Assistant Community / Property Manager

About the role

Support a Community. Strengthen a Mission. Grow Your Career.

At Conifer Realty, being an Assistant Community Manager means being at the heart of what makes our affordable housing communities thrive. You’ll work alongside the Community Manager to ensure smooth daily operations — from leasing and compliance to resident satisfaction and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Champion service and connection – greet residents and prospects, respond to inquiries, and support a welcoming environment.
• SUPPORT LEASING SUCCESS – market apartments, conduct tours, and process applications, leases, and renewals.
• Ensure compliance – manage LIHTC, HUD, and affordable housing documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• COLLABORATE DAILY – coordinate with the maintenance team on work orders, turnovers, and inspections.
• DRAIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT – plan resident events, assist with outreach, and manage social media activity.
• KEEP OPERATIONS RUNNING – process invoices, prepare reports, collect rent, and back up the Community Manager as needed.
• PROMOTE EXCELLENCE – uphold Conifer’s policies, professionalism, and commitment to resident care.

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in apartment or affordable housing management (LIHTC, HUD, RD preferred).
• Knowledge of leasing, compliance, marketing, or office administration.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office; Yardi or similar software preferred).
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping skills to assist with rent collection and reporting.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
• AAS degree or some college preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Certifications such as COS or LIHTC are preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Passionate about helping people feel at home.

Skills

• Problem-solving skills.
• People-person skills.
• Dynamic environment experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & annual salary reviews.
• 13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two volunteer days + 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex accounts.
• Retail plans with company match.
• Incentive-driven wellness program - earn quarterly HSA contributions by participating in wellness initiatives.
• Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance.
• Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
• A culture built on mission, belonging, and community impact.

Pay

$23.00 - $26.00

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 40hrs