Assistant Community Director - Affinity at Walla Walla

Axis Residential; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Axis Residential in the United States is seeking an Assistant Community Director for Affinity at Walla Walla, a 55+ active adult community. You will support the Community Director with leasing, marketing, resident relations, and financial record-keeping in a hands-on, service-oriented environment.

You’ll help manage daily operations, greet prospective residents, process applications, and assist with move-in orientations while ensuring compliance with policies and Fair Housing laws.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player who takes a “we over me” approach to building and sustaining relationships with others.
• Must be determined, ambitious, and self-motivated.
• Prior multifamily property management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, property management software (i.e., Yardi, On-Site), and CRM solutions.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and insured, operable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a community culture focused on enhancing residents’ quality of life with excellent customer service.
• Assist the Community Director in property operations and reporting.
• Complete daily transactions and financial tasks, including rent deposits and payments.
• Greet prospective residents, gather information, show apartments, and secure deposits.
• Assist with leasing, renewals, and applications, ensuring accuracy and proper records.
• Conduct move-in orientations and participate in resident events.
• Report maintenance needs and observe grounds for irregularities.

Skills

Team player

Relationship-focused

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Tools

Yardi

On-Site

CRM solutions

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are: Axis Residential is a forward-thinking, property management organization, part of Inland Group – a vertically integrated real estate developer, contractor, and operator of multifamily and senior housing communities. Collectively, we have set ourselves apart as an industry leader who genuinely cares for the well-being and success of our people while creating an environment of meaningful community for our residents. Our success is a result of our team and culture– we take a relational and entrepreneurial approach to business and our team members are authentic, curious, natural leaders who value the greater team. We love what we do, and we are committed to excellence in our work.

Who We Are: Axis Residential is a forward-thinking, property management organization, part of Inland Group – a vertically integrated real estate developer, contractor, and operator of multifamily and senior housing communities. Collectively, we have set ourselves apart as an industry leader who genuinely cares for the well-being and success of our people while creating an environment of meaningful community for our residents. Our success is a result of our team and culture– we take a relational and entrepreneurial approach to business and our team members are authentic, curious, natural leaders who value the greater team. We love what we do, and we are committed to excellence in our work.

The Position: We are hiring for a people-focused Assistant Community Director for our 55 and older, active adult community - Affinity at Walla Walla. As the Assistant Community Director, you will support and assist the Community Director in the overall operation of the assigned community. In this role, you will be responsible for the administrative support of financial records and maintaining resident files while assisting with leasing, marketing, and resident relations for the community.

• Maintain a community culture focused on enhancing our residents’ way of life while providing excellent customer service and a supportive home environment.
• Operate the property in the absence of the Community Director.
• Assist the Community Director in property operations by preparing weekly reports, move-out paperwork, and month-end reports.
• Complete daily transactions and financial tasks such as collecting and posting rent deposits, fees, and other payments.
• Review resident files and accounting records to determine unpaid and/or late fees owed.
• Maintain accurate records, including leasing records, liability insurance, resident and property activities, etc.
• Assist the sales team by greeting prospective residents, gathering information from leads, showing apartment homes, closing, and obtaining lease deposits.
• Support the leasing and renewal process by ensuring complete and accurate applications, handling transactions, and keeping records organized and accurate.
• Assist with credit and background checks.
• Help ensure applications are fully approved prior to move-in.
• Work with Marketing and Sales to understand current marketing and sales programs.
• Research and understand local competition and market conditions.
• Conduct move-in orientations.
• Participate in resident led events and activities.
• Observe the condition of the grounds, buildings and model apartment homes on a regular basis and report any irregularities or maintenance needs to the Community Director.
• Assist residents with the reporting and recording of maintenance needs.
• Comply with all company policies/procedures and Fair Housing Laws.

Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may be asked to perform additional tasks in order to meet the needs of the organization.

What We Are Seeking: A professional, relationship-focused Assistant Community Director who can effectively work with the site team to carry out the daily operations of the community while building rapport with residents.

• Must be a team player who takes a “we over me” approach to building and sustaining relationships with others.
• Must be determined, ambitious, and self-motivated.
• Prior multifamily property management experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, property management software (i.e., Yardi, On-Site), and CRM solutions.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and insured, operable vehicle.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive pay, $23-$25 per hour (based on experience).
• Quarterly bonus incentive.
• Annual performance review with potential merit increase.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance - with 100% employer paid monthly premiums for associates.
• Flexible Spending Accounts- for healthcare and dependent care.
• Disability, AD&D, and Life insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution.
• Accrued vacation time, sick pay, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, personal day, and paid volunteer day.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Charitable giving program and community involvement.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 3-7 hours/day.
• Walking: 1-3 hours/day.
• Climbing: 0-3 hours/ day, stairs.
• Lifting: 10-25 lbs occasionally.
• Endurance: light to moderate energy.
• Manual Dexterity: frequent fine motor skills.
• Near Vision: minimal near vision.

Environmental and Safety Factors

• Weather: work is primarily indoors in a temperature-controlled office environment with occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Noise: frequent exposure to typical office environment noise levels including conversational voice levels; infrequent exposure to high-volume office equipment (e.g., shredder).
• Pace of Work: great, multi-tasking/pressure paced environment.
• Driving: exposure to environmental and safety conditions related to operating a motor vehicle, including the possibility of bodily injury related to motor vehicle collisions.

Here at Axis Residential, we are committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job applicants and associates. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate against applicants or associates based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation for the job application and hiring process. If you need assistance completing this application due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources Department.