Community Manager

Overview

Job Duties

• Markets models, pre-owned, and brokered homes for sale; prepares documents to list and sell homes (Essential)
• Manages the rent collection process including collecting, posting and depositing income from leasing of rental sites and homes, as well as collecting on delinquent debts (Essential)
• Handles delinquencies and approves eviction proceedings while adhering to Sun’s policies (Essential)
• Monitors, codes, and approves all invoices for operating expenses and sales-related costs (Essential)
• Resolves complaints and responds to issues in a timely manner; offers solutions consistent with guidelines (Essential)
• Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Manages LPPs, including repairs, leasing, sales, refurbishments, re-leasing, closing, and follow-up on service requests
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, & local agencies that regulate fair housing laws and community operations
• Reviews and approves/denies residency applications
• Initiates lease renewals and rent increase letters, ensuring timely distribution
• Consults with RVP to determine the best course of action in the event a situation does not have an established guideline
• Inspects and recommends purchase and renovation of used/repossessed homes
• Prepares sites for Sun Homes models; coordinates with maintenance to ensure vacant sites are prepared for move-ins
• Handles emergencies that arise onsite, ensuring adherence to standard procedures
• Ensures compliance of safety policies; completes incident reports in a timely manner
• Ensures that community appearance is maintained to Sun’s curb appeal standards
• Assists with preparation of budgets; provides accurate data to assist in CapEx and expansion needs
• Reports deficiencies that would adversely affect the operation of the community
• Reviews and compiles property accounting reports for the Accounting team
• Driving is an essential function of the role and a business necessity as the Community Manager must independently complete various tasks such as inspecting used or repossessed homes for purchase and renovation, travel across the property to assess curb appeal and handle on-site emergencies, make bank runs to deposit site rent and community income, and travel within the property and to nearby locations as needed.
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Hospitality, or Business (Preferred)
• 2 years in property management experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience (Required)
• 6 months in prior sales and leasing experience (Required)
• 6 months in previous experience using NetSuite (Preferred)
• General knowledge of maintenance
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to fair housing and employment law
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including the ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite, email and internet
• Flexibility to respond to community needs during non-business hours
• Ability to live on-site within the community (housing provided)
• Must have a valid driver's license