Community Association Manager
About The Position
Atlanta Habitat creates opportunities to transform lives through community-built sustainable homeownership, guided by purpose, excellence, servant leadership, humanity, and positivity. As the organization grows its community development work, it is focusing on housing innovation, planned communities, neighborhood transformation, and families’ long-term economic mobility. The Community Association Manager supports the long-term success, stability, and sustainability of Atlanta Habitat communities. This role is the primary liaison among homeowners, community associations, resident leaders, and third-party property management partners. The Manager oversees community association development and governance, homeowner education, and property management coordination to support well-managed, financially sustainable, resident-led communities. The position is full-time and exempt, with a hybrid work schedule available. It requires regular travel throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding service areas, property and neighborhood visits, and some evening and occasional weekend meetings and events. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Employment is contingent on applicable background, credit, driving-record, and drug and alcohol checks and testing.
Requirements
- Minimum of three to five years of experience in community development, homeowner association management, property management, neighborhood engagement, resident services, or a related field.
- Knowledge of homeowner associations, community governance, and property management practices.
- Understanding of Georgia HOA regulations, Fair Housing requirements, and nonprofit community development principles.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and facilitate collaborative problem-solving.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding service areas.
- Ability to attend evening and occasional weekend meetings and events.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to conduct neighborhood and property site visits.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Business Administration, Social Services, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with boards, resident leaders, volunteers, and community stakeholders preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the establishment, organization, and transition of homeowner and community associations from developer control to homeowner leadership.
- Serve as Atlanta Habitat’s primary liaison to association boards and resident leaders.
- Provide training, technical assistance, and leadership development for board members.
- Assist with annual meetings, elections, governing document interpretation, and board succession planning.
- Monitor compliance with governing documents, policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Maintain association records and documentation related to governance and transition activities.
- Manage relationships with third-party property management companies serving Atlanta Habitat communities.
- Review management reports, budgets, maintenance plans, and operational recommendations.
- Coordinate resolution of homeowner concerns, maintenance issues, and community-related inquiries.
- Facilitate communication among residents, boards, and property management partners.
- Provide instruction for required Community Stewardship courses and update training when necessary.
- Develop and implement programs that promote resident participation, leadership development, and neighborhood pride.
- Facilitate neighborhood meetings, workshops, and community-building activities.
- Connect homeowners with Atlanta Habitat programs, community resources, and external service providers.
- Track and report key performance indicators related to community association health, resident engagement, and neighborhood conditions.
- Prepare regular reports and recommendations for leadership.
- Assist in developing policies, procedures, and best practices that strengthen community operations and resident outcomes.
- Support organizational goals related to homeowner success, neighborhood stabilization, and community impact.
Benefits
- Employer-subsidized health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee gym access
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
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Job Type
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