Community Manager

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in section 8 and LIHTC is required.
• Occupancy Certification is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Accredited Resident Manager certification.
• Certified Professional Occupancy certification.

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