Community Manager – Direct Hire

About the role

Location: Panama City Beach, FL 32413. Salary: $90,000 annually. Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire. Industry: Multifamily Property Management. Essential Staffing Solutions is seeking an experienced Community Manager for a Direct Hire opportunity with a multifamily client in the Panama City Beach, FL area. The role involves leading a community, managing day-to-day operations, developing a high-performing team, and providing an exceptional resident experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the apartment community
• Lead, motivate, and manage on-site leasing, office, and maintenance teams
• Drive occupancy, leasing performance, renewals, and resident retention
• Manage property financial performance, budgets, expenses, and collections
• Review reports and monitor community performance and operational goals
• Maintain strong resident relations and resolve concerns professionally
• Ensure the community maintains excellent curb appeal and property standards
• Partner with maintenance leadership to address property and resident needs
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing guidelines, company policies, and operational procedures
• Build a positive, professional, and results-driven team culture

Qualifications

• Previous multifamily Community Manager experience is required
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Solid understanding of apartment community operations
• Experience with leasing, occupancy, renewals, collections, and resident relations
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage financial and operational performance
• Professional, dependable, and confident when working with residents, team members, and ownership
• Familiarity with multifamily property management software is preferred

Skills

Leadership, team management, financial oversight, communication, problem‑solving, organizational abilities, resident relations, compliance knowledge.

Pay

$90,000 annually

Schedule

Full-Time