Community Manager - 2768 Job at Guardian in Portland

Guardian has an immediate opportunity for a Full-Time Community Manager to join our team at St. Francis Park!

St. Francis Park is an affordable (LIHTC) apartment community in Portland, OR with 106 units.

The Community Manager will work to ensure that the property meets all ownership goals and objectives, enforce Guardian Management policies and procedures, and adhere to Fair Housing and Landlord Tenant Laws at all times. A Community Manager is responsible for supervision of other property staff and vendors to provide outstanding customer service to the residents, maintain excellent curb appeal, provide well-timed and proactive property maintenance, safeguard the good financial health and stability of the property, confirm timely compliance with all government and property program requirements, and complete all required paperwork and reports on time.

For this position, we are seeking a dynamic self-starter who enjoys working with others and excels in a fast-paced office environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, professional and communicative. Must have experience managing an affordable multifamily property. This position requires general knowledge of all property management duties and operations. Affordable property management experience is required (LIHTC, HUD, or RD).

Compensation: $28-$33/hr + benefits!

Benefits: Medical/Vision/Prescription Insurance, Dental Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care FSA, Life/AD&D Insurance, Employer-matched 401-K, Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program.

Schedule: 40 hours / week, Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their property management career to the next level!

Qualification Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Affordable property management experience is required.
• At least one year of experience managing an affordable multi-family community.
• At least one year of experience developing, maintaining and adhering to an annual budget.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong mathematical skills and basic understanding of property budgets and financial accounting.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner; both verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.

Essential Functions:

• Represent Guardian in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Manage all property operations in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws (Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant Laws, OSHA, etc).
• Under the direction of the Portfolio Manager, assist in the development of operating income/expense budgets and capital budgets that reflect the owner's objectives for operating the property, cash flow requirements and leasing strategy.
• Analyze and report monthly financial statements including operating variances from budget, cash management and strategies for collection of receivables in a timely manner.
• Administer budgets, review and analyze operations, and recommend corrective actions needed to maximize efficiency, owner and resident satisfaction, and profitability to Portfolio Manager.
• Complete resident income certifications and recertifications in a timely and accurate manner in order to maintain compliance with program funding and regulatory agency requirements.
• Direct the day-to-day activities of other property staff. Develop, hire, discharge, evaluate performance, coach and discipline staff with direction from Portfolio Manager and Corporate HR Department.
• Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines including approving site staff time records on a daily basis.
• Administer leasing efforts including reviewing tenant billings, analyzing lease clauses, preparing vacancy reports, enforcing tenant compliance and performing landlord obligations.
• Identify leasing prospects and respond to routine leasing inquiries.
• Collect delinquent accounts according to legal guidelines and communicate with accounting department to ensure accuracy of rent roll and accounts receivable.
• Work with Portfolio Manager to identify, engage and supervise property vendors.
• Approve invoices for all goods/services required to maintain the property’s upkeep to company and owner standards and in accordance with property’s budget.
• Liaison with corporate departments to provide a team approach to the management of the property.
• Other duties as assigned by the Portfolio Manager.

Guardian – Company Description

Guardian is a developer, owner, and operator of multifamily properties, providing innovative real estate solutions dedicated to community and housing for all. Based in the Pacific Northwest, our customer-focused team is committed to supporting and lifting the communities we serve. Since 2002, Guardian has developed or acquired 11,000 multifamily units and 350,000 square feet of commercial space. With more than 400 team members, our management portfolio consists of 125 communities across four states.

AAP/EEO Statement

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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