Community & Property Manager - Affordable Housing

Conifer Realty; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & annual salary review

Holidays and PTO

Medical, dental, vision, HSA

Retirement plans with company match

Wellness program with HSA"

Life and disability insurance

Ongoing training and growth

Job summary

Conifer Realty is seeking an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing in District Heights, MD. You’ll work alongside the Community Manager handling leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in apartment or affordable housing management (LIHTC, HUD), knowledge of leasing, good computer skills (MS Office, Yardi), and either an AAS or a HS diploma.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Marketing

Office Administration

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

AAS degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Yardi

Job description

Conifer Realty is seeking an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable Housing in District Heights, MD. You’ll work alongside the Community Manager handling leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years in apartment or affordable housing management (LIHTC, HUD), knowledge of leasing, good computer skills (MS Office, Yardi), and either an AAS or a HS diploma.