Who We Are

At Hamilton Families, our mission is to end family homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1985, we have been meeting the most urgent needs of unhoused families in our community. Our programs specialize in preventing family homelessness when possible, providing shelter and transitional housing to families in times of need, supporting the wellbeing and academic achievement of children who experience homelessness, and quickly returning families to safe and stable housing throughout the Greater Bay Area. At Hamilton Families, we believe the San Francisco Bay Area is at its best when people from all backgrounds can start a life here, raise a family here, and thrive here. We envision a Bay Area where housing is accessible and affordable, where homelessness is rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and where all people and families have a safe and stable place to live. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and contribute to our collective success. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive.

What You’ll Do

We’re excited to be adding a Real Estate Associate to our organization! This is an engaging and rewarding opportunity that plays an integral role within the organization. We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with our participants and contributing to the fight against homelessness. The Real Estate Associate will report directly to the Real Estate Manager and be part of the Housing Solutions team. This individual will conduct regular rental market analysis to stay abreast of industry changes to accommodate families' needs. This position will perform outreach to owners and property management companies, maintaining a vast database of housing units, while providing support on repairs and mediation after families are housed.

What Your Day Looks Like

Build and maintain partnerships with property owners, landlord groups, and housing associations to secure housing opportunities
Collaborate with Case Managers to support housing placement, resolve conflicts, and ensure housing retention for clients
Source and secure housing units, negotiating rent, deposits, and other terms
Match families with housing that meets their needs, considering potential barriers
Oversee the housing placement process, from Intent to Rent through move-in
Provide housing location services for external contracts, from intake through aftercare
Conduct Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections to ensure unit safety and compliance
Verify property owner information and research public records for New Vendor Packets
Educate landlords on fair housing laws and ensure lease compliance
Track available housing units in Salesforce
Serve as a resource for research, data, and special projects
Resolve landlord issues and maintain positive relationships in coordination with Housing Services
Negotiate move-in/move-out terms and conduct inspections, preserving landlord relationships
Promote healthy landlord-tenant relationships
Create and maintain resource guides on local housing markets, tenant rights, and financial advice
Prepare and deliver housing market presentations and tenant education workshops
Maintain accurate records and reports in a timely manner
Perform other duties as requested

What Makes You Successful in This Role

Proven track record of real estate experience with a focus on Fair Housing Laws
Excellent marketing and networking skills along with a drive for success
Ability to work and collaborate with a diverse group of people on projects and making decisions for the benefit of our participants
Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently to meet goals
Demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgement and uphold policies and procedures

What You Bring

2+ years of real estate or property management experience
Bilingual in Spanish and English
A background in working with nonprofit organizations, social services organizations, or community-based programs
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and other software
Ability to travel locally and long distance to meet with vendors and participants

Why Choose Us

Our commitment to welcome all individuals creates a richness of viewpoints and keen ability to challenge established thinking
Enjoy excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employer matched 403(b) retirement plan
Wellness and commuter benefit programs
Paid time off and holidays

Our Values

Resourceful
Helpful/ “Yes, And”
Growth Mindset
Data Informed
EDI: Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive

Compensation Range: $29.50 per hour (rate includes bilingual premium)

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Union Representation: Yes

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm + Evenings & Weekends as needed

Location: 2567 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 + Field Work

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Hamilton Families is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are central to our organization. We actively seek and prioritize diversity in our teams. We welcome applications from people with a variety of backgrounds and ages, including people of color, candidates with lived experiences, candidates in the LGBTQ+ community, and candidates who identify personally at any part of the gender spectrum. Additionally, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

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Real Estate Associate - Bilingual