Assistant Community Manager - Affordable

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.

• 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.

• Driven by Vision : 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. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.
• Career Growth & Learning : Fairfield values new ideas at every level.

We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.

• Culture of Collaboration : Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.
• A Company that Cares : We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability.

We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.

• Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience required.
• Minimum of one year of LIHTC experience 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.

Estimated Rate of Pay: $26.97 - $30.16 This position is non-exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates.

​Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors; adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations. The material duties of this position involve access to our residents’ homes, both when they are present and when they are not.

The material duties of this position also involve access to the confidential information of our residents, including their financial information. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with this job duty. Pursuant to the Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinances, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.