Community Manager

ffres; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Matched 401(k)

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Fairfield is seeking a Community Manager for a 349-unit Belhaven Apartments to lead a dynamic team, drive financial performance, and ensure residents love where they live. This role combines leadership, operations, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The Community Manager will oversee occupancy, rental rate goals, budgeting, and marketing programs while delivering exceptional resident experiences at a high-quality community. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on property management experience.
• Multifamily property experience required.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams and ensure compliance.
• Manage property budgets and financial reporting.
• Maintain occupancy and rental rate goals and inspections.
• Execute marketing programs and customer service strategies.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Yardi

Excel

Budgeting software

Job description

Community: The Belhaven Apartments Number of Units: 349

About Fairfield

If you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!

About the Role

As a Community Manager for a property with over 300 units, you'll lead a dynamic team, manage financial performance, and ensure residents love where they live. This role combines leadership, operations, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop Teams

• Recruit, coach, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and compliance.
• Provide ongoing feedback and guidance.

Drive Financial Performance

• Manage property budgets and financial reporting.
• Identify cost-saving and revenue-generating opportunities.
• Oversee collections and legal processes when needed.

Ensure Operational Excellence

• Maintain occupancy and rental rate goals.
• Conduct property inspections and investor tours.
• Coordinate seamless resident move-ins.

Elevate Marketing and Customer Service

• Execute marketing programs and maintain accurate online presence.
• Build resident satisfaction through retention strategies.
• Address and resolve resident concerns professionally.

Why You'll Love Fairfield

We're all about creating communities that people are proud to call home. Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It's a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we're proud to reflect that in our culture.

Driven by Vision : We are a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in-house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services. As we continue to grow, we want you to grow with us.

Career Growth & Learning : Fairfield values new ideas at every level. We offer training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers and inspire them to create change for the better.

Culture of Collaboration : Enjoy a professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.

A Company that Cares : We are proud to offer robust benefit packages with a focus on both quality of care and affordability. We offer competitive compensation plans, 401(k) matching, and paid time off, including sick days and volunteer time off (VTO) to support causes that matter to you.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Industry certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required.
• 3 or more years of hands-on property management experience.
• Multifamily property experience required.
• Previous Community Manager experience preferred.
• A successful track record as a supervisor is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements such as budget, financial reports, P&L Statements, General Ledger, etc.
• Experience managing housing vouchers and Subsidy rent payments
• Experience in writing and maintaining budgets.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong knowledge of Yardi or other property management accounting software.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provisions.
• A previous track record of maintaining occupancy and net operating incomes in multi-family property management positions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

Estimated Rate of Pay:

$83,700.00 - $93,600.00

This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*.

Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds.

In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

* Pay range is a calculation bas