Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing & Leasing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual salary reviews

13 holidays + 15 days PTO + parental (

Medical, dental, vision

HSA & flex accounts

Retirement plans with company match

Life insurance & disability

Ongoing training & growth

Job summary

Conifer Realty in Rochester, NY is seeking an Assistant Community Manager for our affordable housing portfolio. You will work with the Community Manager to oversee leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

This role requires 1-3+ years in apartment or affordable housing management, knowledge of LIHTC/HUD, strong computer skills (Yardi, Microsoft Office), and basic accounting. We offer 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.
• 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

LIHTC/HUD knowledge

Leasing & compliance

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Yardi software

Bookkeeping basics

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

AAS degree or some college preferred; high school diploma or GED required

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conifer Realty in Rochester, NY is seeking an Assistant Community Manager for our affordable housing portfolio. You will work with the Community Manager to oversee leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

This role requires 1-3+ years in apartment or affordable housing management, knowledge of LIHTC/HUD, strong computer skills (Yardi, Microsoft Office), and basic accounting. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.