COMMUNITY MANAGER - New Harbor Vista (61726)

ABODE COMMUNITIES•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ABODE COMMUNITIES is a regional non-profit real estate development and property management firm that manages over 80 multifamily residential communities, serving more than 10,500 low-income individuals throughout California. The organization maintains a 98% portfolio-wide occupancy rate and provides professional services to ensure residential and housing portfolios remain physically solvent and compliant with regulatory requirements. Abode's property management team focuses on creating vibrant, connected spaces that support residents' emotional, physical, and financial well-being. The company is seeking a Community Manager for New Harbor Vista, a 132-unit property in Wilmington, CA. This role's primary focus is on achieving company objectives, ensuring compliance with affordable housing guidelines, and operating within budget. Key aspects include maintaining the physical asset, providing a quality living environment for residents, and fostering positive relationships with community team members. The position also involves supervisory responsibilities for onsite employees at this location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency required.
Minimum three (3) years of Property Management experience, including Tax Credit, HUD, and HOME programs required.
Experienced with move-ins, recertifications, lease ups, and compliance requirements required.
Deep understanding and working knowledge of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) regulations including income and rent limits, utility allowances, and program rules required.
Resident file compliance and certification accuracy, including completing initial certifications and annual recertifications required.
Knowledge of PBV, Fair Housing, and ADA requirements and ensuring property stays legally compliant across all programs required.
Maintenance coordination, such as prioritizing work orders, managing vendors, and ensuring safety standards required.
Clear communication skills with residents in explaining program rules, notices, and expectations in a respectful and accessible way required.
Conflict resolution skills, such as handling disputes, complaints, and lease violations professionally required.
Attention to detail, which is essential for compliance, reporting, and documentation required.
Highly experienced in rent collection, including current and past-due rents required.
Computer literacy in MS Office required.
Professional and positive attitude towards diverse resident population, staff, vendors, and other organizations required.
Valid California Driver License and valid vehicle insurance required.

Nice To Haves

Two-year college degree or cumulative, relevant college credits preferred.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Document unit condition during Move-In & Move‑Out Unit Inspections, identify damages, and determine security deposit deductions in compliance with state law.
Make decisions on specific unit needs for Unit Turn Scope Creation, including cleaning, paint, flooring, appliance repair, pest control, and safety checks.
Schedule maintenance, cleaners, painters, and specialists in a timely and expedient manner through Vendor Coordination.
Inspect completed work to ensure the unit meets habitability standards and property expectations through Quality Control.
Track progress and keep unit turns on schedule to minimize vacancy loss through Unit Turn Timeline Management.
Maintain records of work orders, invoices, unit before and after photos, and communications through Documentation.
Work to fill each unit as available using the Coordinated Entry System (CES).