Community Manager Job at Thrive Communities in Seattle

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Salary : $84,000 - $87,000 per year

Schedule : Full-time; Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Thrive's purpose is to create a community where people feel seen, because we believe when people feel seen, they thrive. By cultivating award-winning workplaces, we foster an environment of connection, compassion and fun that our personnel extend to everyday life at their communities. Happy, inspired associates lead to happy, supported residents. We are dedicated to our boutique, at-scale approach to property management and building communities that flourish, which stems from hiring strong associates to grow with Team Thrive!

Benefits 32 Paid Days off Per Year (PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Day, Paid Day of Service, Paid Birthday)

Housing Discount may be available

Employer matched 401k retirement plan

Bonus Potential

Leasing & Renewal Commission eligible

$0 premium medical, dental, and vision insurance effective 1st of the month following your start date

Fully covered Long-term disability insurance for associates

Fully covered life insurance policy for associates with supplemental life insurance options

24 / 7 Everyday Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-term Disability insurance

Pet Insurance discounts

Parking & Transit Commuter Benefits

Annual professional development reimbursement

Training opportunities and career progression / growth plans

Abilities to get involved on company committees (Event Planning, HR Advisory Council, Safety, and more!)

Company-wide parties and events

Job Responsibilities Financial Oversight Assist in the formulation of budgets.

Responsible for staying within the established budget guidelines.

Ensures all rents are collected when due and posted in a timely manner. Makes sure that all bank deposits are made immediately and reported in the appropriate systems.

Performs evictions, utility cut-offs and landlord liens as required on delinquent rents.

Responsible for ensuring all invoices are submitted and approved in the appropriate system for timely payment.

Completes month-end procedures and reports including deposit accounting, variances, expiring leases, write off register, receivable aging, security deposit activity, gross potential rent.

Uses and safeguards and reconciles the property credit card in accordance with accounting policies and deadlines.

Personnel & Leadership Hires, trains, empowers, motivates, supervises, disciplines (including appropriate documentation) and terminates all on-site staff, as needed and under the advice and approval of leadership and Human Resources, in order to achieve other operational of assigned property. This includes new employee orientation, annual performance reviews, review and approval of timesheets, instructing and advising on-site staff of employee procedures and guidelines.

Conducts on-going training with office staff; e.g., marketing activities, leasing paperwork, workplace safety, and any other type of training that may be needed on a daily basis. Provides leadership, coaching, recognition and works towards building strong professional working relationships amongst the team.

Administrative / Office / Compliance Ensures that lease files are current, complete, and in compliance with MFTE, Section 8 or other applicable affordable program requirements.

Responsible for office opening on schedule, condition of office and model apartments.

Attends scheduled corporate management meetings, usually held on a quarterly basis.

Maintains records on all aspects of management activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. Submits required reports to corporate office on a weekly and monthly basis.

Prepare for audits and complete annual reporting.

Resident Relations Initiates and perpetuates a true sense of community.

Maintains positive customer service attitude.

Is responsible for inspections with residents of move-in / move-outs.

Reviews all notices to vacate to determine the cause of the move-out.

Initiates and implements policies / procedures to maintain resident communications; e.g., complaints, service requests, etc.

Maintenance Physically walks and inspects property on a regular basis; Verifies condition of vacant apartments.

Updates make-ready board indicating vacancy status on a daily basis. Coordinates with maintenance staff to ensure timely recondition of apartments after move-out.

Oversees or delegates to the Maintenance Supervisor all vendor / contractor communications concerning work scheduling, billings, vendor relations and certificates of insurance.

Monitors all maintenance activities.

Marketing / Leasing Conducts market surveys monthly and provides trend report information. Shops competition and is aware of neighborhood market conditions. Welcomes and shows property to prospective new residents. Also, handles incoming phone calls from prospective new residents and completes appropriate paperwork.

Maintains awareness of market / industry conditions and trends via trade publications, professional organizations, etc.

Safety and Risk Management Reports all liability and property incidents to Regional Manager and other appropriate Home Office departments immediately. Ensures that all workers' compensation claims are reported and proper paperwork is completed.

Become familiar with and responsible for all Thrive and any property specific policies on Water Intrusion, AMG (apparent mold growth) or other health or building safety programs.

Community Manager completes any pertinent safety checklists with maintenance staff. Insures property has a monthly safety meeting.

General Conduct all business in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Performs any additional duties or tasks as assigned by the Regional Manager.

Qualifications and Skills Desired Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in property management or equivalent experience to demonstrate proficiency

6+ months supervisory experience, with demonstrated, strong leadership skills

Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience with Yardi / CRM and On-Site preferred

A history of accuracy in reporting and overseeing a budget

Experience in daily pricing and ever changing market demands / trends

Desired Competencies Detail oriented with the ability to provide accurate and timely reports.

Understanding the basic functions of a property budget, property management accounting and expense control.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service oriented environment.

Understanding of industry terms and their meaning.

Ability to de-escalate conflict and remain calm and courteous at all times.

Respects and understands diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Communicates effectively, builds trust, and addresses community challenges with cultural awareness and equity.

Specific and thorough in communication with residents, vendors, subordinates, support departments, ownership and leadership.

Performs duties under pressure and meets multiple and competing deadlines.

Works as part of a team, delegates effectively, as well as works independently.

Takes instructions and feedback from supervisors and is able to follow direction, learn and grow with a positive attitude.

Exercises strong problem-solving skills.

Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, guests and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills.

Strong attention on resident retention.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English using correct grammar and punctuation

If you do not fully meet the qualifications listed above but feel you have the skills and experience to be able to be successful in this position we welcome your application! Whether this or another position within Thrive, we would love to help you find the right role in our organization.

Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to stand and walk or sit alternatively depending on the specific needs of the day. Estimated 60% of time is spent on feet and 40% spent sitting at desk.

Constant need to type, write, & grasp (working at a computer and answering phones)

Occasional need to bend / stoop / squat, climb stairs, push or pull, and reach above shoulder (cleaning up litter, putting out advertisement sandwich boards, put out balloons, open doors, pick up and move items)

Ability to lift / move / push / pull up to 25 lbs on occasion, frequent need to lift / push / pull up to 20 lbs

For more information regarding the work environment, physical, and mental requirements, please contact Careers@thrivecommunities.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity is celebrated at Thrive as we believe it makes us a better company. Our hope is that each associate feels welcomed, respected, and appreciated for their unique contributions. Thrive follows consistent and fair practices to ensure all employees and potential employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement based on merit, and are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or on any other legally protected basis. Reasonable accommodations can be provided for interview or position requirements.

Background Check & Drug Screen Policy Thrive Communities conducts background checks and drug screens for onsite property associates after the conditional offer of employment is accepted, in compliance with applicable laws. The 4-panel drug screen tests for Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, and PCP. Thrive reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice.

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