Community / Property Manager

Conifer Realty LLC • Damascus, MD

8d • $64,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Community / Property Manager leads an affordable housing community in Damascus, Maryland, supporting residents and overseeing property operations. The role includes mentoring and developing the team, ensuring affordable housing compliance, building relationships with housing authorities and community partners, overseeing leasing, rent collection, financial oversight, budgeting, and vendor management, and helping residents with move-ins, move-outs, and daily needs. The manager is responsible for the community’s operations and for maintaining standards that reflect Conifer Realty’s commitment to dignity, quality, and care.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, generally Monday through Friday. Schedules may include Saturdays depending on property performance and business needs. Required weekend coverage is scheduled on a rotating basis and may support leasing, resident engagement, and rent collection.

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.
• Experience or expertise in inspections, reporting, and affordable housing compliance.
• Ability to lead, coach, recruit, and mentor with empathy.
• Ability to manage operational details and maintain a broader perspective.
• Schedules may include rotating Saturday coverage based on property performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, recruit, and develop the property team.
• Manage inspections, reporting, and affordable housing compliance.
• Build relationships with housing authorities and community partners to connect families with resources.
• Oversee leasing, rent collection, financial oversight, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Guide residents through move-ins, move-outs, and daily needs with empathy and professionalism.
• Take ownership of the community and ensure its operations and condition reflect the company’s standards.
• When scheduled, support weekend leasing efforts, resident engagement, and rent collection.

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.
• Mission-driven culture focused on belonging and community impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed