Assistant Community / Property Manager

Conifer Realty LLC; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plans with company match

Incentive-driven wellness program

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Ongoing training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Conifer Realty LLC in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking an Assistant Community/Property Manager for affordable housing. You will support daily operations alongside the Community Manager, ensuring resident satisfaction and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has 1-3+ years of housing management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for creating welcoming communities. Competitive pay and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of experience in apartment or affordable housing management.
• Certifications such as COS or LIHTC are preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Ensure communities run smoothly and residents feel supported.
• Support leasing success by marketing apartments and conducting tours.
• Manage LIHTC, HUD, and affordable housing documentation.
• Coordinate with maintenance team on work orders.
• Plan resident events and manage social media activity.

Skills

Apartment or affordable housing management experience

Knowledge of leasing and compliance

Strong computer skills

Basic accounting or bookkeeping skills

Excellent customer service

Organizational skills

Education

AAS degree or some college

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi or similar 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 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.