Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Agate is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to end homelessness and relieve hunger through action and advocacy. We provide emergency services, shelter, and housing programs for individuals and families. We encourage applicants with lived experience to apply (anyone who has not received services from Agate within the last two years is welcome to apply). We believe that housing is a basic human right.

Why Our Team Chooses Us:

• I work here because I believe in our mission, and it actually guides our work. The people who work here are incredibly passionate, smart, fierce, and advocate for the people we serve.
  • Sam, Program Manager, 5 years

• I work at Agate to give strength to people who might not believe in themselves now. To help build confidence and to help establish a community for our clients. After that, housing can begin, which I'm thankful I can help with.
  • Jackson, Welcome Center Advocate, 2 years

• I work at Agate Housing and Services because I care about helping people get back on their feet. We focus on person-centered care, which means really listening to each person's needs and supporting them in a way that makes sense for I'm proud to be part of a team that's working to end homelessness with compassion and respect for everyone.
  • Evie, Housing Program Manager, 3 years

Our Values:

• Integrity: Always doing what's right, even when it's not easy or popular.
• Equity: Challenging unfair systems and making changes that better support those most affected by homelessness and hunger.
• Humanity: Recognizing how these issues affect everyone, building trust, and forming strong relationships by understanding people's needs.
• Creativity: Finding new and original ways to meet the community's needs.

Benefits of working with us include:

• 6.15 hours of PTO accrued each pay period (160 hours of PTO your first year)
• 11 Floating holidays per year (Prorated based on hire date)
• Medica/Kavira insurance
  • $0 cost plans available
• Employer-paid Dental and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan
• Referral Bonus Program

Live-In Assistant Property Manager

Title : Live-In Assistant Property Manager

Reports To : Director of Contracts, Property and Strategic Partnership

Schedule : 30 - 40 Hours per week, flexible to address tenant or building issues on the property, including evenings or weekends.

Union Representation Non-Union

Job Classification : Hourly Non-Exempt

Compensation: $18.00 plus free use of on-site apartment.

Position Overview:

This position is for a 38-unit single room occupancy apartment community in South Minneapolis. Duties include cleaning of common areas, snow removal, lawn care, security duties, cleaning, maintenance duties, and light office tasks. This is a full-time position of 30-40 hours per week, with possible overtime, with approval from the employee's supervisor. This position is part of a 24/7 on-call response team. The employee is expected to flex their hours to meet the needs of the community. This position includes free use of a one-bedroom apartment at the Metro Inn. Tenancy is mandatory for this position.

Position Responsibilities:

• The Live-In Assistant Site Manager must be available to live onsite, in a one-bedroom unit on the second floor of the building, accessible by stairs. The maximum occupancy for this unit is 2 individuals, and both individuals must pass a background check.
• Tenancy is strictly tied to the position. Tenancy in the Live-In Assistant Property Manager apartment ends with the termination of employment.
• Assists with enforcing lease policies, such as rent payment and issuing lease violations as requested by Management or when the Director of Contracts, Property and Strategic Partnership is unavailable.
• Cleaning of common areas - daily cleaning and tidying of shared building entryway, laundry room, kitchen, and dining area.
• Groundskeeping - daily tidying of grounds, including litter pick-up and sweeping sidewalks, lawn mowing, and winter snow removal on building sidewalks.
• Security - ensuring the building is secure and safe, notifying the Director of Contracts, Property and Strategic Partnerships of any hazards or concerning activity on the property. This may include walkthroughs of the grounds and a review of security cameras.
• Resident support - assisting residents with submitting maintenance requests, providing general support on how to operate shared kitchen and laundry machines, or with rent payment.
• Unit Inspections - Assess maintenance issues and ensure compliance with lease terms.
• Unit turnovers - Completing unit turnover tasks, such as cleaning, painting, shampooing carpets, scheduling contractors or requesting maintenance as needed.
• Responsible for managing safety and security and responding calmly and competently to emergency situations.
• Respond to tenant lock-out by providing access through key codes in alignment with Property Management.
• Thorough knowledge of agency policies and procedures and community expectations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must pass background check, including Kari Koskinen background check.
• Great communication skills; verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years paid or unpaid experience in related job duties, including professional cleaning, light maintenance, or security functions. Educational experience in social work or related field will be considered in the hiring process.
• Experienced in de-escalation tactics.
• Ability to maintain records such as resident requests, maintenance, cleaning, and inventory.
• Experience maintaining practices related to safe living and working conditions.
• Experience with scheduling, as relatable to this role's scheduling of unit turns, move-ins, maintenance, and other elements.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required for the position. The organization reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as business needs evolve.

This document does not constitute an employment contract and should not be interpreted as creating contractual obligations of any kind. Employment with Agate Housing and Services is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable Minnesota state laws.

How to apply

Visit agatemn.isolvedhire.com and select the opening for which you wish to apply. Submit your information under "Apply Now" and you will be directed to the full application, where you can upload your resume and cover letter . If you have previously created an account to apply for a position at Agate Housing and Services, log in to your account before attempting to apply for another position.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Qualified applicants will be selected for interviews as applications are received. No phone calls please.

Agate Housing and Services is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and strives to promote an environment that is diverse and inclusive where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Agate Housing and Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of color, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LBGTQ+ individuals.

Updated June 2025

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work at office, Afternoon shift,

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