Assistant Community Manager

Blue Castle Agency (North America); Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,411,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS health, dental, and vision

401(k)

10 paid holidays plus 1 floating bonus

$2,500 education assistance

Job summary

Blue Castle Agency is assisting a Kansas City senior housing community to recruit an Assistant Community Manager. This compliance-heavy role focuses on HUD Section 8 processes and serving an older resident population.

You will support day-to-day operations, handle move-ins and recertifications, maintain resident files, oversee leasing, coordinate with maintenance, and assist with budgeting and audits, stepping in for the Community Manager when needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of property management experience with Section 8 required.
• HUD recertification knowledge and income/asset calculations are essential.
• COS or similar affordable housing certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Manager in day-to-day operations for a project-based Section 8 senior community.
• Process move-ins and annual/interim recertifications per HUD requirements.
• Maintain resident files and ensure full compliance with Section 8 and fair housing regulations.
• Handle leasing activities including applications, waitlist management, and unit turns.
• Build relationships with long-term residents and coordinate with maintenance on service requests.
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and rent collection.
• Help prepare for HUD/management-agent inspections and audits.
• Step in for the Community Manager when needed.

Skills

HUD/Section 8 processes

Property management

Yardi

OneSite

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist)

Affordable housing certifications

Tools

Yardi

OneSite

Job description

A senior housing community (62+) in Kansas City, operating under project-based Section 8, is looking for an Assistant Community Manager. This is a compliance-heavy role at a smaller, close-knit property — a strong fit for someone who already knows HUD paperwork inside and out and enjoys working with an older resident population.

Assistant Community Manager

Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary: $30+ / hour

What You’ll Do

• Support the Community Manager in running day-to-day operations for a project-based Section 8 senior community
• Process move-ins and annual/interim recertifications in line with HUD requirements
• Maintain resident files and ensure full compliance with Section 8 and fair housing regulations
• Handle leasing activities including applications, waitlist management, and unit turns
• Build relationships with residents, many of whom have been in the community for years
• Coordinate with maintenance on service requests and unit readiness
• Assist with budgeting, reporting, and rent collection
• Help prepare for and support HUD/management-agent inspections and audits
• Step in for the Community Manager when needed

Residents here depend on getting their recertifications and paperwork right, on top of just feeling at home — you’re the person making sure both happen.

What It Takes

• 2-3+ years of property management experience, with hands-on Project-Based Section 8 experience required — this one's non-negotiable
• Working knowledge of HUD recertification processes and income/asset calculations
• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or similar affordable housing certification a plus
• Comfortable with property management software (Yardi, OneSite, or similar)
• Patient, service-minded approach — this role serves a senior population
• Strong attention to detail on paperwork and compliance
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

The Perks

• $30+/hour
• BCBS health, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• 10 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, PTO
• $2,500 education assistance