Admin Assistant/Lifestyle Coordinator

FirstService Residential; Chester (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

FirstService Residential in Chester, MD is seeking an Admin Assistant/Lifestyle Coordinator to support day-to-day Community Association operations and serve as the primary contact for residents.

You will handle customer service, coordinate lifestyle programming and events, maintain communications with the Board of Trustees, and log work requests. The role requires strong organization, communication, and discretion with confidential information.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with word processing and general computer skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and basic IT tools.
• Comfortable handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration of day‑to‑day Community Association operations.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and homeowners.
• Maintain communication with Board of Trustees.
• Log and track work requests and update status in systems.
• Support lifestyle programming and events.
• Update community information in portals and reports.
• Coordinate with management on site operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Word processing / computing skills

Critical thinking and problem solving

Microsoft Office / Outlook / Windows

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Windows

Job description

Job Overview:

As an Admin Assistant/Lifestyle Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for assisting with the management and administration of the day-to-day operations of the Community Association business. Handling customer service functions. Maintaining communication with Board of Trustees and homeowners. Serving as the primary source of contact for residents and homeowners on association matters. Assisting with the Lifestyle Programing and events.

Your Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable of all Association Governing Documents, Rules and Regulations and general legal requirements of a community association
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain open lines of communication with fellow Associates, homeowners and Board of Trustees
• Have general knowledge and understanding of building systems and components
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Company
• Work closely with Management to learn all responsibilities of site operations
• Such other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be directed and required
• Log work requests in Connect and generate work orders for maintenance staff and/or contractors
• Update work order log with notes and action taken by vendors.
• Close open work orders in system when complete by vendor. Work order is not considered complete unless the vendor has signed original work order and returned to office.
• Provide Community Manager with work order log for inclusion in Board package.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain open lines of communication with fellow Associates, homeowners and Board of Trustees
• Update and maintain community information in portal, including but not limited to the community website, community projects, management reports and all association documents and forms
• Utilize resident alert feature to keep homeowners apprised of Association activities and important updates, subject to Board authorization
• Provide customer service assistance to homeowners as needed. Assist with homeowners’ calls and inquires and respond accordingly or direct to the appropriate party.
• Log all homeowner inquires in call log
• Assist with preparation of newsletter, where applicable

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent word processing, mathematic, and computer skills required.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, judgement and decision-making abilities are necessary.
• Proficiency in computer programs like Microsoft Office, Outlook and Windows required.
• Ability to work with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Physical Requirements / Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hours over and above normal office hours will occur, including evenings, holidays, and some weekends. Schedule is subject to change based on business needs.

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation

$25.00/hour

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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