Community Manager

lifestylecommunities; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Suite of Health Benefits

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Competitive PTO policy

Generous parental and family leave

Strong Company Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Community Engagement and Volunteerism

Job summary

Lifestyle Communities (LC) is seeking a Community Manager in Downtown Charleston, SC to oversee the operational and financial performance of a multi-family community.

You will lead leasing and maintenance teams, ensure quality standards, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure compliant, member-focused operations.

The role requires 2+ years of supervisory experience in hospitality, retail, customer service or property management, with strong leadership and budgeting abilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of operations management in hospitality, retail, customer service, or property management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and perform financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and financial performance of an apartment community.
• Lead leasing and maintenance teams and ensure budget adherence.
• Collaborate with marketing, legal, HR, and finance to ensure compliant operations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Team Member Title: Community Manager

Location: Downtown Charleston, SC

Team: Property Management

Team Member Description: Full Time

Who We Are:

Every day, we take deliberate action to nurture a culture that is grounded in our purpose, to Build a Connection™. No matter your area of expertise, at LC, you'll find your why and your place to belong.

Guided by our core values of performance, quality, communication, teamwork, and leadership, you'll be empowered to fuel our growth and create a lasting legacy in our communities. Are you ready to make an impact?

The Team You Will Join:

At the heart of LC is our vision to create community. Lifestyle Communities' (LC) Home team does just that. You'll join a dynamic team committed to activating the company's purpose each day by building meaningful connections and putting our customers first. You'll push past the status quo to provide an experience that’s unmistakably LC.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Home team at LC is looking for a talented individual to elevate our resident and community experience in a values‑based manner reflective of our purpose. In this role, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the operational and financial performance of an apartment community.

Who You Are:

• Provides exceptional experience for team members, residents, and guests of multi‑family property.
• Leads, manages, directs, and develops community leasing and maintenance teams.
• Ensures property maintenance meets company quality standards at all times and ensures the community operates within an approved budget.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams in marketing, legal, human resources, finance to ensure effective and compliant operations at the community.
• Ensures the team completes work in accordance with all required compliance standards and applicable regulations.
• Manages and participates in general leasing and renewal activities and oversees rent collection.

What You'll Bring:

• High school degree or equivalent required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience managing operations and directly supervising staff in a hospitality, retail, customer service and/or property management environment.
• Strong leadership aptitude required. Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dynamic environment necessary. Outstanding customer service skills required. Strong communication and conflict management resolution skills are necessary.
• Ability to manage operations within an approved annual budget and strong financial analysis skills needed.
• Ability to quickly learn property management software is essential.
• Local knowledge of Charleston is preferred.

How We'll Take Care of You:

• Full Suite of Health Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Competitive PTO policy
• Generous parental and family leave
• Strong Company Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Community Engagement and Volunteerism

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Lifestyle Communities (LC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.