Community Associate (HOA Manager in Training)

CAMS (Community Association Management Services)•Carmel, IN

3d•$45,000 - $53,000

About The Position

The Community Associate, also called a Manager in Training, is a full-time, salaried position that introduces newcomers to community management. The associate shadows community managers in the regional office and follows a learning path to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become a portfolio manager. Training includes learning-management-system modules, hands-on experience, mentorship or job shadowing, exposure to other departments, participation in on-site meetings and inspections, administrative-assistant duties, and monthly in-house training sessions. Associates may be promoted to Community Manager when their knowledge and expertise are sufficient to manage a portfolio. The transition typically takes six to eighteen months, with a supervisor assessing readiness through check-ins and performance reviews. CAMS describes its culture as supportive and inclusive, with opportunities to work flexibly in and out of the office.

Requirements

Proven proficiency in learning new technology.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to review and analyze financial reports.
Understanding of contractual bidding processes.
Knowledge of proper meeting order.
Familiarity with the architectural request process.
Ability to create and maintain a working budget.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher.
Property-management-related experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain communication with boards of directors and homeowners.
Prepare and present budgets to boards.
Analyze monthly financial reports and prepare variance reports for boards.
Create monthly management reports.
Contact and coordinate with vendors for community maintenance projects.
Oversee daily operations of a portfolio of communities as responsibilities develop.
Attend board meetings and internal team meetings.
Supervise administrative and maintenance staff when applicable.
Complete training modules and hands-on learning activities.
Work with a mentor or shadow experienced team members.
Assist in different departments and participate in on-site meetings and inspections.
Perform administrative-assistant duties to learn how the Community Manager role operates.
Attend monthly in-house training meetings for community managers.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Paid company holidays.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) with match.
Life insurance.
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account options.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Accident and critical illness coverage.
Hospital indemnity coverage.
Wellspace wellness resources.
Bonus opportunities and business-mileage stipends after promotion to Community Manager.