Community Management Associate

Thrivecos; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurances

401K with match

Generous PTO

Commissions

Apartment discounts

Free gym membership

Job summary

Thrivecos in Columbus, OH is seeking a Community Management Associate to join our on-site team. The role focuses on guiding applicants through leasing, maintaining resident files, and delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced multi-family community.

The CMA will manage background checks, lease signings, move-ins, and renewals while ensuring compliance with Fair Housing laws and company policies. This is a full-time on-site position with bi-weekly pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred in related fields.
• Experience in property/community management is a plus.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform background, credit, and rental verifications on applicants.
• Handle application approvals, lease signing, and move-in orientation.
• Maintain resident files and respond to service requests.
• Collect rent and all fees; follow up to ensure satisfaction.
• Assist with move-in/out processes and lease renewals.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Community Management or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Community management software

Job description

# Community Management AssociateColumbus, OH 43215; Columbus, OH 43212Start Date 01/04/2026**REPORTS TO:** Community Manager* Maximize Financial Results* Preserve and Protect the Community to the Owner’s Standards* Anticipate and Proactively Execute with Controlled Urgency* Deliver Superior Customer Experience* Prepare the community each day with Thrive Experience and White Glove standard in mind. Assure quality and cleanliness of all areas of the approach to the lobby, the lobby, amenities, common areas, approaches to vacant tour homes and models, opens vacant apartment homes via sparkling and staging as well as shutting down the homes at the end of the business each day* Receive hand off at the time an application is submitted from Leasing Representative or Leasing Manager regarding the application process application to lease signing, and all other pertinent information to ensure that the lease and all addenda is correct.* Conduct background checks on applicants including credit checks, criminal background checks, income verification and rental verification.* The CMA will also perform all administrative functions regarding the application approval process, lease signing, notification of approvals and next steps and execute the move in orientation.* Understands and complies with Fair Housing Laws and all company rules and regulations.* Maintains an accurate knowledge of all aspects of the community.* Maintain resident files in accordance with company policy and regulatory agency policy.* Assist residents with service requests. Enter service requests into the property software.* Collects rental payments and all other fees.* Conducts follow-up with residents when necessary to ensure overall customer satisfaction.* Assist with move-in/move-out process.* Manage lease renewal process.* Responds to all calls, emails, and site visits in a timely manner.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Work requires a strong sense of responsibility, ownership and accountability* Work requires strong knowledge to adhere to applicable federal, state and city regulations involving Fair Housing, health and safety policies and procedures and other aspects of residential, multi-family community management* Work requires the ability to work independently and in a team environment* Work requires strong customer service skills* Work requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, strong organizational, multi-tasking, planning and time management skills* Work requires the ability to adhere and ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed by all* Work requires excellent interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills* Work requires a positive, get the job done attitude* Work requires flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities. This includes the ability to have flexibility to regularly work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines if necessary* Work requires a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work well under pressure, emergencies and time sensitive situations* Work requires the ability to troubleshoot problems and devise creative solutions.* Work requires the knowledge or the ability to learn community management software in a timely manner* Performs other related duties as required and assigned.* High school degree or equivalent required* bachelor’s degree in Community Management, Real Estate, Business Administration or a related field preferred.* At least two (2) to four (4) years of related community management experience preferred.* Experience with community management software systems and Microsoft Office is preferred.* Full time, on-site work, bi-weekly pay schedule* Benefits including health, dental and vision insurances, 401K with match, generous PTO, commissions, apartment discounts, and free gym membership.