Assistant Property Manager (48407)
Two Coast Living · Stamford, CT · Yesterday
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Are you ready to take the next step in your property management career? Do you enjoy leading people, solving problems, and creating an exceptional experience for residents? If you're looking for an opportunity to grow into a Property Manager role while making an immediate impact, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Property Manager to oversee the daily operations of the community, helping ensure every department runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Build lasting relationships with current and future residents by providing exceptional service, resolving concerns, and creating a welcoming community.
- Support leasing efforts by helping drive occupancy, maintaining competitive pricing, following up on prospects, and assisting with renewals.
- Assist with budgets, financial reporting, rent collection, delinquency management, and administrative functions that keep the business running.
- Partner closely with the maintenance team to prioritize work orders, oversee apartment readiness, and ensure the community maintains exceptional curb appeal.
- Help coach, motivate, and support the leasing and maintenance teams while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment.
- Tackle resident concerns, operational challenges, and day-to-day issues with professionalism, urgency, and a solutions-focused mindset.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years of multifamily property management experience and 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Experience with Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs, including eligibility, certifications, recertifications, and compliance paperwork, is highly preferred.
- Genuinely enjoy helping people and creating an outstanding customer experience.
- Comfortable with budgets, rent collection, reporting, and the financial side of property operations.
- You understand leasing fundamentals, enjoy helping close leases, and know how to build resident loyalty through renewals.
- Stays ahead of deadlines, keeps projects moving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicates clearly, confidently, and professionally whether working with residents, vendors, or your team.
- Has excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet goals and deadlines, demonstrates a responsible, accountable, and mature disposition coupled with a desire to excel.
- Has a natural disposition for sales and understands sales techniques and processes.
- Functions well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Obtained or pursuing an associate or undergraduate degree(s) and/or have equivalent work experience working in large multifamily real estate properties.
- Minimum of 2 years of residential property management experience with a proven track record in leasing or sales plus a minimum of 1 year of experience supervising two or more employees.
- Proficient computer skills, including using Microsoft Office products in an office environment.
- Familiarity with general business and accounting concepts and practices; ability to read, understand, and develop financial statements; high-school graduate-level mathematical proficiency required.
- Valid driver’s license to operate company-owned vehicles or to utilize own vehicle for work.
Benefits
- A career with growth – Whether your goal is to become a Property Manager or continue advancing your leadership career, we’ll help you get there.
- Full-time stability – Work on our busiest days, including Fridays, Saturdays, and occasional Sundays and holidays to best serve our residents.
- Benefits that matter – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with auto-enrollment after 60 days.
- Time to recharge – Vacation time, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to help you maintain work-life balance.
- Supportive leadership – Work alongside experienced Property Managers and Regional Leaders who are invested in your success.
What We're Looking For
- Emerging Leader – At least 2 years of multifamily property management experience and 1+ year of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Resident-Focused – You genuinely enjoy helping people and creating an outstanding customer experience.
- Financially Minded – Comfortable with budgets, rent collection, reporting, and the financial side of property operations.
- Sales-Oriented – You understand leasing fundamentals, enjoy helping close leases, and know how to build resident loyalty through renewals.
- Organized & Detail-Oriented – You stay ahead of deadlines, keep projects moving, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Communicator – Whether you’re working with residents, vendors, or your team, you communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally.
- Tech Comfortable – Experience with property management software (such as Entrata), Microsoft Office, and digital reporting tools.
- Positive & Proactive – You lead by example, embrace challenges, and always look for ways to improve your community.
- Growth Mindset – You’re eager to learn, take on new responsibilities, and continue developing as a property management professional.
- Bi-Lingual Advantage – Spanish/English communication skills are highly valued and help you connect with residents and team members across diverse communities.
Physical Requirements
- Expected work hours: Must work on the busiest days of the week, including Fridays and Saturdays weekly (and at least one Sunday a month) and on Holidays, during peak business hours, including at least one closing shift weekly.
- During high-traffic holiday periods, the position is scheduled according to Company standards; the supervisor must approve schedules.
- Travel: Occasionally, may need to drive a company or personal vehicle for business.
- Work environment and physical demands: General office environment, ability to lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to move about the property to perform assigned tasks and responsibilities, including sitting or standing for extended periods, walking, and climbing stairs to perform functions in various weather conditions and variable climates.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with Criminal Histories (arrest and conviction records), in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.