Assistant Community Manager

Morguard Residential • New Orleans, LA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Morguard is seeking an Assistant Community Manager for their Apartment Community in New Orleans, LA. This is a full-time position, up to 40 hours per week, with overtime compensated at time and a half. The leasing office operates from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays. The Assistant Manager is expected to be available during these hours and work up to two Saturdays a month, particularly before the 1st of the month for rent collections. The Community Manager will support schedule flexibility and accommodate time-off requests made in advance. On weeks with Saturday work, a business day off will be provided. This role is designed to fully support onsite Property Management Operations and serves as a training ground for promotion to Community Management. The ideal candidate is an encouraging and hands-on individual who can step in when necessary, complete projects, and help motivate the onsite team.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in property management
• Positive, “can-do” attitude, professionalism and a high level of enthusiasm
• High School Diploma required
• Strong Marketing/Leasing experience
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable Federal and State Fair Housing Laws
• Strong financial reporting, organization, and accounting skills
• Strong computer proficiency with Entrata or Onesite, Excel, and Microsoft Word
• Excellent attitude and willingness to learn
• Resolve to provide prompt and friendly service

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree
• 1-3 years of direct experience with Multi-family property management and the commensurate professional designation (CAM, ARM, CPM, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Collect and post rent each month
• Assist in the handling of resident work order requests and various concerns as required
• Conduct follow-up activity as needed with new and current residents
• Maintain positive working relationships with residents, vendors, and contractors
• Assist with leasing and lease renewal efforts onsite
• Physically walk and inspect the property
• Responsible for a significant portion of the on-site accounting functions, including rent collection and AP/AR reconciliations
• Serve as the person-in-charge when the primary manager is not present

Benefits

• Employer Provided Medical Insurance Options
• Excellent culture that supports a work-life balance with time off for Summer Hours, Vacation, Personal, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Dollar for dollar matching 401k Savings Plan with immediate vesting
• Opportunity to live onsite within our portfolio with our Employee Housing Discount, subject to availability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED