Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing

Conifer-Realt; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

PTO

Parental leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Training & certifications

Growth opportunities

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Conifer Realty in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing to support daily operations, leasing, compliance, resident services, and financial performance under the Community Manager.

You’ll benefit from a full-time schedule, a competitive hourly salary of $25.00 to $27.00, and a culture focused on mission, belonging, and community impact, with training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet residents and prospects, respond to inquiries, and support a welcoming environment.
• Market apartments, conduct tours, and process applications, leases, and renewals.
• Manage LIHTC, HUD, and affordable housing documentation with accuracy.
• Coordinate with maintenance on work orders, turnovers, and inspections.
• Plan resident events and manage outreach and social media activity.
• Process invoices, prepare reports, collect rent, and back up the Community Manager.
• Uphold Conifer’s policies, professionalism, and resident-care commitments.

Skills

Apartment management

LIHTC HUD knowledge

Leasing & compliance

Office administration

Customer service

Basic accounting

Communication

Education

AAS degree

High school diploma or GED

COS certification

LIHTC certification

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

Conifer Realty in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing to support daily operations, leasing, compliance, resident services, and financial performance under the Community Manager.

You’ll benefit from a full-time schedule, a competitive hourly salary of $25.00 to $27.00, and a culture focused on mission, belonging, and community impact, with training and growth opportunities.