Property Manager (Sunny Meadows)

MidPen Housing•Watsonville, CA

7h•$80,678 - $100,847

About The Position

The Property Manager is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of multi-family affordable housing properties, ensuring strong fiscal performance, regulatory compliance, and exceptional resident services. Reporting to the Associate Director of Property Management, this role serves as a strategic liaison between properties, internal teams, and external stakeholders while leading Community Managers to deliver on MidPen's mission. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on affordable housing operations during a period of significant portfolio growth and expansion across Northern California.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of multi-family property management experience (totaling 800+ units), or Associate degree with 3+ years and additional relevant experience
Tax Credit Specialist and Certified Occupancy Specialist certifications required; or ability to obtain within 6 months
Minimum 4 years of multi-family property management experience (2 years in affordable housing preferred)
At least 4 years of supervisory experience managing direct reports
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and property management software (MRI, Yardi, RealPage, or Boston Post)
Strong analytical skills including basic accounting and business math capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present to diverse stakeholders
Valid California Driver's License with reliable transportation for travel between properties
Commitment to MidPen's mission of providing quality affordable housing and fostering diverse communities
Associate degree and three years of multi-family residential management experience with a Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Tax Credit Specialist and Certified Occupancy Specialist certification is required
Must have four (4) or more years of multi-family property management experience and a minimum of two years of affordable housing experience
Must have at least four years of supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Manage fiscal performance across property portfolio including budget development, expense approval, cash flow monitoring, and variance reporting
Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory requirements including HUD, TCAC, Fair Housing, and local regulations through monitoring and tracking systems
Works with facilities management to ensure preventative maintenance, capital projects, and safety hazard mitigation is completed
Direct tenant management activities including retention planning, complaint resolution, eviction processing, and lease enforcement
Hire, train, and coach Community Manager staff while conducting performance reviews and supporting career development
Lead marketing and leasing efforts including waiting list management, applicant screening, and unit turnover coordination
Collaborate with Asset Management, Accounting, Human Resources, and Facilities teams to achieve operational excellence
Conduct risk management activities including security planning, safety meetings, and incident reporting
Works with team to provide direction and support to ensure properties are meeting KPI goals.
Leads operational initiatives, driving change and ensuring consistent adoption of updated protocols across all properties.
Maintains property appearance and standards through routine site and safety inspections, addressing concerns and capital needs to ensure proper upkeep across the portfolio.