Assistant Asset Manager (AmeriCorps Member)

NOTE: An AmeriCorps Member is providing national service and is not considered an employee of either LISC or Brilliant Corners.

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, Brilliant Corners provides innovative housing and housing-related services to California’s most vulnerable individuals, with an emphasis on those transitioning from, or at risk of, homelessness or institutionalization. We develop, own, and manage multi-family supportive housing and licensed residential care homes. We implement a broad array of scattered-site, one-on-one supportive housing, and clinical case management programs through partnerships with developmental services, homeless services, veterans’ services, and health care sectors.

In short, we do good work.

We have offices statewide with a staff of passionate people. While we are growing rapidly, we are also selective: We’re seeking inspired, talented people who want to be effecting profound change and who have fun doing it.

What is LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation)

With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families. Since 1979, LISC and its affiliates have invested approximately $32 billion in housing, businesses, jobs & financial health, education, safety, and health that help to revitalize and stabilize underinvested communities. Headquartered in New York City, LISC’s reach spans the country from the East Coast to the West Coast through 37 local offices, a rural program that reaches more than 2,400 counties in 49 states, and LISC-founded affiliates and entities. Visit www.lisc.org to learn more.

Role and Responsibilities

The Assistant Asset Manager is expected to undertake the following generalized activities toward goal achievement. These activities may or may not include administrative duties related to the below goals/activities, or newly assigned activities that are allowable and not prohibited by AmeriCorps, may be assigned by Brilliant Corners in furtherance of goal attainment:

Financial Monitoring and Reporting

• Track property-level financial performance, including budgets, operating expenses, and revenue
• Review monthly financial reports to identify variances and flag potential issues for the Asset Management and Property Management teams
• Assist in preparing financial summaries, one-pagers and presentations

Lease and Contract Administration

• Collect, organize, and maintain lease agreements and ensure compliance with terms
• Track critical dates such as lease expirations, rent escalations, and contract renewals
• Coordinate with property managers to address tenant compliance and occupancy requirements

Property Performance Oversight

• Monitor occupancy rates, turnover timelines, and maintenance requests to identify trends
• Conduct periodic site visits to assess property conditions and ensure compliance with standards
• Assist in putting into place corrective actions for underperforming properties

Sustainability and Resource Management

• Research and recommend sustainability initiatives, such as energy efficiency upgrades or waste reductions strategies
• Track and report on resource usage, including utilities and waste management metrics

Resident Engagement and Support

• Collect and analyze resident feedback to inform property management strategies
• Collaborate with service providers to ensure resident needs are met and support programs effective

Compliance and Documentation

• Assist in preparing compliance reports for funders and regulatory agencies
• Maintain accurate records for audits, inspections, and reporting purposes

Stakeholder Coordination

• Attend property management and service provider meetings on behalf of the Asset Management team
• Work with property managers, service coordinators, and other partners to align goals and resolve issues

Administration and Special Projects

• Support the Asset Management team with administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings or maintaining data systems, up to 20% of member’s time
• Contribute to special projects, such as portfolio-wide lease evaluations or property refinancing efforts

Professional Development and Training

• Participate in training sessions on affordable housing finance, property management, and residential services o Take part in mentorship opportunities and guidance from senior Asset Management staff

In performing these activities, Brilliant Corners and LISC AmeriCorps anticipate that the Member will achieve the following goal(s): Provide physical development/asset management services to 550 units to maintain their affordability status (or occupancy) where 300 units are preserved as a result of the aforementioned activities

NOTE: An AmeriCorps Member is providing national service and is not considered an employee of either LISC or Brilliant Corners.

Program Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to participate as a LISC AmeriCorps Member, LISC’s policy is that a candidate: (1) must be eligible to serve, (2) must not have previously resigned from a LISC AmeriCorps position; and (3) if having previously served, been exited with satisfactory service from a prior term.

The candidate will also need to meet all AmeriCorps eligibility requirements including but not limited to:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unexpired proof of status as a US citizen or possess unexpired permanent resident status and be able to provide documentation as determined by AmeriCorps during the pre-enrollment period.
• Meet the National Service Criminal History Check Requirement noted below:
• A criminal record does not necessarily make a candidate ineligible for service. LISC does not disclose any results with the Brilliant Corners and will discuss any eligibility concerns that may arise directly with the candidate as per LISC’s policy.
• Candidates being offered and accepting this AmeriCorps position must consent to a search of the National Sex Offender Public Website, State Level Criminal History Search, and an FBI search. The person must be cleared for service by LISC prior to the first day of service.
• A candidate may not be considered eligible for service in instances where he/she/they: (1) are subject to registry on the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW); and/or (2) has been convicted of murder; and/or (3) has a non-resolved/non-adjudicated criminal offense.

Members are expected to attend and participate in all LISC AmeriCorps sponsored activities including but not limited to:

• Attend an onboarding session coordinated by LISC both virtually or in person;
• Attend a national leadership conference in spring, 2025;
• Attend all locally sponsored monthly meetings both virtually and in person;
• Participate in nationally sponsored webinars;
• Actively participate in at least two team coordinated service projects (one for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service and one for National AmeriCorps Week), and;
• Engage in any other LISC events as determined by the local LISC office.

Other Service Requirements

• The Member will perform his/her/their day-to-day service at the placement site.
• It is expected that the Member will be flexible as oftentimes service requires some evenings and weekends.
• The Member understands that he/she/they shall be generally providing service directly to the people and in the communities where he/she/they serve. Teleservice is defined as service not performed at the placement site or in the community. In instances where teleservice may be required (e.g. COVID-19, other public health emergency, natural disaster, allowed by placement site policy), the Member’s direct supervisor at Brilliant Corners will provide the appropriate documentation, supervision and oversight. The Member will document all instances of teleservice via the LISC AmeriCorps online timekeeping system. Remote service is NOT permitted under the AmeriCorps State and National program. Remote service is defined as an arrangement in which a member is not located within the commuting area of the geographic community where the service is to occur as is not expected to be physically present at the service site and/or community events.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have physical mobility for tasks such as standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces. They should be capable of performing stationary tasks like sitting for up to 6 to 8 hours a day. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift, carry, push, pull light to moderate weights up to 15 pounds safely. Requires mental acuity for analytical reasoning and document interpretation.

LISC AmeriCorps is available to everyone eligible to serve. We treat all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identification or expression, political affiliation, martial or parental status, genetic information or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Program Benefits

The position pays a total stipend of $27,200; the stipend is taxable and paid in 22 equal checks twice a month from LISC. Direct deposit is required.

Upon successful completion of the full term of service, the Member will be eligible for a $7,395.00 education award to pay off existing, eligible student loans or utilize the funds to return to school at institutions that accept the education award. This benefit is paid by LISC.

Members are eligible to place qualifying, existing student loans (not in default) into AmeriCorps forbearance or apply for income-based repayment. Certified time in AmeriCorps service may be counted toward public service loan forgiveness. Information on Public Service Loan Forgiveness can be found here: https://studentaid.gov/ .

A bronze-level health care benefit is available for the participant only; LISC covers 100% of the premium costs directly to the insurance provider; members have 30 days after enrollment to apply for the benefit and may also apply during service within 60 days of a qualifying loss of coverage event.

For members with children under the age of 13, there is a childcare subsidy benefit available which is dependent on the participant meeting all eligibility requirements (This benefit is administered by a contracted provider via the AmeriCorps Agency).

Additional benefits for alums can be found here: https://www.nationalservice.gov/specialinitiatives/employers-national-service/alumni