Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing Impact

Conifer Realty; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

13 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Volunteer days

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans with company match

HSA & flex accounts

Life, disability insurance

Ongoing training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Conifer Realty in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support daily operations across leasing, compliance, resident relations, and financial performance. Work closely with the Community Manager to maintain community standards and resident satisfaction.

You will handle leasing tasks, document compliance, manage office processes, and assist with rent collection. AAS degree or some college is preferred, with LIHTC/HUD knowledge valued.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Leasing

Compliance

Office administration

Basic accounting

Education

AAS degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Job description

Conifer Realty in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support daily operations across leasing, compliance, resident relations, and financial performance. Work closely with the Community Manager to maintain community standards and resident satisfaction.

You will handle leasing tasks, document compliance, manage office processes, and assist with rent collection. AAS degree or some college is preferred, with LIHTC/HUD knowledge valued.