Affordable Assistant Property Manager II

A prospective resident calls with questions about income limits and unit availability. You pull up the file, walk them through the eligibility requirements, and schedule a showing. By noon, you've also followed up on two late accounts, signed off on a move-in checklist, and touched base with maintenance about an open work order. That's a representative morning at Saugus Commons.

The Role

John M. Corcoran and Company is hiring an Affordable Assistant Property Manager II at Saugus Commons in Saugus, MA. JMC has operated in New England since 1951 and manages properties with a hands-on, team-oriented approach. This position supports the day-to-day operations of an affordable housing community, working closely with the property manager on leasing, compliance, resident relations, and administrative functions.

Day to day, you'll lease apartments, review and approve rental applications, and help keep occupancy on target. You'll handle resident inquiries and concerns directly, coordinate move-ins and move-outs, and track maintenance activity to make sure things don't fall through the cracks. Rent collection and delinquency follow-up are part of the job, as is keeping resident files accurate and preparing required reports. You'll also coordinate resident activities and work with community partners when needed.

Affordable housing compliance is a real part of this role. You need to know Fair Housing regulations and understand how income qualification and program requirements shape leasing decisions. Candidates without affordable housing experience will find the learning curve steep.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience considered
• At least 3 years of property management experience
• Direct experience with affordable housing programs and Fair Housing compliance
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple priorities at once
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Yardi
• Clear communication skills, both with residents and with internal teams

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pay runs from $29.50 to $37.50 per hour, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

One thing worth knowing: candidates who do well in affordable APM roles typically have a working knowledge of the compliance side, not just the leasing side. Understanding how to document eligibility correctly and flag potential issues before they become audit problems is what separates solid candidates from great ones here. If you've worked with tax credit or HUD properties and know what a file audit looks like, that experience will carry real weight in this search.