization and industry leader for more than 50 years, we live up to our values, and work to create opportunities to empower people to live better lives. Join us and make a difference today. What we offer . We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match. We also offer generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule, and work schedule flexibility. We believe in work / life balance. 15 days of vacation per year (which increases based on years of service) 10 paid sick days per year 13 paid holidays Flexible Start Times (REM Onsite Positions) We take care of our employees. Competitive Salaries 403b Retirement Plan with a match to every dollar you save for retirement, up to 5% of your pay Employee Wellness Program Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans Affordable Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account EAP – Mental Health, Financial and Legal Services $1,500 Employee Referral Program EAH University, an in-house training program This position is for a full-time Leasing Agent I/COS to work at Elena Gardens, a 168-unit affordable multi-family housing community in San Jose, CA. These apartment homes have either balconies or fenced patios and sit amidst trees, sidewalks and grassy areas. A community designed for families, Elena Gardens has a clubhouse, a children’s play area, and after school activities. It is also near schools and several parks. The Great Mall and other venues for shopping and dining are a short drive away. This is a tax credit property. Qualified candidates will have 1 year of related apartment leasing experience and knowledge of affordable housing. Tax credit and/or project based Section 8 preferred. COS certification preferred. Salary range: $21.00 to $32.00 per hour; hiring range for new employees is generally $21.00 to $26.00 per hour, DOE. Please note an offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate and the current salary level of individuals working at EAH in a similar role. COMPANY OVERVIEW Established in 1968, EAH Housing is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. EAH develops low-income multifamily housing, manages more than 222 properties throughout in California and Hawai’i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts. EAH Housing puts its core values into action every day as our staff of 700 people serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and invest in our employees through extensive training programs. Please visit our www.eahhousing.org to learn more about us, our culture, and how we strive to maintain excellence in everything we do. For immediate consideration, please apply to requisition LEASI004164 on our website at www.eahhousing.org/careers POSITION OVERVIEW The Leasing Agent I/COS is directly responsible for marketing and leasing the property. The Leasing Agent is also responsible for providing resident relations services. RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in Developing and implementing marketing plan and creation of advertisements Provides Property Tours, Shows Model Unit Logs all Traffic, completes Follow-up, Processes Rental Application and Prepares Lease Collects Deposit, Conducts Unit Inspection Conducts Market Survey of Competition Participates in Property Inspections, Move in/Move out, Aids Residents with move out process Participates in re-certification process QUALIFICATIONS 1 Year of Related Apartment Leasing Experience/COS experience MS Office knowledge and Intermediate Skills Knowledge of Affordable Housing CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have received such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. EAH also verifies education and employment history. Any verified discrepancy (resume or online application) may delay your background check results and/or affect your eligibility to work at EAH. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements. If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening. Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH. DRUG TESTING EAH Housing requires all candidates who have received a conditional job offer to submit to drug testing within 72 hours from acceptance of our job offer. EAH Housing does not test for marijuana/cannabis. Satisfactory completion of drug testing is a requirement of employment with EAH. EAH Housing is an EEO employer. CA BRE 00853495 | HI RB-16985 INDEAH

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