Community Director - The Huntley (Affordable Housing Experience Required)

About the Role

As the Community Director you will manage, market, and maintain the apartment community while maximizing employee resources. Your drive, leadership, and managerial skills are essential to forming a successful team and supporting the continued growth of each team member. Engaging, business‑savvy individuals will excel in this position.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a high‑performing team through frequent communication and coaching of diverse skillsets to ensure property success.
• Provide feedback to the team on performance, building sustainable relationships through trust and interactive communication.
• Review and analyze the property budget to ensure expenses remain within guidelines.
• Embrace and demonstrate CWS core values daily.
• Prioritize health, well‑being, and safety of team members, residents, contractors, and yourself in all business activities.
• Lead team members and create/monitor the property’s operations budget.
• Lease and market the community.
• Maintain positive resident relations.
• Oversee the make‑ready process, service request process, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Review and approve payroll.
• Communicate with customers, residents, investors, vendors, leadership, and CWS team members.
• Implement and maintain the CWS Risk Management and Safety Programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• 2–4 years of on‑site management operations knowledge (required).
• Affordable housing experience (required).
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance (required).
• Ability to adhere to a variable work schedule, including weekends and emergencies.
• Supervisory/managerial skills and ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Professional and ethical demeanor.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Ability to perform work responsibilities at locations other than the “home” property.
• Willingness to travel within major metropolitan areas and attend company functions in other cities.
• Preferred: Yardi software experience.

Benefits

• 50% apartment rental discount for onsite team members; 20% discount for all other employees.
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Fitness Bucks program to cover fitness‑related activities, equipment, and wellness purchases.
• Paid time off, company holidays, a floating holiday, and a birthday holiday.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both office and field environments within residential apartment communities. The position requires regular interaction with residents, prospects, vendors, and team members in a fast‑paced customer service and operational setting. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions and maintenance or construction activity may occur.

Physical Requirements

Frequent walking of the property, including climbing stairs and inspecting common areas, amenities, and apartment homes. The role involves standing, sitting, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting of office or marketing materials up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in both office and outdoor environments with regular interaction with residents, team members, and vendors.