Assistant Community Manager

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale. At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders. Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity. Fairstead has an exciting opportunity at one of our properties, and we are looking for an Assistant Property Manager to join our team! The Assistant Property Manager assists and supports the planning, implementing, and managing the daily operations of the property. They assist in the management of onsite activities and the overall performance of the property. They perform various duties including administrative, financial, and resident relations. Responsibilities Assists Property Manager to ensure compliance in all aspects of the HUD (Housing and Urban Development) 4350.3 Handbook. Executes intervention strategies for tenants who are non-compliant with lease/compliance requirements. Assists in the preparation of the property for REAC reviews, EHS violations cleared, Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR), Investor Site Reviews, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Reviews, and perform annual and interim recertification reviews. Documents lease violations and coordinate evictions. Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to questions, complaints, and requests promptly. Taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues. Ensures the property’s maintenance team members respond and complete resident service requests. Assisting tenants with requests, questions, problems, and complaints. Alerting staff of move ins, move outs, any emergencies. Provide excellent customer service and display a courteous and professional attitude towards all residents and visitors. Responsible for regularly tracking arrears and following up with tenants per the company policy. Oversee the lease renewal program for appropriate retention rate. Works within house legal team to track status of rent payments. Oversee accounting transactions and ensure all rents are collected, posted, and deposited daily. Create purchase orders in Yardi. Answer phone calls, messages, and emails promptly; within a few hours but never exceed 24 hours. Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules. Perform other duties as needed. Benefits Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare. Employer Paid Vision Plans. Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 12 paid Holidays. 15 days of PTO. 7 Sick days. Employer Paid Life Insurance. Flexible Spending Account. Nationwide Pet Insurance. Disability Insurance. Laser Correction Discount. Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. Qualifications To perform the job successfully, the following skills and/or experience are required to qualify for the position. Knowledge and experience in the local residential market. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Great Customer Service skills. Able to learn and work with property management applications. Quick learner and great #indeed Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks. For information about how we use your personal information, including information submitted for career opportunities, please review our Privacy Policy at #J-18808-Ljbffr