Community & Property Manager Assistant - Affordable Housing

Conifer-Realt; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Conifer Realty in District Heights, MD is seeking an Assistant Community Manager for affordable housing. You will support the Community Manager with leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

Requirements include 1-3+ years in apartment or LIHTC/HUD, knowledge of leasing, compliance, and basic accounting; strong computer skills (MS Office, Yardi); AAS degree preferred; COS/LIHTC preferred or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in apartment or affordable housing management (LIHTC, HUD preferred).
• Knowledge of leasing, compliance, marketing, or office administration.
• Strong computer skills including 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 knowledge

Compliance familiarity

Office administration

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Yardi or similar software

Basic accounting

Communication skills

Education

AAS degree or some college preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

Conifer Realty in District Heights, MD is seeking an Assistant Community Manager for affordable housing. You will support the Community Manager with leasing, compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance.

Requirements include 1-3+ years in apartment or LIHTC/HUD, knowledge of leasing, compliance, and basic accounting; strong computer skills (MS Office, Yardi); AAS degree preferred; COS/LIHTC preferred or willingness to obtain.