Assistant Community / Property Manager

Conifer-Realt; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

PTO

Parental leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Training & certifications

Growth opportunities

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Conifer Realty in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing to support daily operations, leasing, compliance, resident services, and financial performance under the Community Manager.

You’ll benefit from a full-time schedule, a competitive hourly salary of $25.00 to $27.00, and a culture focused on mission, belonging, and community impact, with training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in apartment or affordable housing management (LIHTC, HUD, RD, Public Housing preferred).
• Knowledge of leasing, compliance, marketing, or office administration.
• Strong computer skills; Yardi or similar software preferred.
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping skills for rent collection and reporting.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and organization.
• AAS degree or some college preferred; HS diploma/GED required.
• Certifications such as COS or LIHTC are 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.
• Coordinate with maintenance on work orders, turnovers, and inspections.
• Plan resident events and manage outreach and social media activity.
• Process invoices, prepare reports, collect rent, and back up the Community Manager.
• Uphold Conifer’s policies, professionalism, and resident-care commitments.

Skills

Apartment management

LIHTC HUD knowledge

Leasing & compliance

Office administration

Customer service

Basic accounting

Communication

Education

AAS degree

High school diploma or GED

COS certification

LIHTC certification

Tools

Yardi software

Job description

Description

Assistant Community / Property Manager – Affordable Housing | Elizabeth, NJ

Salary: $25.00 - $27.00 | Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 40hrs

Support a Community. Strengthen a Mission. Grow Your Career.

At Conifer Realty, being an Assistant Community Manager means being at the heart of what makes our affordable housing communities thrive. You’ll work alongside the Community Manager to ensure smooth daily operations — from leasing and compliance to resident satisfaction and financial performance.

If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping people feel at home, this is your chance to build a meaningful career with a company that’s been creating affordable housing for 50 years.

What You Bring as an Assistant Community Manager

You’re a problem-solver and a people-person who thrives in a dynamic environment. You bring:

• 1–3+ years of experience in apartment or affordable housing management (LIHTC, HUD, RD, Public Housing 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).

How You’ll Make an Impact

Every day, you’ll ensure our communities run smoothly and residents feel supported:

• 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.

Why Conifer?

Our employees say the most rewarding part of working here is the impact, seeing the direct difference their work makes in people's lives.

Along with purpose, you'll also enjoy:

• Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
• 13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two volunteer days + 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex accounts
• Retirement plans with company match
• Incentive-driven wellness program - earn quarterly HSA contributions by participating in wellness initiatives.
• Company-paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance
• Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities
• A culture built on mission, belonging, and community impact

About Conifer Realty

For 50 years, Conifer Realty has developed, owned, and managed nearly 13,000 apartments across 150+ communities. Our 500-member team shares one mission: to create affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities where people feel they belong.

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Requirements

Work schedules may include Saturdays, based on property performance needs such as occupancy levels, leasing activity, and rent collections.

When required, weekend coverage will be scheduled on a rotating basis and aligned with business priorities.

Employees are expected to support leasing efforts, resident engagement, and rent collection activities during scheduled weekend hours.

Work schedules are subject to change based on business needs and property performance.