Bilingual Homebuyer Associate

Posted on January 12, 2026

** Interested candidates should apply by sending their resume’ to  **

The Bilingual Homebuyer Associate is a frontline, mission-driven role responsible for advancing equitable access to permanently affordable home ownership by coordinating and managing DCLT’s homebuyer education and buyer support pipeline. This position plays a key role in expanding access to home ownership opportunities for 80% below households by increasing engagement, reducing procedural barriers, and strengthening individualized navigation support in both English and Spanish.

The Bilingual Homebuyer Associate manages all homebuyer education sessions, including Spanish-language programming, and serves as the primary point of contact for buyers and real estate partners from initial education through closing. This role emphasizes culturally responsive engagement, accurate file and data management, proactive follow-up, and coordinated closing support to ensure buyers are well-prepared, informed, and supported throughout the process.

This position also supports real estate-related community engagement activities and may operate in multiple community-based settings to meet buyers where they are.

• Coordinate, prepare, and manage all DCLT homebuyer education sessions in both English and Spanish, including increased frequency and expanded reach of bilingual workshops.
• Manage logistics for in-person and virtual sessions, including scheduling, registration tracking, attendance, materials preparation, and post-session communication.
• Support and, as appropriate, assist with facilitation of sessions in Spanish and English, ensuring content is accessible, culturally responsive, and relevant to participant needs.
• Ensure education materials reflect current home availability, eligibility requirements, financing options, and available buyer assistance resources.
• Track participation data, engagement outcomes, and buyer readiness indicators to support program evaluation and reporting.
• Conduct structured post-session follow-up with participants to provide individualized guidance and connect buyers to next steps.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for home buyers navigating DCLT’s home ownership process.
• Provide individualized, one-on-one navigation support to help buyers understand requirements, timelines, documentation, and financial readiness steps.
• Support buyers in identifying and accessing available financial assistance resources related to down payment and closing costs.
• Coordinate communication among buyers, realtors, lenders, attorneys, and DCLT staff to reduce delays and confusion.
• Maintain a service-oriented approach that builds trust, addresses misconceptions about home ownership, and removes barriers where possible.

• Serve as a consistent liaison for realtors, lenders, and external partners involved in DCLT home purchases.
• Respond to inquiries related to home availability, buyer eligibility, process requirements, and timelines.
• Support alignment between buyer readiness and available homes to ensure efficient matching and progression toward closing.
• Communicate updates clearly and proactively to all parties to maintain momentum and accountability.

• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date homebuyer files, ensuring all required documentation is collected and properly stored.
• Track buyer data, including income eligibility, household status, assigned homes, milestones, and outcomes.
• Maintain internal tracking systems related to buyers, homes, education participation, and assistance utilization.
• Ensure confidentiality, data accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and reporting requirements.

• Prepare and assemble home information packets for buyers, including property details, disclosures, and DCLT documentation.
• Coordinate buyer walkthroughs, closing timelines, and closing-related communications.
• Support closing readiness by ensuring all required information is shared with buyers and internal teams in a…