Community Manager

Fort Wayne, IN (On-site)

$44K/yr – $50K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the on-site property leadership and leasing engine, balancing people management, leasing campaigns, compliance, and budget control to keep a multi‑family asset healthy and compliant.

  • Staff leadership and operations: hire, train, evaluate, schedule, and ensure safety and compliant performance across all property employees.
  • Leasing and marketing ownership: design and execute leasing campaigns, sign leases, monitor market conditions, and adjust marketing models to stay competitive.
  • Financial and vendor oversight: maintain budgets and financial records, supervise contractors, and ensure timely completion of capital work.

Job Description

Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the management, direction, training and safety of all employees assigned to the property or properties under his/her control. Must have ability to assess critical or emergency situations, make calm and sound business judgments’ and respond to situations when management support is not immediately available.
2. Responsible for hiring (for open positions approved by the Regional Property Manager), training, completing and conducting performance evaluations for all staff at the property, recommending salary increases, and when required counseling, disciplining and terminating employees under his/her direct control in accordance with company policy.
3. Establish schedules and assign staff for office work as well as routine and emergency work. Approve and schedule paid and unpaid time off requests from staff.
4. Train staff in safe operating procedures, and accurately report all accidents and emergency situations to appropriate personnel.
5. Creates, designs and executes marketing campaigns for leasing of rental units, including promotion, tours of property and rental units. Prepares, processes, modifies and signs lease agreements and related forms. Maintains knowledge of competition and market conditions effecting leasing and operations and makes adjustments to the business and marketing models to ensure the Company remains competitive and in compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
6. Ensures all residents living in community meet compliance and eligibility requirements as established by the appropriate local, state and/or federal agencies. Address any non-compliant issues swiftly and appropriately.
7. Assist in preparation and implementation the annual budget and maintain accurate financial records for the property, including payroll records, daily bank deposits and control of the cash accounts at the property. Maintain vacancy information reports as required by corporate, investors and monitoring agencies.
8. Supervise any outside contractors working on the property. Perform physical needs assessment, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure work is completed by the agreed upon deadline.
9. Participate in and direct office and maintenance staff regarding all move in/out and agency inspections and inspection processes.
10. Meet and work with residents, resident organizations and resident services providers to address issues, make improvements, and maintain positive relations.
11. Comply with all Company Accounting and Operations directives, policies and procedures.
12. Continually inspect property recording deficiencies, making improvements and taking any required actions according to Company guidelines.
13. Obtain all certifications or licenses that are required by the company, state or agencies within first year of employment. Remain current on and compliant with all laws and policies effecting the leasing of the property and all required certifications.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.
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The Michaels Organization

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The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate, with full service capabilities in development, property management, construction, acquisition & investment. We are committed to crafting comprehensive housing solutions and creating communities that Lift Lives.

Founded in 1973
Camden, New Jersey, USA
1.3K employees (202 in marketing)
69% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
33.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.5%
Direct
44.4%
Referral
7.3%
Social
2.9%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
197 (15% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Total Funding
$4M
Last Raise
$4M
Grant, 3 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2023
    Grant • $4M

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