Community Manager - Affordable

Bellingham, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $77,890.00 - $81,520.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

sick days

Volunteer time off

Matched 401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job Description

Fairfield is a distinguished leader in the multifamily housing industry, committed to creating exceptional apartment living experiences. With a focus on fostering vibrant communities and supporting its associates, Fairfield emphasizes a collaborative work environment built on trust, support, and a shared drive for excellence. The company operates as a vertically integrated operator and investment manager within the multifamily sector, offering in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. This diverse range of operations allows Fairfield to maintain quality control and ensure a consistent standard of living for residents across its properties. Fairfield places high value on career growth and learning opportunities, providing its team members with ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring programs designed to nurture their professional development and empower them to drive positive change within their roles and communities. The culture at Fairfield is one of collaboration and open dialogue, encouraging employees to share ideas and work together to achieve meaningful outcomes. Additionally, Fairfield is committed to offering comprehensive and competitive benefits packages that prioritize both quality of care and affordability, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes meaningful to associates.

The role of the Affordable Community Manager at Fairfield involves leading the operations, financial management, and regulatory compliance for affordable housing properties, specifically within LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) and HUD (Housing and Urban Development) programs. The position requires a combination of leadership, customer service, and regulatory expertise to ensure properties deliver exceptional living environments that residents appreciate and enjoy. As a manager, you will be responsible for recruiting, coaching, and motivating a high-performing team, ensuring that company policies and procedures are consistently followed. You will oversee operational budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives to maximize efficiency and profitability. Compliance is a critical part of this role, and you will oversee all LIHTC and HUD compliance and inspections, as well as maintain positive working relationships with housing authorities. Resident satisfaction is equally important, and the role involves implementing retention strategies, resolving resident concerns promptly, and representing Fairfield professionally at all times. This position reports a salary range of $77,890 to $81,520 annually and is classified as an exempt role. Fairfield is looking for driven individuals who want to make a real impact and grow their career within a supportive environment dedicated to quality affordable housing and strong community relationships.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
bachelor’s degree 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 may be required
minimum of three years of property management experience
minimum of three years of LIHTC experience
experience using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
prior experience preparing for a REAC inspection for HUD properties
experience in a leadership position and managing staff preferred
experience using Yardi or other property management accounting software
experience writing and maintaining budgets
strong understanding of fair housing laws
strong knowledge of IRS 8823 guide and HUD 4350.3 manual
ability to read and understand regulatory agreements
proven track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multifamily property management roles

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
bachelor’s degree 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
minimum of three years property management experience
minimum of three years LIHTC experience
experience preparing for a REAC inspection
experience using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
experience in leadership and managing staff preferred
experience using Yardi or similar property management accounting software
experience writing and maintaining budgets
strong understanding of federal state and local fair housing laws
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 operating incomes in multi-family property management