Assistant Community Manager – Affordable

Fairfield Residential•Silver Spring, MD

1d•$27 - $37

About The Position

The Assistant Community Manager supports operations at Fairfield’s affordable housing community, Barrington, which has 415 units. The role helps ensure compliance with affordable housing programs and provides strong customer service. It also supports the Community Manager in daily operations and mentors leasing team members. Responsibilities include collecting and posting rent, processing invoices, preparing monthly financial reports, completing bank deposits and account reconciliations, and using Yardi to manage property financials. The position also verifies resident income, monitors rent limits for LIHTC and/or HUD programs, prepares for inspections, and maintains relationships with housing authorities. Customer service and leasing duties include leasing apartments, promptly responding to resident inquiries, and promoting resident satisfaction and retention. The listed hourly pay range is $27.20–$36.80. The role is non-exempt. Fairfield describes its workplace as professional, supportive, collaborative, and focused on career growth through training, coaching, and mentoring.

Requirements

At least one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience.
At least one year of LIHTC experience.
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, including budgets, financial reports, and accounting information.
Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC).
Knowledge of the IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 manual.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and some holidays.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in leadership and supervising a staff.
Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation, preferred if the property is HUD.

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 promptly to resident inquiries.
Promote resident satisfaction and retention.
Mentor leasing team members and support the Community Manager in daily operations.