Community Manager — Affordable Housing & Compliance

Content Creators; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m/

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm focused on building affordable communities. We are seeking a strong on-site Community Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory compliance, manage maintenance, and drive property performance.

As a Community Manager, you will coordinate with Compliance, Regional Managers, and construction teams, handle tenant relations, and oversee budgets, vendor bids, and site inspections.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of management experience including supervising a team (property management, hospitality, retail, or restaurant management).
• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Professional of Occupancy) certification.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• EIV experience.
• Yardi and RealPage experience preferred.
• TCS certification for tax credit properties.
• Experience in Affordable Housing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to laws relating to leasing, including HUD, Fair Housing, ADA, and FCRA.
• Remains compliant and knowledgeable in HUD 4350.3 Handbook.
• Develops responses to regulatory agencies with Compliance.
• Implements intervention strategies with Regional Managers and Compliance.
• Prepares site REAC reviews, MORs, LIHTC reviews, and recertifications.
• Assists tenants with requests, questions, problems, and complaints.
• Monitors arrears and litigation; coordinates evictions as needed.
• Direct collection of rents and late fees; process applications and delinquencies.

Skills

Management experience

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

COS Certification

CPO Certification

EIV

Yardi

RealPage

MS Office

Job description

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm focused on building affordable communities. We are seeking a strong on-site Community Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure regulatory compliance, manage maintenance, and drive property performance.

As a Community Manager, you will coordinate with Compliance, Regional Managers, and construction teams, handle tenant relations, and oversee budgets, vendor bids, and site inspections.