Administrative Assistant

About the Organization

With a growing workforce of more than 600 team members, The Peabody Companies manages more than 14,650 units of residential housing. We offer property management, leasing, marketing, facility maintenance, accounting and finance, compliance, quality assurance, and sales and brokerage services. Our portfolio includes conventional and multi‑family housing, senior communities, veteran’s housing, and supportive housing services.

Peabody Properties seeks an experienced Administrative Assistant for an apartment community located in Dorchester, MA. The role assists the efficient operation of the site’s Management Office by answering all calls courteously and expediting resident‑related issues to the appropriate staff.

• Answers all calls promptly and courteously and refers callers to appropriate staff.
• Opens incoming mail and distributes to appropriate staff.
• Accepts orders for maintenance problems/repairs, completes work order form, and gives to Service Manager for timely completion.
• Performs general office filing.
• Provides assistance and/or coverage at other sister sites within the company portfolio when needed.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned to facilitate effective site operations.
• Demonstrates initiative and self‑motivation.
• Exhibits excellent customer service skills.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years business experience providing clerical and administrative support.
• Knowledge of One Site.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Peabody Properties offers $22 per hour along with a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401(k), Short‑Term Disability, life insurance, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, paid training, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, employee referral bonuses, and flex spending.

Peabody Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to workforce diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please e‑mail our Talent Acquisition Manager and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Smoke‑free workplace. Drug‑free work environment. Peabody Properties participates in E-Verify.