Community Manager

About the role

The Community Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire operations of a housing community under the supervision of the Regional Manager. This on‑site leader manages all phases of operations, including personnel, leasing, maintenance, financial, administration, and risk management, while ensuring compliance with Asset Living’s policies, safety and fair housing guidelines, and liability concerns.

Responsibilities

• Personnel Management: attend daily on‑site, screen, hire, train, coach, and develop staff; create weekly/daily schedules; address performance issues and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Financial Management: achieve net operating income goals through cost control and revenue improvement; develop annual budgets/forecasts; monitor rent collections, vendor invoices, and property closeout reporting.
• Strategic Leasing Management: create yearly marketing plans; oversee leasing techniques, resident complaints, retention programs, and accurate lease documentation.
• Administrative & Maintenance Management: ensure accurate administrative and leasing reporting; lead emergency response team; manage customer service, maintenance request turnaround, property appearance, and oversee maintenance, construction, and rehabilitation activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred or four years of housing industry experience, or one to two years related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Accredited Resident Manager (ARM) preferred.
• Ability to perform all on‑site software functions; basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of Fair Housing Laws and OSHA requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Regular communication with others, repetitive hand/wrist motions, and ability to work overtime, weekends, and night hours for emergencies.
• Frequent standing or sitting for prolonged periods; moving about the property and between work sites.
• Occasional climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or step stools; working in tight, confined, overhead, or low‑temperature environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 25 lb in all directions.
• Operation of machinery, power tools, motor vehicles, and golf carts.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and outdoor weather conditions.

License / Equipment

Must have reliable transportation due to the emergency on‑call requirement.

Compensation

Salary Range: $40.89 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Commission and performance bonuses, when applicable
• Paid sick days and company holidays