Community Manager

Satellite-Management-Co; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

PTO 10 days

HSA/FSA options

Company housing

Annual compensation review

Job summary

Satellite Management Co. in Fullerton, CA is seeking an experienced Community Manager to lead our 60-unit apartment community on-site. This is an on-site live-in position with hourly pay of $22-$25 per hour and onsite housing.

You will manage operations, resident satisfaction, budgets, and a high-performing team, while ensuring lease compliance and timely reporting to senior leadership. Develop financial goals, oversee move-ins/outs, and coordinate with service providers and legal teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the multifamily housing industry.
• 2+ years in a Community or Resident Manager role.
• Knowledge of landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing regulations.
• Willingness to reside onsite at the community.
• Flexibility to respond to after-hours emergencies; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial and revenue goals, including budgets and metrics.
• Provide monthly variance analysis and reporting to senior leadership.
• Oversee move-ins/move-outs, lease approvals, and lease compliance.
• Resolve resident concerns to deliver an exceptional living experience.
• Manage accounts receivable and enforce payment policy.
• Negotiate and oversee service providers for quality, timely work.
• Review vendor invoices within thresholds and monitor market conditions.
• Coordinate legal paperwork with legal and accounting teams.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Property management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree strongly recommended

Job description

• Hourly Rate: $22.00 to $25.00

Community Manager

Satellite Management Co. | Fullerton, CA

Pay scale: $22.00 - $25.00

At Satellite Management Co., our associates are the heart of everything we do. They deliver the exceptional service our residents depend on every day - and they're the driving force behind the opportunities we'll create together in the years ahead.

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Community Manager to lead our apartment community of 60 units located in Fullerton. This is a on-site live-in position.

Compensation

$22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Plus onsite housing

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Medical coverage through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente, plus Dental, Vision, and Telehealth support
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• PTO Program (10 days, annual accrual)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Annual compensation review

Development

• Professional development and training opportunities
• Cross-training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for real estate licensing courses (selected positions)
• Annual performance reviews

What You'll Do

As Community Manager, you'll be the leader of a thriving senior residential community - overseeing operations, championing resident satisfaction, and building a high-performing team. Your core responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing financial and revenue goals, including annual budgets and key metrics
• Providing monthly variance analysis and reporting to senior leadership
• Overseeing all resident move-ins, move-outs, lease approvals, and lease compliance
• Proactively resolving resident concerns to deliver an exceptional living experience
• Managing accounts receivable and enforcing company policy for non-payment
• Negotiating and overseeing service providers to ensure quality, timely, and compliant work
• Reviewing and approving vendor invoices within established thresholds
• Monitoring the local market, competitive landscape, and business conditions impacting operations
• Ensuring all legal paperwork and actions are handled in coordination with legal and accounting teams

Leading Your Team

You'll directly supervise property staff - including maintenance and leasing teams - and play a hands-on role in building a motivated, well-supported workforce. Supervisory responsibilities include:

• Interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training team members
• Assigning and directing work, conducting performance appraisals, and providing coaching
• Addressing employee concerns and resolving workplace issues in alignment with company policy

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree strongly recommended)
• 5+ years of experience in the multifamily housing industry
• 2+ years in a Community or Resident Manager role
• Proven supervisory and property management background
• Knowledge of landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing regulations
• Flexibility to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed
• Bilingual skills are a plus

Must be willing and able to reside onsite at the community

Satellite Management Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are co