About the Role
As an Assistant Community Manager – Affordable, you’ll play a key role in supporting property operations, ensuring compliance with affordable housing programs, and delivering exceptional customer service. This position is ideal for someone ready to take the next step in property management while mentoring leasing teams and driving resident satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Collect and post rent, process invoices, and prepare monthly financial reports.
- Complete bank deposits and account reconciliations.
- Use Yardi software to manage property financials.
- Verify income and monitor rent limits for LIHTC and/or HUD programs.
- Prepare for inspections and maintain housing authority relationships.
- Lease apartments and respond to resident inquiries promptly.
- Promote resident satisfaction and retention.
- Mentor leasing team members and support the Community Manager in daily operations.
Requirements
- Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience required.
- Minimum of one year of LIHTC experience required.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
- Experience in leadership and supervising a staff preferred.
- Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong math and accounting skills.
- Understanding of financial statements (budget, financial reports, accounting information, etc.).
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation preferred.
- Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
- Knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 manual.
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Leadership
- Supervising staff
- Yardi software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Math skills
- Accounting skills
- Financial statement understanding
- Fair housing laws
- LIHTC
- IRS 8823 guide
- HUD 4350.3 manual
Location
- Paradise Oaks
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience
- Minimum of one year of LIHTC experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation preferred
- Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property
Salary/Compensations
- $22.32 - $25.06 hourly
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Sick days
- Paid time off for volunteering activities
- Matched 401(k)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
About the Company
- Fairfield is a leader in the multifamily housing industry, passionate about creating exceptional apartment living.
- Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work.
- We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services.
- Fairfield values new ideas at every level and offers training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.
- We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability.
