Housing Acquisition Specialist

About Us

Anthos|Home is an innovative nonprofit transforming the way New Yorkers with housing subsidies locate and secure stable housing. Modeled after Brilliant Corners in California, we streamline the apartment search, approval, and move-in process while addressing gaps in the NYC voucher system. Our mission is to be a game-changer for New Yorkers who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness.

The Role The Housing Acquisition Specialist will work as part of the Housing Acquisition team and report to the Housing Acquisition Supervisor. This role focuses on identifying and securing apartments across New York City while building strong relationships with property owners, managers, brokers, and building staff. The Specialist plays an important role in expanding access to housing for New Yorkers using rental assistance vouchers by increasing the number of landlords and units participating in the program. The Housing Acquisition Specialist will cultivate landlord partnerships, identify barriers in the leasing process, and work collaboratively with internal teams to support successful tenant placements. The team uses internal systems to track housing leads, manage landlord relationships, and monitor the housing pipeline, and the Specialist will maintain accurate data while supporting strategic outreach and acquisition efforts. The team also utilizes Flex Pool funding to help secure apartments and may “bank” units that meet voucher standards while tenants are being matched.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure rental housing opportunities throughout New York City that meet voucher program requirements.
• Generate and utilize leasing leads through phone outreach, internet platforms, social media, in-person engagement, and canvassing.
• Market and communicate Anthos|Home incentives and programs to prospective landlords, property managers, brokers, and housing associations.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of landlord and broker relationships to support ongoing apartment acquisition and repeat leasing opportunities.
• Provide account management and ongoing support to property providers while nurturing repeat business opportunities and long-term partnerships.
• Maintain and update thorough and accurate lead and property data within the internal database system.
• Conduct housing quality inspections as needed and advise property providers of any deficiencies that must be addressed to meet program requirements.
• Work closely with the Tenant Housing Coordination, Operations, and Tenant Aftercare teams to support successful placements and housing stability.
• Identify barriers in the leasing process and help develop solutions that improve landlord participation and tenant access to housing.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

What Success Looks Like

• A growing network of engaged landlords, brokers, and property managers who regularly partner with Anthos|Home. 
• A strong and active pipeline of apartment opportunities that increases the number of units available for voucher holders. 
• Reliable tracking of housing leads and landlord relationships within internal systems to support team coordination and strategy. 
• Effective collaboration with internal teams to move apartments from lead to successful tenant placement. 

Qualifications and Skills

The Housing Acquisition Specialist must be a relationship-driven professional who enjoys working with people and solving problems. A strong commitment to expanding housing access for New Yorkers is essential.

Three or more years of experience working with people in the housing or human services sector is required.

Experience in real estate, particularly property management or leasing, is highly desired but not required.

Additional Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Familiarity with the New York City housing market and voucher system
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel and conduct outreach throughout the community
• Ability to use public transportation or meet the same travel requirements with reasonable accommodation
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, as some work locations may not have elevator access, or meet the same requirements with reasonable accommodation
• Experience with community-based outreach
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and record-keeping skills with good independent judgment
• Comfort using databases and technology tools to manage leads and maintain records
• Experience using CRM or database systems to track leads, relationships, or housing inventory is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Passion for the mission of the organization
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment

Work Environment

• Competitive Pay $65,000- 70,000 starting salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid work environment (2-5 days in office/field per week)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Summer Fridays in August
  • Professional development opportunities

• Current wellness perks: Weekly yoga classes, ClassPass subscriptions

How to ApplyPlease send your resume and cover letter through our careers site.

Anthos|Home is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and lived experiences to apply. Lived experiences is defined to include, but is not limited to, homelessness and/or housing instability. We believe that a range of perspectives strengthens our team and enhances our ability to serve communities effectively. Any applicant who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact Anthos|Home to request such an accommodation.