Assistant Community Manager

Fairfield Residential Company LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays and sick days

Matched 401(k)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Fairfield Residential is seeking an Assistant Community Manager in Fort Lauderdale to support property operations, drive resident satisfaction, and ensure financial accuracy. You will leverage leasing experience and Yardi-powered accounting to manage daily tasks and guide the leasing team.

The role requires strong customer service, financial literacy, and knowledge of fair housing laws, with the ability to work weekends/evenings as needed. Join a collaborative team at Fairfield Residential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience.
• Experience using Yardi or other property management accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Collect and post rent, process invoices, and prepare financial reports.
• Complete bank deposits and account reconciliations.
• Use Yardi software for property accounting.
• Lease apartments and promote resident satisfaction.
• Respond to resident inquiries and resolve service issues promptly.
• Mentor leasing team and support Community Manager.
• Ensure compliance with fair housing laws.

Skills

Customer service

Financial acumen

Leasing experience

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Community: Coasterra Apartments Number of Units: 242

About Fairfield If you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!

About the Role

As an Assistant Community Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting property operations, driving resident satisfaction, and ensuring financial accuracy. This position is ideal for someone ready to take their leasing and marketing experience to the next level in property management.

What You'll Do

• Collect and post rent, process invoices, and prepare financial reports
• Complete bank deposits and account reconciliations
• Use Yardi software for property accounting
• Lease apartments and promote resident satisfaction
• Respond to resident inquiries and resolve service issues promptly
• Mentor leasing team and support Community Manager
• Ensure compliance with fair housing laws

Why You'll Love Fairfield

We're all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

Driven by Vision: We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.

Career Growth & Learning: Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.

Culture of Collaboration: Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.

A Company that Cares: We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license may be required
• Minimum of one year of residential leasing, sales, and/or property management experience required
• Experience in leadership and supervising a staff preferred
• Experience using Yardi or other related property management accounting software
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong math and accounting skills
• Understanding of financial statements (budget, financial reports, accounting information, etc.)
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays

Pay

Estimated Rate of Pay: $22.16 - $28.80

This position is non-exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates. The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any).

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.

At Fairfield, we are proud to be a leader in the multifamily housing industry. We are passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. Among the most experienced multifamily companies, Fairfield has developed and acquired over 1,000 communities since 1985. We are an award-winning company that proudly employs over 1,500 associates who are dedicated to serving our customers at our apartment communities located in over 35 markets nationwide.

We have a great opportunity for you to work side by side with our passionate, bright and highly experienced professionals in the Multifamily Housing industry.

Why consider us? Competitive Salary and Benefits Package. Careers are made at Fairfield- We are committed to developing our staff through our robust in-person, online and social training. Promotions from within are encouraged. Environmentally Aware- Fairfield leads the industry through our Living Green Program and our LEED Certified communities. Award Winning- Fairfield is recognized for our customer service, training and professionalism.

Are you interested in work made meaningful? We support residents living well, a workplace culture that is friendly, fun, collaborative and one that encourages success.