Community Manager - Affordable

About the Role

As an Affordable Community Manager you’ll lead property operations, financial performance, and compliance for LIHTC/HUD programs while ensuring residents love where they live.

Community: Paradise Oaks

Number of Units: 248

• Lead and Develop Teams
  • Recruit, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Manage Financials
  • Own the property’s operational budget.
  • Monitor financial performance and implement cost‑saving strategies.
• Ensure Compliance
  • Oversee LIHTC/HUD compliance and inspections.
  • Maintain positive relationships with housing authorities.
• Drive Resident Satisfaction
  • Implement retention strategies and resolve resident concerns.
  • Represent Fairfield professionally in all interactions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation preferred.
• Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) designation preferred.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) designation preferred if HUD property.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum of three years of property management experience required.
• Minimum of three years LIHTC experience required.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Prior experience preparing for a REAC inspection, as needed for HUD properties.
• Experience in a leadership position and in managing a staff preferred.
• Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software.
• Experience in writing and maintaining budgets.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
• Strong knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 Manual.
• Ability to read and understand regulatory agreements.
• Previous track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi‑family property management positions.

Estimated Rate of Pay: $77,890.00 - $81,520.00. This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary. The pay range reflects base rate only and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full‑time associates the following benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.