Assistant Community Manager - 147/25

Lakeshore Management; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to support property operations, enhance resident relations, and oversee maintenance and leasing activities. This role involves managing home inventory, optimizing operational performance, and ensuring compliance with community policies. The ideal candidate will bring management experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive atmosphere where your contributions can make a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• 3 years of management experience in retail, hospitality, or property management preferred.
• Proficiency in office productivity and rent management software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage home inventory and ensure compliance with community policies.
• Direct sales and marketing activities, including lead management and sales paperwork.

Skills

Customer service

Management experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office productivity software

Rent management software

Job description

Scope

The Assistant Community Manager assists in all aspects of the operation of the property: general administration, maintenance, leasing, resident relations, collection of rent, and control of all personnel and resources; under the direction of the Community Manager, ensures the property is always maintained in good physical condition and with a stabilized fiscal operation.

Responsibilities

1. Manages new home inventory as appropriate to protect the value of the asset through proper set-up, inspections, title, utilities etc. until sale is complete and perform weekly property visits to evaluate compliance with community policies regarding parking, curb appeal, pets, and property maintenance.
2. Maximize the overall operating performance and return on investment by managing occupancy, delinquency, violations and curb appeal/maintenance of the community infrastructure.
3. Direct sales and marketing activity. This includes having up to date sales materials, home flyers, banners and promotions posted and available to potential buyers. Also, making sure homes for sale are posted on appropriate sites such as Craigslist, Facebook and other sites. Follow-up on lead management. Processing and completing all sales paperwork.
4. Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, training and performance management of the maintenance technicians and assistant managers of the property.
5. Ensure that all rents are collected by months end and that handled delinquency accounts are handled.
6. Prepares budget for labor and operational costs, responsible for managing labor and operational costs to ensure compliance with budget. Full accountability of budget performance and development.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent is required;
2. 3 years of related management experience in retail, hospitality or property management preferred;
3. Experience in Customer service or resident relations;
4. Proficiency in office productivity software; proficiency in rent management-based software preferred;
5. Ability to understand and apply company policies, local, state and federal regulations regarding facility management and fair housing;
6. Must be flexible, willing to work Saturdays, and able to adapt in a fast paced and ever-changing environment;
7. Bilingual in English/Spanish, preferred.

FLSA CLASS: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Community Manager
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
BUSINESS FUNCTION: Communities, Regional
POSITION CLASS: Administrative
Competencies

1. Treats everyone with respect, compassion and kindness – Builds internal respect and loyalty with customers. Demonstrates concern for customers. Effectively responds to customer needs. This includes responding timely to requests, listening to others, and seeking to understand others when there are differences of opinion, finding ways to build on each other’s ideas. Acts with empathy and focus, while able to resolve problems.
2. Demonstrate integrity, transparency and doing things the right way – Makes lemonade out of lemons. This includes following policies, demonstrating financial responsibility with Lakeshore assets, complying with state and federal law, and practicing safety. Conforms to the highest professional standard. Turns challenges into wins.
3. Collaboration and teamwork – Involve key stakeholders in decision making. This includes developing and maintaining positive work relationships. Enhances the level of mutual cooperation. Actively participates in team-oriented objectives and activities. Focuses on team success, over individual.
4. Solves problems and is transparent about outcomes – Champions new initiatives beyond the scope of the department. Seeks to improve in all aspects of work performance. Creates an environment of continuous improvement and innovation. Encourages people to maintain high standards of quality and thoroughness.
5. Serves our employees and residents to improve their lives – This includes maintaining the property that creates curb appeal, a welcoming community environment, supports individual and family activities, creates a sense of neighborhood. At work, continually challenges self to grow and develop to be the best you can be at work.

Physical Requirements
Occasional exposure to wet/and or humid conditions; The employee will occasionally lift packages up to 20 lbs.; Frequently required to walk; Frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.
COMPENSATION: $18.00 - $20.00/Hour (Based on experience) plus sales commission
LOCATION: Palm Haven SP and Sawgrass Lake Estates - St. Petersburg, FL
Lakeshore embraces Diversity and Inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Lakeshore is drug-free workplace, for the purpose of workplace safety and health for all therefore, employment is contingent upon successful completion of a detailed pre-employment screening process. The pre-screening includes a national criminal background, drug testing, motor vehicle driving history, employment verification and if applicable a credit check. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.

Job ID: 35296/147-25#IND