Assistant Community Manager: Affordable Housing & Growth

Conifer Realty LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & annual salaryReviews

13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two v

Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex

Retirement plans with company match

Wellness program with HSA

Company-paid life, short- & long-term

Ongoing training, certifications, and

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Conifer Realty LLC in Rochester, NY is hiring an Assistant Community Manager to support leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance within our affordable housing communities.

You will work alongside the Community Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, including marketing, tours, rent collection, and reporting, while upholding our mission-driven culture and service standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in apartment or affordable housing management (LIHTC, HUD, RD preferred).
• Knowledge of leasing, compliance, marketing, or office administration.
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping skills to assist with rent collection and reporting.
• Certifications such as COS or LIHTC 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 and confidentiality.
• Coordinate with maintenance on work orders, turnovers, and inspections.
• Plan resident events, outreach, and manage social media activity.
• Process invoices, prepare reports, collect rent, and back up the Community Manager as needed.
• Uphold Conifer’s policies, professionalism, and commitment to resident care.

Skills

Property management experience

Leasing

Compliance

Office administration

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial reporting

Education

AAS degree or some college

High school diploma or GED

COS or LIHTC certifications preferred

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conifer Realty LLC in Rochester, NY is hiring an Assistant Community Manager to support leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance within our affordable housing communities.

You will work alongside the Community Manager to ensure smooth daily operations, including marketing, tours, rent collection, and reporting, while upholding our mission-driven culture and service standards.