Community Manager

Job Description

Community Manager

Columbus, OH

$70,000–$80,000 / year

OVERVIEW

We're looking for a hands-on Community Manager to run the day-to-day for a well-maintained, market-rate apartment community in Columbus. It's a stable, established property that just needs strong, steady leadership on-site to keep it running well.

You'll own the budget, the team, and the resident experience, reporting to ownership and keeping the property running smoothly and profitably.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Oversee all day-to-day operations of the community, keeping the property well-run and well-maintained

Manage leasing performance from first inquiry through lease signing, working with your team to hit occupancy and renewal goals

Build and manage the property's operating budget, tracking income and expenses and finding ways to control costs

Review and approve invoices, and put together monthly and quarterly financial reports for ownership

Handle resident relations, including lease renewals and service requests, with an eye toward keeping good residents around

Hire, train, and supervise your on-site team, setting clear expectations and holding everyone accountable

Coordinate with vendors and contractors on maintenance, unit turns, and capital projects, negotiating contracts when it makes sense

Walk the property regularly to catch maintenance and curb-appeal issues before they become real problems

Keep the property in compliance with fair housing law and all applicable local and state regulations

WHY YOU MATTER

The Community Manager sets the tone for the whole property: how residents feel about where they live, how the team performs, and how the property actually makes money. Get this role right and everything else runs better.

WHAT IT TAKES

3-5+ years of property management experience, ideally with a market-rate multifamily community

A track record managing budgets, leasing performance, and a team

Comfort reviewing financials and putting together reports ownership can actually use

Strong organizational skills; you're juggling residents, staff, and the budget at the same time

A hands-on management style. You're visible on the property, not stuck in the office

Solid working knowledge of fair housing law and general property management compliance

The ability to handle resident conflict calmly and professionally

Leasing instincts, so you know how to keep occupancy up without cutting corners

THE PERKS!

Eligible for a $1,250 quarterly performance bonus

BCBS health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

PTO

$2,500 in education assistance

Full-time