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Franklin Group

Community Manager- Washington, DC

Franklin Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Community Manager – Washington, DC Job Title:

Community Manager – LIHTC Experience Preferred

Supervisor:

Senior Community Manager / Portfolio Manager / VP of Community Operations

FLSA Status:

Exempt (Salary)

Job Summary Responsible for the operational and financial aspects of a community and meeting company goals in those areas. Results are achieved by facilitating the optimum performance of the community in areas such as personnel management, leasing, collections, resident services, maintenance, revenue enhancement, capital improvements, information reporting and compliance with all applicable laws and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operating the community within the financial guidelines and approved budget.

Ensure rents are collected when due, and monies are posted in a timely manner. Issue 5‑day notices (Pay or Quit) and evictions.

Required to work one weekend a month, preferably the first weekend of the month.

Perform physical inspections of the community and verify condition of vacant apartments. Coordinate with maintenance staff to ensure timely recondition of apartments after move‑out.

Direct supervision of the office staff and maintenance supervisor. Indirect supervision of maintenance operations including maintenance technicians, grounds and housekeeping.

Knowledge of Fair Housing Laws.

Responsible for the interviewing, hiring and onboarding all community team members. Order maintenance uniforms and ID badges.

Responsible for ensuring a professional appearance and behavior at all times for self and community team members.

Responsible for the inventory and ordering of all necessary administrative supplies and equipment for the office staff.

Responsible for the thorough knowledge, implementation and enforcement of all policies and procedures of the Company, ensuring that all personnel in all departments are operating within those regulations.

Responsible for the leasing of the community through supervision of the office and leasing personnel, ensuring that all sales techniques and methods required by the company are being used effectively and in a professional manner.

Approve and submit all invoices for payment through Nexus.

Responsible for ensuring that all personnel respond to resident requests or complaints in a timely, efficient and courteous manner.

Responsible for generating and analyzing various reports, i.e., leasing trends, financial performance and projections and occupancy verifications.

Responsible for implementing, designing and maintaining a resident retention program, i.e., resident referral program or social activities.

Responsible for ensuring that all personnel in all departments operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies at all times.

Responsible for reporting any unusual extraordinary circumstances regarding the residents or the community.

Responsible for seeking educational opportunities and self‑improvement for personal growth and development.

Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises one or more team members in the office and/or maintenance teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training team members; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Affordable housing experience preferred.

Communication and Presentation Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, residents, customers, and the general public.

Leadership and Staff Development:

Experience in managing a diverse workforce. Ability to manage conflict, provide direction, and drive business results by managing staff performance.

Analytical and Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages and apply to practical situations. Ability to work with statistical concepts. Ability to analyze basic operating statements and identify trends, ratios and variances.

Problem‑Solving Skills:

Ability to make and implement decisions under risk and/or uncertainty.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Designations:

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) or Resident Apartment Manager (RAM) designations highly recommended. Fair Housing certification must be completed within 1 day of hire. Preventing Sexual Harassment, Workplace Harassment and Drug Free Workplace courses must be completed within 7 days of hire.

Physical Demands:

Regular use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Occasional lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Corporate Integrity:

All team members are expected to act professionally at all times, treating others with respect, valuing diversity, supporting team/community goals, following company policies and procedures and fostering company core values.

Franklin Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level:

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Marketing and Sales

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