Jobs at Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (Now Hiring) — 5 open

Position Open: August 3, 2026

Position Closing Date: August 18, 2026

On-Site Work

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA)

Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville. MDHA offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful development and housing initiatives that serve the Nashville community.

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $215 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the  Administrative Assistant, to perform varied administrative support functions and to do related work as required. The Administrative Staff Assistant is responsible for the highest level of customer service for clients and staff providing a point of contact for walk-in traffic, incoming telephone calls, and providing office support to the Housing Choice Voucher program.

 Duties and Responsibilities

Customer Service

 Office Responsibilities

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES: 

High School diploma and at least one (1) year of additional training in administrative support or a related  field, plus three (3) years of experience in administrative support. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Behavioral Skills: 

Ability to deal courteously with the public; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 

Technical Skills: 

Experience using Microsoft Office or equivalent word processing and spreadsheet programs; ability to perform  administrative support work with speed and accuracy; knowledge of office procedures including the ability to spell, punctuate and use grammar correctly; knowledge of clerical methods and practices; knowledge of departmental procedures.

Physical Skills: 

Willingness and physical and mental ability to perform the duties; Ability to perform work with or without an accommodation that requires sitting, standing, and walking, dexterity of hands and clarity of vision, speech and hearing and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.