Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing

Paylocity; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays & PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Training & certifications

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking an Assistant Community Manager for affordable housing in Westbury, NY. The role supports leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance under the Community Manager's guidance.

You’ll handle leasing activities, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure LIHTC/HUD documentation accuracy. AAS or college is preferred, with COS/LIHTC certifications welcome. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

LIHTC

HUD

Leasing

Compliance

Marketing

Office administration

Yardi

Accounting basics

Customer service

COS certification

LIHTC certification

Education

AAS degree or some college

High school diploma or GED

COS certification preferred

LIHTC certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi software

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking an Assistant Community Manager for affordable housing in Westbury, NY. The role supports leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance under the Community Manager's guidance.

You’ll handle leasing activities, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure LIHTC/HUD documentation accuracy. AAS or college is preferred, with COS/LIHTC certifications welcome. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.