Assistant Community & Property Manager - Affordable Housing

RiseMe; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

13 paid holidays

15 days PTO

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex

Retirement plans with company match

Wellness program with HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Ongoing training

Growth opportunities

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Conifer Realty in Camden, NJ is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support daily operations across leasing, compliance, resident services, and financial performance within our affordable housing communities.

You'll work with the Community Manager to ensure smooth leasing, accurate reporting, and high resident satisfaction, while following LIHTC/HUD guidelines and delivering excellent service to residents and prospects.

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

Leasing

Compliance

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Accounting basics

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

AAS degree or some college

HS diploma or GED

COS or LIHTC certification preferred

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conifer Realty in Camden, NJ is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support daily operations across leasing, compliance, resident services, and financial performance within our affordable housing communities.

You'll work with the Community Manager to ensure smooth leasing, accurate reporting, and high resident satisfaction, while following LIHTC/HUD guidelines and delivering excellent service to residents and prospects.