Location: Kailua-Kona, HI
Full-Time | 40 hours/week: Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm
Nonprofit Organization – Kamaʻaina Hale Apartments
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid vacation
About Us:
Kamaʻaina Hale Apartments is an emerging nonprofit dedicated to the mission of providing affordable housing to the Hawai'i Island community. We are a small, ʻohana-oriented team committed to providing safe, stable housing for local families. This role helps us maintain housing compliance with our State Housing Agency the HHFDC.
Job Summary:
The Compliance Specialist handles tenant income and asset recertifications, maintains compliance files, and supports audits and inspections. This is an in-person role requiring strong administrative skills and a high level of accuracy.
Responsibilities:
Conduct and schedule annual recertification interviews
Collect and verify documents for income and asset eligibility
Maintain organized, accurate tenant files (digital + physical)
Communicate with tenants clearly and professionally
Collaborate with management and compliance consultants
Use property management software (Yardi a plus)
Preferred Qualifications:
Required:
2+ years in LIHTC, HUD/Section 8 compliance, or property management
Strong clerical and administrative experience
Proficient with office software and databases
Preferred:
Yardi software experience
Bilingual (Tagalog, Ilocano, Spanish, Marshallese, etc.)
Familiarity with HUD, HHFDC, or IRS compliance guidelines
Training Provided:
Willing to train on HUD income and asset certification processes. However, candidates must prove they have a strong administrative foundation and be comfortable using software systems.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter in reply to this ad.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Kamaʻaina Hale Apartments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, or other protected status under federal or state law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year. Pay dependent upon experience.
Benefits:
Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift. Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm
Work Location: In person