About this opportunity
Housing Development Corporation lists this Community Assistant opportunity in lancaster, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a Part-time Community Assistant (20 hours per week) for Duke Manor Apartments (Lancaster PA).
At HDC MidAtlantic, we believe everyone deserves a safe, welcoming, and affordable place to call home-and we're committed to making that a reality every day.
When you join HDC, you're not just taking a job-you're becoming part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a direct and meaningful impact on people's lives. Every role contributes to housing stability, stronger communities, and opportunities for residents to thrive.
Since 1971, we've been trusted developers, property managers, and community partners, working alongside our neighbors to create real change. Today, we own and/or manage over 3,300 apartments across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, serving nearly 4,500 residents including seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities.
At HDC, you'll be part of a team that values excellence, equity, collaboration, community, and integrity. We invest in our people, support growth and development, and empower our employees to make a difference-both in our communities and within the organization.
If you're looking for work that is meaningful, people-centered, and connected to a greater purpose, you'll find it here.
Benefits at HDC MidAtlantic
Employee Housing Opportunities
Paid & Subsidized Professional Development
Quarterly Bonus Incentive Program
Friday Early Office Close: Spring, Fall & Winter office closes at 3pm; Summer office closes at 12pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. HDC may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Under supervision the Community Assistant is responsible for performing daily secretarial, clerical, and office tasks with an assigned community. Supports the Community Manager in operating the community to meet financial obligations while reflecting HDC mission, meeting daily with residents, employees, and neighbors.
• Operate administrative activities involved with the community.
• Maintain a working relationship with residents and employees.
• Assist Community Managers by maintaining updated and accurate files on all resident related items and dispatch resident work orders.
• Assist Community Managers in maintaining positive resident relations programs assuring good public relations and tenant satisfaction programs.
• Assist Community Managers in planning resident events.
• Publish standard resident notification memos for review and distribution.
• Manage security access card programming.
• Maintain filing system for all routine reports and other deadlines required during a given week, month, and quarter.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the Community Manager and assist the overall team effort, as needed.
Skills/Education/Experience:
• Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent required, along with a valid driver's license.
• Position prefers a one year minimum in Office Assistant or related work experience.
• Prefers experience with an affordable housing background.
• Successful completion of drug screening and criminal background check.
Normal work environment:
• Work environment will be indoors and outdoors and will require 25% annual travel.
• Requires moderate physical demands, lifting up to 25 pounds, continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We believe in and practice equal opportunity. HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.
Worksite address
lancaster, PA, 17622, US
Who can apply
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