Assistant Community & Property Manager - Affordable Housing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual salary reviews

13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two-

two volunteer days + 6 weeks of fully

paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex

Retirement plans with company match

Wellness program with HSA

Life, short- & long-term disability

Ongoing training, certifications, and

growth opportunities

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking an Assistant Community Manager in Elizabeth, NJ to support daily operations for an affordable housing community. You will assist with leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance, while ensuring a welcoming environment for residents and prospects.

The role requires 1–3+ years in affordable housing management, knowledge of LIHTC/HUD, and proficiency with Yardi or similar software.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in apartment or affordable housing management (LIHTC, HUD preferred).
• Knowledge of leasing, compliance, marketing, or office administration.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office; Yardi or similar software preferred).
• Basic accounting or bookkeeping skills for 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

• Greet residents and prospects; support a welcoming environment.
• Market apartments; conduct tours; process applications, leases, and renewals.
• Ensure LIHTC, HUD, and affordable housing documentation is accurate.
• Coordinate with maintenance on work orders and inspections.
• Plan resident events and manage social media activity.
• Process invoices; collect rent; back up Community Manager.

Skills

Leasing knowledge

Compliance knowledge

Marketing

Office administration

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Yardi

Microsoft Office

LIHTC COS certifications

Education

AAS degree or some college

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking an Assistant Community Manager in Elizabeth, NJ to support daily operations for an affordable housing community. You will assist with leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance, while ensuring a welcoming environment for residents and prospects.

The role requires 1–3+ years in affordable housing management, knowledge of LIHTC/HUD, and proficiency with Yardi or similar software.