Floating Community Manager - Seattle

REDWOOD COMMUNITIES • Seattle, WA

1d • $79,000 - $81,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Floating Community Manager will provide temporary coverage and leadership support across multiple sites as needed. This role requires a flexible, hands-on leader who can quickly adapt to different properties, effectively supervise and train onsite staff, and ensure consistent compliance with company policies and industry regulations. The Floating Community Manager plays a key role in maintaining high standards of property operations, tenant relations, and team performance. The ideal candidate is organized, solutions-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Community Manager or higher in multifamily housing, managing more than 1 property and/or 500+ units.
• Strong understanding of property management operations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with affordable housing (LIHTC & HUD, or similar programs) required.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in property management software RealPage and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English in a manner sufficient to carry out duties.
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines

Nice To Haves

• Flexibility to travel to different locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Ability to work inside and outside in various weather conditions.
• On-call status and flexibility to work any hours necessary to complete the job.
• Work schedules and location assignments are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as acting Community Manager at assigned HUD or multifamily properties on a temporary or rotating basis.
• Oversee day-to-day property operations, ensuring smooth transitions between permanent staff.
• Enforce lease agreements, community rules, and company policies consistently and fairly.
• Ensure timely completion of service requests and maintain high curb appeal standards.
• Monitor vendors and contractors to ensure quality work and budget compliance.
• Maintain full compliance with HUD regulations, Fair Housing, EIV, and other governing agencies.
• Accurately complete and review HUD recertifications, move-ins, move-outs, and interim certifications.
• Ensure files are audit-ready at all times and assist with MOR and REAC inspections as needed.
• Collaborate with compliance staff to resolve tenant file deficiencies or discrepancies.
• Collect and post rents, manage delinquencies, and process deposits according to policy.
• Review and monitor property budgets, control expenses, and report financial variances to the Regional Manager.
• Prepare and submit required reports accurately and on time.
• Support occupancy goals through leasing activities, resident retention, and marketing initiatives.
• Conduct community outreach to maintain positive relationships and strong occupancy levels.
• Process applications in accordance with HUD and company policies.
• Foster a professional, courteous, and responsive environment for residents.
• Address resident concerns promptly and effectively.
• Support community events and resident engagement initiatives.
• Provide positive guidance and training to on-site staff as needed during assignments.
• Support the onboarding of new Community Managers or Assistant Managers when the Property Manager is unavailable.
• Promote teamwork and uphold company culture across all properties.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical benefits: We cover more than 90% of medical premiums, and employees have the option of a 100% employer-paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays each year & 1 floating holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed