Assistant Community Manager — Affordable Housing

Conifer Realty; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Medical & dental

Retirement plans

Wellness program

Life insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking an Assistant Community Manager in Camden, NJ to work alongside the Community Manager ensuring smooth daily operations—from leasing and compliance to resident satisfaction and financial performance.

If you're detail-oriented and people-focused, this full-time role offers growth opportunities across our affordable housing portfolio and a culture built on service to residents.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years 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).

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.
• Drive 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.

Skills

Leasing

Compliance

Office admin

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

AAS or some college

High school diploma or GED

COS or LIHTC certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi or similar software

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking an Assistant Community Manager in Camden, NJ to work alongside the Community Manager ensuring smooth daily operations—from leasing and compliance to resident satisfaction and financial performance.

If you're detail-oriented and people-focused, this full-time role offers growth opportunities across our affordable housing portfolio and a culture built on service to residents.