Community Manager
About The Position
Open Management is hiring a Temporary Community Manager for its manufactured housing community in Bloomington, Illinois. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity for an undetermined period, with the potential to transition to regular employment based on business needs and performance; permanent employment is not guaranteed. The role oversees community operations, resident relations, financial performance, leasing and occupancy, vendors, maintenance, and improvement projects. The manager works with residents, team members, vendors, contractors, and local officials, and attends weekly management meetings. Local travel may be required to run business-related errands and support park and tenant needs. The position requires successful completion of a criminal background check before employment.
Requirements
- Ability to connect with a variety of personalities by phone and in person.
- Demonstrate ownership and collaboration while remaining professional with team members, partners, vendors, local officials, and others.
- Ability to use computer systems effectively and efficiently; proficiency with technology is required, and training on company-specific systems is provided.
- Negotiation skills for vendor relations and home sales.
- Willingness and ability to conduct local travel as needed.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous property management experience is preferred; the company is willing to train the right candidate.
- Previous project management experience is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Oversee rent collections, distribute late notices, and file evictions as needed.
- Enforce park rules and regulations to help maintain a safe and clean environment for residents.
- Monitor park income and expenses to meet or exceed the property's target financials.
- Oversee on-site operations, including maintenance and park improvement projects.
- Maintain vendor relationships to support smooth property operations.
- Coordinate repairs and renovations in a timely manner.
- Show available homes to prospective residents and support timely sales of available units.
- Coordinate resident move-ins and move-outs, process applications, and ensure smooth transitions.
- Conduct market surveys and analyses to establish competitive rental rates without pricing below market value.
- Support marketing initiatives, generate prospect interest, follow up on leads, and oversee occupancy to meet or exceed targets.
- Take initiative on property and on-site tasks and demonstrate leadership with on-site team members and vendors.
- Attend weekly management meetings.
- Conduct local business-related travel as needed.
Benefits
- Four weeks of paid time off in the first year.
- 15 company-paid holidays per year.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company-shared coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Quarterly bonuses with annual on-target earnings of up to $3,180.
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