National Trainer - Affordable Housing

Salary: $64,000.00 - $80,000.00 | Full-Time | Exempt | Remote |  Up to 30% travel required to communities throughout the portfolio 

Inspire Growth. Develop Talent. Strengthen Communities.

At Conifer Realty, our mission is to create thriving communities by investing in exceptional people. As a National Trainer, you'll play a key role in developing and delivering learning programs that empower both corporate and community-based employees across our affordable housing portfolio.

If you're passionate about helping others grow, enjoy creating engaging learning experiences, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employee development while supporting operational excellence across the organization.

What You'll Bring

You're an experienced learning and development professional who enjoys coaching others, designing engaging training programs, and helping employees succeed.

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Organizational Development, Education, Counseling, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of Learning & Development experience.
• 1–2 years of affordable housing, multifamily, or compliance experience preferred.
• Experience designing and facilitating both virtual and in-person training programs.
• Experience creating learning content, onboarding programs, job aids, tutorials, and learning pathways.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design best practices.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems (LMS); experience with video or audio editing software is a plus.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Canva, instructional design software, and Yardi Aspire is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as TCS, COS, DISC, Hogan, Myers-Briggs, StrengthsFinder, or Executive/Professional Coaching are preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to travel frequently, including occasional short-notice travel.

How You'll Make an Impact

Every day, you'll help build knowledgeable, confident teams by:

• Deliver engaging virtual and in-person training programs for employees across the organization.
• Design and implement comprehensive onboarding programs, including learning paths, orientation sessions, new hire communications, and 90-day development plans.
• Facilitate training on leasing, interviewing skills, customer service, leadership development, budgeting, financials, policies, procedures, and other operational topics.
• Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to develop learning solutions aligned with organizational goals.
• Create step-by-step guides, videos, tutorials, learning modules, and other educational resources that improve knowledge retention and employee self-service.
• Manage employee learning within the Learning Management System (LMS), including enrollment, reporting, and participation tracking.
• Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, participant feedback, performance metrics, and system utilization reports, continuously improving learning programs.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend targeted coaching, development plans, and leadership programming to support employee growth.
• Assist with leadership development initiatives and emerging talent programs.
• Maintain and coordinate the company-wide learning calendar, ensuring training opportunities are organized and accessible.
• Respond to employee training requests through the Learning & Development ticketing system.
• Coordinate training for new community lease-ups and acquisitions to support successful operational launches.
• Stay current on company policies, software, industry trends, and learning best practices to ensure training content remains accurate and effective.
• Assist with planning and facilitating company conferences, leadership meetings, and special learning initiatives.
• Support additional Learning & Development projects and organizational initiatives as needed.

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.