Community Manager

About the Role

Join Wallick Communities, a 100% employee-owned company with over 55 years of experience in providing affordable housing and assisted living for families and seniors across the Midwest. As a Community Manager at Skybird Manor, you will lead a team, manage financial responsibilities, and ensure operational excellence while fostering positive relationships with residents and owners.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership
  • Lead a team of leasing agents and maintenance professionals to ensure a highly engaged team provides a great experience for residents.
  • Process community staff payroll.
• Financial Responsibility
  • Ensure collections of all monies due to the community (e.g., rent) are received and deposited.
  • Process community invoices for payment.
  • Purchase and maintain adequate supplies for the community.
• Community and Resident Focus
  • Maintain acceptable levels of occupancy (minimum 98%).
  • Maintain positive relationships with the community owner(s) and residents.
  • Review rental applications for approval.
• Operational Excellence
  • Complete move-out paperwork according to governing regulations.
  • Perform unit move-out, annual, and housekeeping inspections in a timely manner.
  • Audit all resident files to ensure they are complete and correct prior to forwarding to supervisor for review/approval.
  • Timely completion of reports required by government agencies, administrators, or the Company.
  • Maintain the community to Company standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience: 1+ year previous experience as a residential property manager, with HUD / Section 8 experience a plus. Alternatively, 3 years of experience in a general manager position or similar role with exceptional people leadership and process management experience.
• Education: High School diploma required; associate’s degree is a plus. Certifications such as COS, LIHTC, HCCP, or AHM are advantageous—opportunities to obtain these will be provided.
• Dependability: Reliable transportation and a strong work ethic.
• Resident Focus: Commitment to providing exceptional service to residents.
• Operational Excellence: Deadline-driven with a keen eye for detail, compliance, and quality.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; experience with Yardi is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective within 2 weeks of starting.
• Gym membership reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Pay-on-Demand: Access your earnings as you earn them.
• Employee ownership: Share in the company’s profitability as a 100% employee-owned company.

Pay

$50,000–$55,000 annually, plus benefits.

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

About Wallick Communities

Wallick Communities is dedicated to opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope for residents, associates, and the community. Our core values—Care, Character, and Collaboration—guide everything we do. We celebrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI+B) in our workplace, ensuring all associates feel welcome, respected, and empowered.