Compliance Trainer

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Compliance Trainer – Affordable Housing Salary: $64,000.00 - $80,000.00 | Full-Time | Exempt | Remote | Up to 30% travel required to communities throughout the portfolio Empower Teams. Strengthen Compliance. Build Better Communities. At Conifer Realty, our mission is to create thriving, affordable communities by investing in exceptional people. As a Compliance Trainer, you'll play a key role in helping our onsite and corporate teams confidently navigate the ever-changing world of affordable housing compliance. If you're passionate about teaching, enjoy simplifying complex regulations, and want to make a lasting impact across a growing portfolio, this is an opportunity to shape the success of our teams while supporting residents and communities throughout the organization. What You'll Bring You're an experienced affordable housing professional who enjoys developing others and building strong compliance practices. You bring: Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Education, Organizational Development, Counseling, or a related field. 3+ years of affordable housing compliance experience (LIHTC, HUD, HOME, PBRA, Rural Development, or similar programs). Experience processing affordable housing files from application through move-in. 1–2 years of training, coaching, or facilitating learning for adult learners. Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations. Experience with Yardi, Yardi Aspire, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams. Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Ability to explain complex compliance regulations in a practical, easy-to-understand way. Experience creating learning materials, job aids, videos, and LMS content. Industry certifications such as HCCP, COS, or TCS are preferred (or willingness to obtain). Willingness to travel approximately 10–30%, including occasional short-notice travel. How You'll Make an Impact Every day, you'll help build knowledgeable, confident teams that deliver exceptional compliance and resident service by: Develop and facilitate engaging compliance training programs covering LIHTC, HUD, Section 8, HOME, PBRA, Rural Development, HOTMA, income and asset calculations, EIV, Fair Housing, recertifications, waitlist management, and related topics. Lead onboarding and compliance training for new hires, community managers, regional leaders, and corporate staff. Support lease-up training for new affordable communities in partnership with operational leaders. Create training guides, videos, learning modules, and other educational resources that improve knowledge retention. Deliver virtual, hybrid, and in-person training programs across the organization. Stay current on regulatory changes and quickly incorporate updates into training materials. Partner with Compliance and Property Management teams to identify knowledge gaps and develop targeted learning solutions. Provide coaching and technical assistance during audits, file reviews, monitoring visits, and corrective action plans. Assist with the rollout of new compliance software, operational processes, and policy updates. Help develop standardized procedures, compliance checklists, and best practices that drive consistency across the portfolio. Measure training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics while continuously improving learning programs. Why Conifer? Our employees say the most rewarding part of working here is the difference they make in people's lives. Along with meaningful work, you'll enjoy: Competitive salary and annual compensation reviews 13 paid holidays + generous PTO + volunteer time + paid parental leave Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and flexible spending accounts Retirement savings plan with company match Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage Ongoing professional development, certifications, and career advancement opportunities A collaborative culture focused on learning, growth, and community impact About Conifer Realty For over 50 years, Conifer Realty has developed, owned, and managed affordable apartment communities across the Northeast. Our dedicated team is united by one mission: creating affordable, thriving, and sustainable communities where residents feel they belong. Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Salary Description $64,000.00 - $80,000.00