Careers at AHA
A Great Place to Work
Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA). In addition to the opportunity to make a difference in the quality of life for low-income families in the City of Alameda, AHA offers a work environment that is committed to diversity, professional development, and utilization of best practices in the delivery of programs and services.
AHA invites you to view our available job opportunities below and to consider if a career with the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda might be right for you.
Current Job Openings
Associate Project Manager (Salary Range 31: $9,085 to $11,043 Monthly)
The Housing Authority is seeking a team-oriented candidate to provide administrative and analytic assistance on the rehabilitation and/or new construction projects that are funded through a variety of private, federal, state and local sources, including LIHTC, in addition to providing responsible and professional assistance to the AHA staff.
To apply, submit a:
- Housing Authority Employment Application
- Resume (three pages maximum, include months/years of employment), and
- Responses to the supplemental questions (two pages maximum)
Your resume and supplemental questions must be in Word or PDF format and uploaded into the employment application form. The AHA application form is located in the Working With AHA>Current Job Openings section of the Housing Authority’s website at http://www.alamedahsg.org. The full job description and supplemental questions are on the Open Positions page in Employment Opportunities.
Position is open until filled. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates before the deadline and to close the recruitment before the deadline.
Summer Internship (Salary Range: $22 to $25 per Hour)
The Housing Authority is seeking up to four (4) team-oriented candidates to work in multiple areas of focus including, Affordable Housing Development, Housing Data and Policy, Finance, Housing Programs, Asset Management, Property Management as interns for the Summer of 2025. Interns will work on a wide range of assignments within one of the disciplines supporting AHA’s operations and programs. The internship will provide an opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency dedicated to providing affordable housing in the most impacted region of the nation. Successful graduates from the internship program will be eligible to apply for a one year paid fellowship program with AHA. Please see the Internship Announcement for additional information.
Interested applicants for a summer position may apply at https://form.alamedahsg.org/Forms/SummerInternshipApp no later than 5pm on, March 13, 2025.
Affordable Housing Fellowship (Salary Range: $25 per Hour)
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is seeking candidates that are interested in joining AHA’s Affordable Housing Fellowship program. Great opportunity for those looking to start a career in affordable housing and gain experience in Housing Programs, Housing Policy, Data Management, Human Resources, and Administration. Applicants with a demonstrated interest in and some early career experience in affordable housing (including as an intern or volunteer) may apply. An undergraduate degree is required. Equivalent work experience in place of a degree may be considered. Preference will be given to prior Housing Authority of the City of Alameda interns.
Interested applicants must email a resume, cover letter, and two references to hr@alamedahsg.org. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2025.
Housing Specialist II -FSS (Salary Range 23: $46.00– $55.91 per Hour)
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is looking for a team-oriented professional to work as a Housing Specialist II (HS II) in the Housing Program Department. This position will focus on the Family Sufficiency Program (FSS) including coordination of activities, counseling, and evaluation of participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency program; provides or arranges for training programs, conducts orientations, evaluations, and appraisals of clients, collect data, file reports, provide technical assistance to the Housing Programs & Family Self-Sufficiency and other Authority staff; and housing assistance, including eligibility determination, landlord relations, coordination of activities, and counseling and evaluation of participants in the program.
AHA reserves the right to use applications received from this advertisement to fill Program Assistant positions in other departments for up to one year.
To be considered for this career opportunity, submit an application form (located on the AHA website) and the required supporting documents. This position will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please apply soon, as the position may close at any time.
Facilities And Maintenance Technician I (Salary Range 16: $38.76-$47.12 per Hour)
(This position will be hired at 72 hours per pay period and a schedule of nine 8-hour workdays per two week pay period with every other Friday off. Position will also be on-call for off days, weekends, and Holidays.) Applications received without the supplemental questions will not be considered.
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is looking for a team-oriented professional to work as a Facilities and Maintenance Technician I to work in the Administrative Services Department. This position will perform a range of tasks, including performing a range maintenance and alterations on Housing Authority buildings and facilities, HVAC, and other electrical and mechanical systems; identifying and evaluating construction-related problems; performing installation and repairs on plumbing systems; conducting property inspections, and coordinating with vendors on maintenance replacement and repair projects.
To be considered for this career opportunity, submit an application form (located on the AHA website) and the required supporting documents. This position will be open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Ready to Apply?
To apply for a position, follow the instructions in the job announcement and submit all required job application documents by the posted deadline. All positions require a job application form to be completed; click the button below to access the job application form. Please limit resumes to no more than 3 pages and include months and years of employment; cover letters should be limited to 2 pages. Applicants should include all employment history in their resume and application form, including any outside employment that they intend to continue if hired by AHA. Applicants who reach the final stages of the interview process and are being considered for a job offer will be required to fill out conflict of interest and outside employment forms.
Applications are screened for minimum qualifications listed in the postings and only the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview. AHA regrets that, due to the large number of responses we receive in response to job postings, AHA is only able to contact those candidates that are selected for an interview. While AHA’s posted Pay Schedule shows 5 steps in the salary range for most positions, applicants should note that AHA generally seeks to hire at steps 1-3, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Eligibility for subsequent step increases is reviewed at the end of the probationary period and at the time of annual performance evaluations.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is committed to making reasonable efforts to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you have a request for ADA accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HR@alamedahsg.org, or by phone at: (510) 747-4362, or TTY/TRS:711.
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda is an Equal Opportunity Employer
AHA is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the AHA is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the AHA’s workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.
About the recruitment process:
The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) recruitment process generally consists of the following steps for permanent hires. The interview process may differ for temporary hires, for exempt staff positions, or in circumstances in which an outside recruiter is being used. The specific order below may also differ depending on the type of position and number of candidates. AHA reserves the right to interview candidates as they apply.
- Application: Candidates fill out the AHA application and submit answers to supplemental questions (if required). Candidates are asked to closely read the job description before applying. AHA’s website is also a useful resource.
- First interview: This is usually held via online video, for roughly 30-45 minutes.
- Online Testing – Candidates complete online testing through an AHA vendor. Candidates should watch for this in their email. This may be sent before or after the first interview.
- Second interview – This is held in person at our offices at 701 Atlantic Avenue and a written test that is specific to the position is also done at the same time. Candidates should allow 2 hours in total. (Note: for some positions, a third interview or tour of the properties is held).
- References: Three references are required.These may be checked before the first or second interview. Please include prior supervisors in your list of references.
- Offer: Conditional offers are made in writing by HR. Generally, offers are time limited (2 business days).
- Background check: This is done after acceptance of the offer and before the start date.
- Start date: New hires start on Monday (unless Monday is a holiday). The start date is usually no sooner than 2 weeks from the offer date. If a candidate needs a later start date, they should indicate that in the application form.
If you have questions, please email HR@alamedahsg.org
Why Work at AHA?
In addition to competitive salaries, robust training and development, and the ability to contribute to a mission-driven organization, some of the more tangible benefits of working at AHA include:
- Vacation and sick time, plus 11 paid holidays and 3.5 floating holidays per year
- Employer-paid medical and dental coverage, and with some plans fully employer-paid (regardless of the number of dependents)
- CalPERS Retirement Plan, plus optional participation in pre/post-tax 457 deferred compensation plans
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending account plans for health, dependent care, and transit expenses
- A variety of other benefits including optional vision insurance, bilingual pay, education/tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program (EAP)
- AHA also strives to provide a work-life balance to our employees. In addition to generous paid leave benefits, certain positions offer a two-week schedule of nine 8-hour days (with every other Friday off) as well as some flexibility for daily work schedules.