Assistant Community Manager - Affordable Housing & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & annual salaryReviews

13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two 2

Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex

Retirement plans with company match

Wellness program with HSA credits

Company-paid life, short- & long-term

Ongoing training and growth

Job summary

Conifer Realty in Camden, NJ seeks an Assistant Community Manager to partner with the Community Manager to oversee leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance across affordable housing communities.

You’ll bring 1–3+ years of housing management, leasing knowledge, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office; Yardi), and a customer-service oriented approach. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. Weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3+ years in apartment or affordable housing management.
• Knowledge of leasing, compliance, marketing, or office administration.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office; Yardi or similar software.
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping skills for 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

Apartment management

Leasing knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Marketing knowledge

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Bookkeeping

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

AAS degree or some college

High school diploma or GED

COS/LIHTC certifications preferred

Tools

Yardi software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conifer Realty in Camden, NJ seeks an Assistant Community Manager to partner with the Community Manager to oversee leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance across affordable housing communities.

You’ll bring 1–3+ years of housing management, leasing knowledge, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office; Yardi), and a customer-service oriented approach. This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. Weekend coverage may be required.