About the Role
Be the Heart of a Community. At Conifer Realty, being a Community Manager means more than managing a property. It means being the person who helps families feel secure, neighbors feel connected, and communities take pride in where they live. You'll have the chance to do work that truly matters, providing affordable, welcoming homes where children can grow, parents can breathe easier, and lives can flourish. If you've ever wanted a career in property management where leadership meets purpose, this is it.
Responsibilities
- Lead with heart – use your 1+ years of property management experience to mentor your team, foster growth, and create a culture where everyone feels valued.
- Shape "home" – apply your expertise in inspections and reporting in affordable housing compliance (hold a TCS or COS certification or have at least 2 years managing LIHTC or HUD Project-Based files).
- Build trusted relationships with housing authorities and community partners to connect families with vital resources.
- Oversee leasing, rent collection, financial oversight, budgeting, and vendor management with accuracy and integrity.
- Guide residents through move-ins, move-outs, and daily needs with empathy and professionalism.
- Take ownership of your community, ensuring every detail reflects Conifer's commitment to dignity, quality, and care.
Requirements
- Work schedules may include Saturdays, based on property performance needs such as occupancy levels, leasing activity, and rent collections.
- When required, weekend coverage will be scheduled on a rotating basis and aligned with business priorities.
- Employees are expected to support leasing efforts, resident engagement, and rent collection activities during scheduled weekend hours.
- Work schedules are subject to change based on business needs and property performance.
Skills
- Inspections
- Reporting
- Affordable housing compliance
- TCS or COS certification
- LIHTC or HUD Project-Based files management
- Leasing
- Rent collection
- Financial oversight
- Budgeting
- Vendor management
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Recruiting
- Mentoring
- Empathy
- Professionalism
Location
- Ithaca, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 1+ years of property management experience
Education Level
- TCS or COS certification
Salary/Compensations
- $58,000.00 - $70,000.00
Benefits
- Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 days PTO
- Two volunteer days
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- HSA & flex accounts
- Retirement plans with company match
- Incentive-driven wellness program
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Ongoing training
- Certifications
- Growth opportunities
About the Company
- For 50 years, Conifer Realty has developed, owned, and managed nearly 13,000 apartments across 150+ communities.
- Our 500-member team shares one mission: to create affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities where people feel they belong.
Equal Opportunity
- Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic.
- Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.
