Community / Property Manager
About The Position
The Community / Property Manager leads an affordable housing community in Hempstead, New York, helping create a stable, welcoming, and connected place for residents. The role oversees property operations while supporting residents with empathy and professionalism and ensuring the community reflects Conifer Realty’s commitment to dignity, quality, and care. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring the property team; managing affordable-housing compliance, inspections, and reporting; building relationships with housing authorities and community partners; overseeing leasing, rent collection, financial oversight, budgeting, and vendors; and guiding residents through move-ins, move-outs, and day-to-day needs. The manager takes ownership of the community and supports leasing, resident engagement, and rent collection during scheduled weekend hours when required. Work schedules may change according to business needs and property performance. This is a full-time role with a stated schedule of Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Saturday work may be scheduled on a rotating basis when property needs require it.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of property management experience.
- Hold a TCS or COS certification, or have at least 2 years of experience managing LIHTC or HUD Project-Based files.
- Expertise in inspections and reporting in affordable-housing compliance.
- Ability to lead, inspire, coach, recruit, and mentor with empathy.
- Ability to manage operational details while maintaining a broader perspective.
- Compassionate, mission-driven, and community-focused approach to working with residents.
- Availability for rotating weekend coverage when required by property needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, recruit, and mentor the property team and foster an inclusive, supportive team culture.
- Oversee affordable-housing compliance, inspections, and reporting.
- Build and maintain relationships with housing authorities and community partners to connect families with resources.
- Manage leasing, rent collection, financial oversight, budgeting, and vendor relationships.
- Guide residents through move-ins, move-outs, and daily needs with empathy and professionalism.
- Take ownership of the community and ensure its operations reflect the company’s commitment to dignity, quality, and care.
- Support leasing efforts, resident engagement, and rent collection during scheduled weekend hours when required.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and annual salary reviews.
- 13 paid holidays, 15 days of paid time off, two volunteer days, and six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus HSA and flexible spending accounts.
- Retirement plans with company match.
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn quarterly HSA contributions.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
