Assistant Property Manager - LIHTC

Career Strategies is an employee-owned staffing firm specializing in the multifamily industry, with over 35 years of experience connecting property management teams with talented professionals through temporary roles, many with temp-to-hire potential.

Grow your affordable-housing career as a LIHTC Assistant Manager in Santa Maria, CA!

We're seeking an organized Assistant Manager for a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Section 42) community. You'll support operations and resident service while learning the compliance work that makes Tax Credit housing run.

What you'll be doing:

• Support daily operations, leasing, and resident relations

• Assist with income certifications at move-in and annual recertifications

• Help maintain accurate, audit-ready tenant files under Section 42 rules

• Administer waitlists and verify household eligibility

• Manage rent collection, post payments, and follow up on delinquencies

• Provide outstanding service to current and prospective residents

• Support the Property Manager and step in as needed

What we're looking for:

• +1 year in property management, LIHTC / affordable housing preferred

• Familiarity with Section 42 income certification and recertification

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills

• Solid understanding of Fair Housing requirements

• Proficiency in property management software (Yardi, RealPage, OneSite)

• TCS or C3P certification a plus

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00/hour, paid weekly

Ready to grow in affordable housing? Apply now — we're interviewing this week.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Background check required. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #ZrNLG

At Career Strategies, candidates are at the core of everything we do. We recognize and value the individual talents of our staff and dedicate ourselves to understanding their goals and making them a reality. Uncovering inspiration means listening and tailoring a recruiting strategy that leads to an ideal match suited to each unique individual.

In partnership with our nationwide client base, we provide opportunities that are full-time, temporary, and temporary-to-hire. We open doors that pave the way for enduring careers. Our commitment doesn't end at placement; we maintain long-lasting connections with our candidates, fostering relationships that can span their entire careers. We are passionate about identifying top talent, opening doors for opportunity and watching with pride as careers and achievements take root.