Assistant Community Manager

FirstService Residential; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential in Washington, DC is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support the Community Association operations and deliver exceptional service to owners, residents, clients and vendors. You will assist with financial management, bid processes, board preparations and recordkeeping, while coordinating tasks with the Community Manager and attending board meetings as needed.

A college degree and strong communication skills are required, with a focus on accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer service environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of basic accounting/budgeting procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients and vendors at all times.
• Respond to inquiries and provide resolution to questions or concerns in timely fashion.
• Assist with daily general financial management and recordkeeping.
• Attend Board meetings and assist with agenda preparation.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Microsoft Office

Recordkeeping

Budgeting

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Vendor coordination

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

As an Assistant Community Manager, you will provide support to management in the overall operations of Community Association business and deliver exceptional customer service to owners, residents, clients and vendors.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients and vendors at all times
• Respond to inquiries and provide resolution to questions or concerns in timely fashion
• Assist with the daily general financial management and recordkeeping
• Assist with bid process
• Conduct regular inspections of site, where needed.
• Maintain all records in Connect including work orders, resident information, Association documents, community information.
• Ensure maintenance of all files, records and correspondence in accordance with company procedures and good business practices
• Attend all Board meetings, where necessary
• Assist with preparation of Board meeting agenda, monthly management report and all other reports and material needed for Board Packet
• Assist with establishing an annual calendar indicating all association activity, deadlines, election, meetings, projects, etc.
• Assist all walk-in homeowners and refer to Community Manager, when necessary.
• Handle mailings, as needed and required.
• Recordkeeping – binders to be kept with the following: Monthly Agendas, Modification Requests, Work Orders, Financials (including Social/Trip accounting).
• Meet with Community Manager weekly to ensure completion of open action items.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions for the role

Skills & Qualifications:

• College degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a customer service environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills required including email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills and project management
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced written communication skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting/budgeting procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to keep complex records, to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats and in a timely manner
• Ability to conceptualize, plan and organize multiple programs and assignments effectively.
• 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.

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

The work environment characteristics are normal office conditions for the role. 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, vision, and others. 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:

$72,000 - $75,000 annually

Disclaimer Statement:

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.