Assistant Community Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a bright and energetic Assistant Community Manager in Yakima, WA. The ideal candidate will have Tax Credit Compliance, Property Management experience, as well as be responsible for all aspects of community operations under the direction of the community manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supports Property Manager in implementations of timely collections procedures, in accordance with company policies and practices, and ensures that rent is collected in a timely manner.

Collect rent and control delinquency

Prepares collection documents and represents the company at court appearances when needed.

Monitors and directs on-site marketing/advertising, including completeness of ad review, maintaining an on-going, in-depth knowledge of the associated market, including market conditions, competitive pricing, current pricing strategies for the community, comparison shopping, and general awareness of the community in relation to the market.

Monitors and directs rental activity.

Monitors and tracks performance of leasing staff, including their understanding of current rental policies, concession programs, and closing ratios.

Monitors and ensures compliance with all Fair Housing regulations as well as local ordinances and laws.

Assists the property manager in the supervision and training of staff members.

Lease apartments and process applications

Schedule lease renewals with a focus on resident retention.

Assists Community Manager and/or Property Manager with meeting revenue goals, occupancy management, and resident retention.

Complies with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting standards.

Prepare monthly competitive rent survey reports and ensures data is current in Pricing software

Monitors consistency and quality of overall maintenance, particularly as it relates to the preparation of market-ready apartments, model units, and timely response to the work order or service requests.

Coordinate the vacant unit turnover process and the make-ready schedule with the maintenance supervisor

Enforce house rules and company policies

Report to Property Manager

Requirements:

Proficient with Word, Excel, and management software.

Strong sales experience

Yardi software experience preferred

Knowledge of Yieldstar and/or other pricing software

2 years of experience managing an apartment community in Washington.

Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to multi-task.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Familiar with operating budgets.

Available for weekend work hours when needed

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dential Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off