LIHTC Community Manager & Leader

Celtic Property Management; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quarterly bonus opportunity

120 hours of accrued PTO

11 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Group Term Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Support from regional management and,

Job summary

Celtic Property Management is seeking a motivated Community Manager to lead Coral Gardens Apartments in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on balancing compliance, operations, resident relations, financial performance, and team leadership to deliver a property residents are proud to call home.

Experience with affordable housing, LIHTC/Tax Credit, and Fair Housing is highly valued. Strong leadership, organization, and hands-on coaching are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Previous Community Manager or Property Manager experience.
• Affordable housing and LIHTC/Tax Credit experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of income qualifications, certifications, recertifications, and compliance documentation.
• Strong understanding of Fair Housing requirements.
• Experience with property management software; Yardi experience preferred.
• Strong leasing, occupancy, collections, and resident relations skills.
• Ability to understand budgets and property financial performance.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the community.
• Maintain compliance with LIHTC/Tax Credit and affordable housing requirements.
• Manage certifications, recertifications, resident files, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure files are accurate, complete, organized, and audit-ready.
• Manage leasing, occupancy, renewals, and resident retention.
• Monitor delinquency and collections and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Review property financial performance, expenses, and budget goals.
• Maintain strong curb appeal and property standards.
• Partner closely with the maintenance team to ensure work orders and unit turns are completed timely.
• Conduct property inspections and follow up on outstanding items.
• Lead, coach, train, and hold the onsite team accountable.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to residents.
• Handle resident concerns and difficult situations professionally.
• Ensure Fair Housing policies and company procedures are consistently followed.
• Communicate effectively with Regional Management, Compliance, and other corporate departments.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

LIHTC/Tax Credit

Fair Housing

Yardi

Budgeting

Leasing

Resident Relations

Team Management

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Celtic Property Management is seeking a motivated Community Manager to lead Coral Gardens Apartments in Phoenix, AZ. The role focuses on balancing compliance, operations, resident relations, financial performance, and team leadership to deliver a property residents are proud to call home.

Experience with affordable housing, LIHTC/Tax Credit, and Fair Housing is highly valued. Strong leadership, organization, and hands-on coaching are essential to success in this role.