April Housing is a leading owner and operator of high-quality affordable housing throughout the United States. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Los Angeles, April Housing is the asset management business that oversees Blackstone's affordable housing and LIHTC portfolio. April oversees a portfolio of over 85,000 affordable housing units in approximately 650 communities. April Housing seeks to preserve critical affordable housing stock while providing best in class management and high-quality housing. April is committed to being a fair, transparent, and responsible owner.

April Housing’s long-term commitment to owning affordable housing is supported by Blackstone Funds, predominantly BREIT, a non-listed REIT. This perpetual capital vehicle provides April with a patient and flexible source of capital and plays a critical role in enabling the creation and preservation of more affordable housing. In addition to managing a growing portfolio, April Housing will ensure assets in the existing portfolio remain affordable and in compliance with all rent regulations while making significant improvements and aligning the operations with April Housing's Standards of Excellence in Residential Operations.

In its pursuit of excellence, April Housing is looking for individuals who share in its mission to provide high-quality housing to affordable residents.

As of the date on which this job advertisement is posted, the Company anticipates that the base salary range for this role is $100,000- $115,000, with a 5% bonus target (this represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base salary range for this position).  Total direct compensation may also include discretionary bonus and/or incentive compensation. Actual base salary range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.

The executive assistant provides administrative and project support to multiple executives as assigned for April Housing. Acts as primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on all matters relating to this group of executives. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated professional, capable of managing their workload, prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment, as well as work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion. 

What you will do:

• Organizes executives’ days by managing calendars and scheduling appointments to create win-win situations for access to the executives.
• Provides a bridge for smooth communication between executives and internal departments; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.
• Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the executives, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Works closely and effectively with executives to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Provides leadership to build relationships crucial to the success of the organization, and manages a variety of special projects for executives, some of which may have organizational impact.
• Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting general correspondence, memos, and letters, many of which are confidential in nature; overseeing all calls to ensure they are routed to appropriate executive and that messages are returned; and other tasks that facilitate the executives’ ability to effectively lead the company.
• Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles all matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
• Assists in the preparation of packages and requests for information.
• Creates and maintain files, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Coordinates travel arrangements, compiles documents for travel related meetings and prepares Travel and Expense reports. 
• Opens and distributes incoming mail to appropriate executives.
• Creates and updates presentations including charts, tables, graphs, utilizing various software programs.
• Processes invoices for payment, after first assessing purpose, obtaining approval, and routing to appropriate party for payment.
• Prepares agendas, notices, and minutes for meetings.
• Handles all aspects of event planning for team meetings, dinners, and social events.

• Administrative experience, including executive level support.
• Some college preferred. 
• Exceptional organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• World-class follow up skills that inspire confidence that balls will not be dropped.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, senior management, external parties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft applications and other general office equipment is required. Outlook experience preferred. 

What we offer:

At April Housing, we are committed to a singular mission: providing best-in-class management and high-quality housing for residents who earn less than the area’s median income.  You will be joining a dedicated team who live this mission every day. 

And we’re growing!  “April,” which means “to open,” aligns with our goal of opening new paths to expand the supply of affordable housing and close America’s affordability gap. Over the next decade, we intend to invest over $500 million to improve our communities while keeping rents affordable for our residents.

And of course, we offer competitive pay and a full slate of benefits.

If any of this sounds interesting, apply today, and help us close America’s affordability gap!

EEO Statement

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, job requirements and business needs without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status and or any other legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email talent@revantage.com.

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