Part-Time Cooperative Property Manager

About Paramark

Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Rochester, Minnesota, Paramark Real Estate Services offers premium property management, facility management, and commercial brokerage services for private investors, institutions, corporations, not-for-profits, homeowner associations, and cooperatives. Since its inception, Paramark Corp has experienced rapid growth, managing properties across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, Texas, Kansas, Florida, Washington, and North Dakota.

About the role

This flexible, part-time position is approximately 25 hours per week with an hourly wage range of $24 – $28.

About You

You are passionate about your work and driven to succeed. You are always there to help the team when needed and aren’t afraid to ask for assistance. You embody our corporate values: being customer-focused, maintaining a positive attitude, demonstrating a great work ethic, showing dedication, and being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Represent the property and Paramark, building positive relationships with members, program volunteers, guests, vendors, community organizations, and co-workers
• Serve as the first point of contact at the property; communicate clearly and professionally while engaging effectively with diverse populations
• Assist the member-elected board of directors and committees in managing the cooperative
• Manage contract services, public relations, marketing, and the cooperative’s financial performance
• Oversee all aspects of the management office
• Interact with members, maintaining open lines of communication
• Receive invoices, review for accuracy, and process for payment
• Manage monthly member fees and follow up on delinquency; ensure fees are applied accurately and pursue delinquent accounts
• Process electronic and check payments
• Coordinate with the maintenance team, order supplies as needed, and schedule vendors and deliveries
• Answer phones and respond to professional emails; order cooperative supplies and maintain asset logs
• Attend weekly and monthly cooperative and Paramark meetings
• Maintain files including member files, emergency contact information, legal, financial, asset logs, and contract files
• Manage and execute tours of the building during open houses or any time a showing is required during office hours
• Coordinate preparation of the annual budget and monitor it throughout the fiscal year
• Advise the Regional Property Manager and the Board on potential improvements and budget issues, including variances
• Manage and supervise staff, including maintenance and janitorial/housekeeping staff
• Process maintenance requests and follow up
• Uphold and implement the policies and procedures of the Cooperative and Paramark
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous experience in property management is preferred
• Ability to provide customer service in a friendly, courteous, professional, and responsible fashion to a wide variety of members
• Must possess patience, professionalism, flexibility, active listening skills, assertiveness, and compassion
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Proven problem-solving abilities are necessary
• Must be self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently or on a team
• Strong computer skills and a willingness to learn new software programs are required
• Experience with Yardi Software and RentCafe is a plus

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be regularly:

• Walking
• Climbing stairs
• Standing
• Sitting
• Lifting – up to 25 lbs
• Using electronics, such as a computer or digital screen
• Reaching
• Typing

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) company matching
• Sick pay