Community Manager

Investment Development Management

$80K — $88K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of proven property management experience, ideally in a conventional setting.
  • Strong interpersonal and motivational skills to lead a diverse team.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high-level customer service consistently.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
  • Proficient in property management software and general technology use.
  • Basic knowledge of property maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with marketing for outreach, employer programs, and social media efforts.
  • Train and develop sales techniques for the leasing team.
  • Oversee administrative tasks related to leases and tenant processes.
  • Plan and participate in resident events to boost retention and occupancy.
  • Provide top-notch customer service to residents, vendors, and staff.
  • Resolve conflicts professionally, ensuring respect and courtesy.
  • Manage financial aspects, including budgeting and expense reduction.
  • Supervise and guide maintenance staff with compliance to regulations.
  • Monitor daily performance metrics related to property operations and occupancy.
  • Conduct regular property inspections for safety and aesthetics.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and team building.
  • Supportive work environment with emphasis on employee empowerment.
  • Engagement in community events and networking opportunities.
  • Comprehensive training program for skill enhancement.
  • Access to modern property management technology tools.
Full Job Description
Overview:

The Community Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day onsite operations run smoothly while being empowered to make decisions and lead their team to success. This position is responsible for the overall performance of the community - both financially and aesthetically. The community manager must prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a consistent commitment to an excellent customer experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Be an active partner in marketing efforts, including outreach, preferred employer programs, networking, and social media campaigns.
  • Develop the team's sales skills and techniques to lease apartment homes through knowledge of market conditions, competitors, amenities, floorplans, and availability. Consistent, in-person comp shopping and market surveys required.
  • Review, approve and oversee all administrative tasks, including Pos, petty cash, applications, move-ins, delinquency, lease renewals, move-outs/ FMOs, notices, and eviction processes.
  • Oversee, help execute, and attend resident events to aid in retention, positive reviews, and occupancy goals.
  • Provide concierge-level customer service to clients, customers, vendors, and coworkers; follow up and follow through in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrate positive conflict resolution, being respectful and professional at all times.
  • Obtain bids, participate in annual budget creation and month-end financial duties. Manage budget to maximize income, while reducing expenses.
  • Forecast, hire, train, develop, coach, set goals/ expectations, and provide supervision, empowerment, support, feedback, and discipline to staff.
  • Oversee the activities of the maintenance staff and vendors in partnership with maintenance supervisor.
  • Monitor daily property performance, income, expense, occupancy, etc. in accordance with budget and company standards.
  • Comply, and oversee that staff comply with federal, state, and local Landlord/Tenant laws, fair housing regulations, company policy, and procedure.
  • Perform routine property walks and inspections to ensure a safe, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
  • Comply with all company policy, while demonstrating IDM's Core Values.


Skills/Abilities:

  • 3-5 years relevant property management experience required, preferably conventional.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, time management, and leadership skills.
  • Team player, willing to go the extra mile to provide concierge-level customer service.
  • Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
  • Strong multi-tasking, organizational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail; a solution finder.
  • Well-versed in property management software and technologically savvy.
  • Understanding of preventative and ongoing property maintenance.


Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds


Target Pay Range:
$80,000.00 - $88,500.00
Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

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