Assistant Property Manager – Supportive Housing

Foundation List; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation $27.00–$33.00

Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) & FSA

Paid holidays, vacation, sick time

Commuter benefits

Opportunity to join a mission-driven N

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to find an Assistant Property Manager for a respected nonprofit providing affordable and supportive housing in New York City. This full-time onsite role supports a mission-driven organization focused on safe, stable housing for residents with diverse needs.

The position requires 2+ years in supportive housing or property management, knowledge of LIHTC/Section 8, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in supportive housing or property management.
• Knowledge of LIHTC, Section 8, and NYC housing programs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with diverse resident populations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily property management operations, including rent processing and collection, arrears follow-up, lease administration, renewals, move-ins, move-outs, transfers, and tenant records.
• Prepare and process Section 8 and LIHTC initial, interim, and annual certifications, ensuring required eligibility and program documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain affordable housing compliance, including accurate resident files, income certifications, rents, utility allowances, subsidy payments, and documentation required for audits.
• Partner with social services and building staff to address resident concerns, including arrears, housekeeping, disruptive behavior, maintenance needs, incident reporting, and other housing-related matters.
• Co-supervise maintenance and administrative staff while assisting with building inspections, vendor coordination, violations, maintenance activities, purchasing, and general office operations.
• Maintain accurate tenant, vendor, contract, inspection, and administrative records and serve as a liaison between residents and staff when the Property Manager is unavailable.

Skills

Communication skills

Math skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

Spanish proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Assistant Property Manager for a respected nonprofit organization providing affordable and supportive housing in New York City. This is a full-time, direct-hire, onsite opportunity supporting a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping individuals maintain safe, stable, and permanent housing.

We are seeking a property management professional with supportive housing experience and working knowledge of affordable housing programs, including LIHTC and Section 8. The Assistant Property Manager will work closely with the Property Manager to support building operations, affordable housing compliance, resident relations, rent administration, and office management. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working directly with diverse resident populations, including individuals who have experienced homelessness, mental illness, and other special needs.

PERKS

• Competitive compensation of $27.00–$33.00 per hour | $56,160–$68,640 annually
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403(b), FSA, life and disability coverage, EAP, and commuter benefits
• Paid federal holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunity to join a respected, mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Meaningful opportunity to support permanent, affordable, and supportive housing for New York City residents

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support daily property management operations, including rent processing and collection, arrears follow-up, lease administration, renewals, move-ins, move-outs, transfers, and tenant records.
• Prepare and process Section 8 and LIHTC initial, interim, and annual certifications, ensuring required eligibility and program documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain affordable housing compliance, including accurate resident files, income certifications, rents, utility allowances, subsidy payments, and documentation required for audits.
• Partner with social services and building staff to address resident concerns, including arrears, housekeeping, disruptive behavior, maintenance needs, incident reporting, and other housing-related matters.
• Co-supervise maintenance and administrative staff while assisting with building inspections, vendor coordination, violations, maintenance activities, purchasing, and general office operations.
• Maintain accurate tenant, vendor, contract, inspection, and administrative records and serve as a liaison between residents and staff when the Property Manager is unavailable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of comparable experience in supportive housing, property management, or a closely related field working with diverse populations and/or individuals with special needs.
• Working knowledge of LIHTC, Section 8, DHCR, NYC 15/15, ESSHI, SCRIE, and DRIE requirements.
• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong communication, math, organizational, computer literacy, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Spanish proficiency is preferred.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.