Assistant Community / Property Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Community / Property Manager supports the daily operations of an affordable housing community in Branchburg, New Jersey, working alongside the Community Manager. The role helps ensure effective leasing and compliance, resident satisfaction, and financial performance while contributing to a welcoming community environment. Responsibilities include greeting residents and prospective residents, responding to inquiries, marketing apartments, conducting tours, and processing applications, leases, and renewals. The position also maintains accurate and confidential LIHTC, HUD, and affordable housing documentation; coordinates with maintenance on work orders, unit turnovers, and inspections; supports resident events, outreach, and social media; and processes invoices, prepares reports, collects rent, and backs up the Community Manager as needed. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. Schedules may include rotating Saturdays when business or property performance needs require weekend coverage. The stated salary is $26.00–$28.00.
Requirements
- 1–3+ years of experience in apartment or affordable housing management.
- Knowledge of leasing, compliance, marketing, or office administration.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Basic accounting or bookkeeping skills to assist with rent collection and reporting.
- Excellent customer service, communication, and organizational skills.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Work schedules may include rotating Saturdays based on business needs and property performance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LIHTC, HUD, or RD programs.
- Experience with Yardi or similar software.
- AAS degree or some college.
- COS or LIHTC certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
Responsibilities
- Greet residents and prospective residents, respond to inquiries, and help maintain a welcoming environment.
- Market apartments, conduct tours, and process applications, leases, and renewals.
- Manage LIHTC, HUD, and affordable housing documentation accurately and confidentially.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team on work orders, unit turnovers, and inspections.
- Plan resident events, assist with outreach, and manage social media activity.
- Process invoices, prepare reports, collect rent, and back up the Community Manager as needed.
- Uphold company policies, professionalism, and commitment to resident care.
- Support leasing, resident engagement, and rent collection during scheduled weekend hours when required.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 days PTO
- Two volunteer days
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- HSA and flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans with company match
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn quarterly HSA contributions
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities
- Competitive pay and annual salary reviews
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
