How to hire a housing coordinator

How to hire a housing coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step housing coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a housing coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new housing coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The housing coordinator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a housing coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a housing coordinator that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of housing coordinators.

   Type of Housing Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Housing Coordinator	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$14-26
   Family Services Coordinator	A family services coordinator maintains quantitative quality and qualitative quality monitoring systems and improvement systems for the program strategies to get executed with quality, fidelity, and reliability. They coach and offer supervisory guidance services to the family service team to keep the staff capacity robust and move the staff members towards mastering the core competencies... Show more	$15-26
   Children's Program Coordinator	A children's program coordinator is someone who develops programs for children and toddlers. The children's program coordinator creates child-centered programs to educate and entertain children and infants... Show more	$13-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Social Work
   • Reservations
   • Mental Health
   • Veterans
   • Affordable Housing
   • Patients
   • Mental Illness
   • Community Resources
   • Substance Abuse
   • Coordinators
   • Direct Care
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Property Management
   • Crisis Intervention

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage HUD subsidize housing program for homeless individuals by assisting in obtaining permanent supportive housing.
   • Manage vocational and rehabilitation services deliver to homeless unemploy, veterans, victims of domestic violence, transgender and ex-offender populations.
   • Maintain HMIS database by entering client data.
   • Pick up and deliver donated furniture and household accessories throughout NYC.
   • Submit certification request to DHS program analyst
   • Represent homeowners in court sponsor mediation sessions.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the housing coordinator job description is a good way to get more applicants. A housing coordinator salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a housing coordinator in South Dakota may be lower than in Oregon, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level housing coordinator. Additionally, a housing coordinator with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average housing coordinator salary

   $41,425yearly

   $19.92 hourly rate

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   Entry-level housing coordinator salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

   Average housing coordinator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$52,327	$25
   2	California	$51,463	$25
   3	Connecticut	$48,105	$23
   4	Illinois	$47,927	$23
   5	Washington	$45,948	$22
   6	New York	$45,549	$22
   7	Massachusetts	$44,361	$21
   8	Delaware	$44,186	$21
   9	Texas	$43,067	$21
   10	Florida	$42,557	$20
   11	Pennsylvania	$41,544	$20
   12	Virginia	$41,464	$20
   13	Colorado	$41,344	$20
   14	Minnesota	$40,938	$20
   15	Montana	$37,259	$18
   16	Oklahoma	$36,835	$18
   17	Georgia	$35,111	$17
   18	Louisiana	$34,460	$17

   Average housing coordinator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The University of Chicago	$51,475	$24.75	14
   2	Sonoco	$51,201	$24.62	2
   3	University of California-Berkeley	$50,041	$24.06
   4	City of San Antonio	$49,907	$23.99
   5	University of Maryland Medical System	$48,929	$23.52	31
   6	Providence Health & Services	$48,321	$23.23	36
   7	PeaceHealth	$47,904	$23.03	3
   8	Logan Health	$47,493	$22.83
   9	CHG Healthcare	$47,284	$22.73
   10	Minneapolis Public Housing Authority	$47,048	$22.62
   11	International Institute of New England	$45,957	$22.09
   12	The Philadelphia Coalition	$45,029	$21.65	7
   13	Telecare	$44,833	$21.55	9
   14	Boston Public Health Commission	$44,662	$21.47	8
   15	Springwell	$44,662	$21.47	1
   16	DESC	$44,493	$21.39	5
   17	Navillus Contracting	$44,489	$21.39
   18	University of Pennsylvania	$44,081	$21.19	5
   19	Informa Plc	$44,051	$21.18
   20	AmeriHealth Caritas	$43,947	$21.13	16

4. Writing a housing coordinator job description

   A job description for a housing coordinator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a housing coordinator job description:

   Housing coordinator job description example

   Job DescriptionFull-time, 40 hours per week, Day shift
   Mission:
   
   Working together with our community to achieve whole person wellness through health and related services.
   
   Vision:
   
   An island community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, & spiritual wellness.
   
   Job Summary:
   
   The Housing Coordinator works with existing, new, and potential NCH employees to understand their individual housing needs and challenges to assist them in securing appropriate housing on Nantucket. The Housing Coordinator will become an expert in all aspects of the year-round Nantucket housing market including the availability and eligibility requirements for "affordable housing" options. This position will build a network of landlords, realtors and other housing influencers to increase the housing opportunities available for NCH employees and will report on the housing needs of the NCH workforce to inform the overall NCH housing strategy. This position will also assist the EVS/Housing Director with all aspects of NCH workforce housing operations including occupancy, maintenance and property management.
   
   Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
   Develops and maintains mutual relationships with housing providers on Nantucket. Works as the housing advocate for NCH employees to assist them in finding and securing housing on the island. Coordinates consistent outreach and network opportunities with community housing providers to build ongoing and positive partnerships. Establishes supportive and understanding relationships with landlords. Develops a detailed knowledge and understanding of the housing needs of the NCH workforce to help advance the Hospital's housing strategy. Maintains scheduling database and uses housing software for tracking and reporting. Facilitates delivery of housing agreements, guidelines, directions to units, property condition report/inventory sheets, recycling information and keys to tenants. Maintains key locker and records of all Housing Agreements. Maintains records of all properties rented and/or leased by the Hospital, through outside sources, for staff housing and manages the use of these leased properties according to the provisions set forth in the lease agreements with the owners. Maintains inventory of household goods in units, utilizing inspection window for updating inventory, generates loss reports as needed. Assists the EVS/Housing Director in handling miscellaneous issues, such as lost keys, repairs and frequently asked questions. Enters work orders for all general maintenance jobs for housing units in cooperation with the contracted maintenance vendor. Coordinates after-hours emergency repairs/lockouts with the contracted maintenance vendor. Maintains a database of staff tenancy to generate quarterly/yearly usage statistics reflecting staff tenancy per hospital department, monthly occupancy rates, and housing shortages. Communicates on an ongoing and frequent basis with the EVS/Housing Director regarding current and future housing occupants. Keeps accurate and organized records of all housing agreements. Notifies employees of housing opportunities and listings within the Nantucket community on a regular basis. Assists the EVS/Housing Director in developing 5-year capital plan. Ensures continuous improvement and quality of the housing process at NCH. Reports unusual situations to the department manager immediately. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   Qualifications
   Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required for the Position
   
   Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required
   Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Ability to work independently and with a team. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software. English language proficiency in speaking, reading, writing and typing required. High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Must be a Nantucket resident for a minimum of 5 years and have knowledge of the housing issues and resources. Minimum of 2 years general office or administrative experience required. Current, valid driver's license and access to a vehicle required. Special Requirements
   Must be available to work overtime and weekends as needed to complete all job duties. Must be available to work in the case of a Hospital declared emergency.
   
   EEO Statement
   Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Partner's Healthcare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right housing coordinator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your housing coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit housing coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with housing coordinator candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new housing coordinator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the housing coordinator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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