Property Manager

A mission-driven organization seeks an experienced Property Manager to oversee two residential affordable housing communities in Southeastern Connecticut, totaling approximately 125+ units. This role ensures operational excellence in leasing, resident relations, compliance, maintenance coordination, financial oversight, and supervision of on-site personnel and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Drive strong occupancy through proactive marketing and leasing strategies.
• Manage and maintain compliant waiting lists.
• Screen applicants, process approvals, and coordinate move-ins.
• Prepare leases and all required move-in documentation.
• Conduct annual and interim income certifications in accordance with LIHTC guidelines.
• Collect rent and security deposits while tracking delinquencies.
• Enforce lease terms and community policies consistently.
• Address resident inquiries and concerns professionally and promptly.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse resident population, including Spanish-speaking households.
• Partner with maintenance staff to coordinate routine and emergency repairs.
• Perform regular property inspections to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Respond to after-hours maintenance needs as required.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Coordinate capital improvements and property upgrades within approved budgets.
• Supervise on-site personnel and coordinate third-party service providers.
• Order operational supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate utility setup and transfers for residents.
• Track occupancy trends, lease expirations, and key performance metrics.
• Support rent collection and expense monitoring.
• Prepare annual operating budgets and review monthly financial reports.
• Investigate budget variances and assist with corrective action planning.
• Support eviction activity in collaboration with internal teams and legal partners.
• Ensure continued compliance with LIHTC regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate digital tenant, compliance, and operational files.
• Utilize cloud-based document management systems for efficient operations.

• 3-5 years of property management experience, preferably with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

• Bilingual Spanish proficiency is highly desirable.
• Experience with affordable housing and LIHTC is strongly preferred.

The Property Manager will work within two residential affordable housing properties in Southeastern Connecticut. This position offers extensive training and a strong compliance support team, providing an environment conducive to professional growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Lyme, CT.

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in East Lyme,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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