Community Manager

Job Details

Description

We are a company that owns and professionally manages apartment communities located in select markets throughout the southeastern United States. We are a company whose success is measured by our residents' satisfaction in making their apartment homes and community a great place to live.

A wide variety of opportunities await you from residential apartment management, leasing, maintenance and more. We are recruiting friendly self-motivated individuals with positive attitudes and a drive to succeed, to join our growing company. We are looking for a manager to join our exciting team. The benefits of being a manager and making a difference in someone's life if very rewarding. We are looking for a Community Manager that wants to make a difference in other's lives. We are looking for a Community Manager to work at one of our apartment complexes in Gulfport, MS.

Description

The Community Manager is responsible for the overall performance of their assigned property. Duties include managing and directing the on-site staff, leading leasing and marketing activities, market analysis, resident relations and preparation/management of property budgets.

Duties

• Accountable for all aspects of the day to day operation of assigned property.
• Ensure that all physical aspects of the property are at all times fully functional and maintained.
• Frequent interaction with residents, proactively responding to their needs; focus on relationship development and resident retention.
• Achieve the highest possible net operating income through implementation of effective cost control.
• Develop yearly operating and capital budget plans.
• Monitor and enforce resident lease obligations.
• Understand and maintain strict adherence to State and Federal Fair Housing Laws.
• Communicate effectively with site staff members and ensure compliance of all personnel policies and procedures.
• Provide direction and oversight to property maintenance staff. Ensure that units/space conditions are in market ready condition.
• Promote and teach safe work practices and ensure all safety of site and the occupants.
• Perform regular inspections of managed property.
• Bid, negotiate and manage vendor service contracts and one-time projects.
• Train and mentor office staff in an effort to implement sales and marketing materials.
• Provide reports as required.
• Responsible for rental collection and posting as well as inputting invoices. Other tasks as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have strong financial management skills and be well versed in budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Ability to work effectively and lead the community staff in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Solid multi-tasking skills along with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers, residents, vendors and corporate staff.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Experience with OneSite, Yardi and/or eSite preferred, but not required.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays when the business requires.
• Must be able to travel for training and occasional business meetings.
• High School diploma or equivalent; some college strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Community Manager or Assistant Community Manager required. This is a Section 8, 236 and LIHTC property. Candidate must posses experience in section 8 and LIHTC. Occupancy Certification is a plus.
  
  

Salaried employee with bonus potential

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Apartment Discounts
• 401k Plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time off
  
  

Background Screening and Drug Test Required

EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans