Community Experience & Property Operations Lead

Jones Street; Cumberland (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Street in Cumberland, RI is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to oversee day‑to‑day apartment community operations and support the Community Manager in achieving financial and operational goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of residential property management experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Yardi Voyager, and knowledge of landlord-tenant laws and fair housing. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with strong organizational and leadership skills expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in residential property management.
• Experience with market-rate communities.
• Strong computer skills, especially in the Microsoft Office Suite and Yardi Voyager software.
• Working knowledge of applicable Landlord Tenant Laws, Fair Housing Regulations, and other laws as they relate to property specific guidelines and occupancy standards.
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to see the big picture.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Complies with all Jones Street Residential policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforces compliance with all pertinent company policies, procedures, and standards related to operations and employment.
• Understand local and federal laws as they pertain to leasing, evictions, deposit accounting, fair housing, risk management and OSHA requirements.
• Have a clear working knowledge of community accounting and operating procedures.
• Remain informed about current market developments including competition’s occupancy, rent structure, amenities and current concessions.
• Maintain a flexible schedule and be able to fill in other positions as required.
• Interact with the prospects, residents, and team in a professional and courteous manner, assisting with questions, solving problems and any other duties required.
• Ensure property is rented to fullest capacity, utilize marketing strategies to secure prospective residents and enhance closing techniques.
• Demonstrate ability to understand financial goals, operate assets in owners’ best interest in accordance with company requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all community transactions and submit them on timely basis, including rent rolls, delinquency reports, move-in/move-outs, invoices, etc.
• Manage resident concerns and requests on a timely basis to enhance resident satisfaction with management.
• Assists the Community Manager in operating community within budget parameters while increasing Net Operating Income.
• Strengthen success of staff through ongoing training, instruction and leadership, providing daily/weekly staff schedules and assignments.
• Generate necessary legal action, documents and process in accordance with state and company guidelines.
• Assists Community Manager with supervision of maintenance and leasing staff.
• Manage the leasing and renewal process by guiding the team through effective sales and customer service retention strategies.
• Train and develop employees to ensure team meets their full potential.
• Monitor rent delinquency for all current and past residents.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Property management

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Jones Street in Cumberland, RI is seeking an Assistant Community Manager to oversee day‑to‑day apartment community operations and support the Community Manager in achieving financial and operational goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of residential property management experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Yardi Voyager, and knowledge of landlord-tenant laws and fair housing. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with strong organizational and leadership skills expected.