Community Manager

Hrpliving; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Match

Paid time off including birthday

Pet Insurance Plans

Telehealth – Doctors 24/7

Company Paid Life Insurance

Career growth & learning & development

Job summary

Hawthorne Residential Partners is seeking an energetic Community Manager for our Fuquay-Varina, NC community. You will lead the onsite team, manage budgets, oversee leasing, and drive resident satisfaction through strategic planning, events, and vendor management.

You will guide daily operations, ensure occupancy goals, and maintain strong relationships with residents and ownership groups, while upholding Hawthorne’s Live It culture and service standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of property management experience; this should include Leasing Consultant and Assistant Community Manager experience.
• Six months of community manager experience in multi-family, Highly Preferred
• Valid Driver's License; CAM, CAPS, Real Estate license, and/or Property Management License preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets, rent collection, and community financial reporting
• Oversee move-outs, deposit accounting, and delinquency tracking
• Maintain accurate records using platforms like Yardi and Knock
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain curb appeal and quality
• Drive leasing, renewals, and pricing strategies to meet occupancy goals; partner with maintenance on work orders and preventative care
• Oversee vendor services and ensure quality, safety, and timeliness
• Build a strong, positive team culture across office and maintenance; hire, train, and coach team members
• Host weekly team meetings to align on goals and celebrate wins
• Lead with empathy while upholding accountability and standards
• Address escalated resident concerns with professionalism and care
• Plan and lead engaging resident events to boost satisfaction
• Monitor and respond to online reviews to manage reputation
• Maintain communication with leadership and ownership groups
• Support leasing efforts by conducting tours, responding to leads, and guiding prospects through the leasing process
• Identify prospect needs, showcase available homes, and invite them to join the community
• Ensure lease applications, renewals, and related documents are completed accurately and on time
• Meet occupancy goals through strong leasing performance and resident retention
• Create and manage content for the community’s social media platforms
• Maintain a clean, welcoming environment by ensuring the office, amenities, and common areas are immaculately presented
• Effective communication; Financial understanding; Conflict resolution; People service & customer-focused; Servant leadership; Positive attitude

Skills

Effective communication

Financial understanding

Conflict resolution

People service & customer-focused

Servant leadership

Positive attitude

Education

High School or GED

Tools

YARDI

Knock

Microsoft

Job description

Meridian at Broad Street - 7000 Meridian Market Dr - Fuquay Varina, NC - 27526

At Hawthorne Residential Partners, we’re looking for passionate, hardworking, and caring individuals who are ready to make a meaningful impact at our award-winning apartment communities each day.

As one of the top 50 largest multifamily management companies in the country- proudly rooted in the Southeast—we lead with heart and operate with purpose. Our Live It culture reflects our commitment to service, connection, and exceeding expectations at every turn.

If you're looking for a place where your work truly matters - come join us!

Community Manager | Job Overview

As a Community Manager, you lead the way—serving as the team’s coach, Live it! culture ambassador, and business strategist. In this role, you’ll oversee all aspects of community operations, including financial performance, leasing success, vendor partnerships, and resident satisfaction. You’ll guide your team through development, and daily support to ensure consistent performance, strong occupancy, and a thriving community environment.

Community Manager| Education, Experience, and License Qualifications

Education:

• High School or GED equivalent.

Experience :

• Two years of property management experience; this should include Leasing Consultant and Assistant Community Manager experience.
• Six months of community manager experience in multi-family, Highly Preferred
• Industry Software Experience: YARDI, Knock, and Microsoft, Highly Preferred

Licenses & Certifications :

• Valid Driver's License.
• CAM, CAPS, Real Estate license, and/or Property Management License preferred

Community Manager | Job Functions

• Manage budgets, rent collection, and community financial reporting
• Oversee move-outs, deposit accounting, and delinquency tracking
• Maintain accurate records using platforms like Yardi and Knock
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal standards

Property Performance & Operational Excellence

• Conduct regular inspections to maintain curb appeal and quality
• Drive leasing, renewals, and pricing strategies to meet occupancy goals Partner with maintenance on work orders and preventative care
• Oversee vendor services and ensure quality, safety, and timeliness

Team & Community Leadership

• Build a strong, positive team culture across office and maintenance Hire, train, and coach team members to meet performance goals Host weekly team meetings to align on goals and celebrate wins
• Lead with empathy while upholding accountability and standards

Resident Experience & Engagement

• Address escalated resident concerns with professionalism and care Plan and lead engaging resident events to boost satisfaction
• Monitor and respond to online reviews to manage reputation
• Maintain communication with leadership and ownership groups

Leasing & Occupancy

• Support leasing efforts by conducting tours, responding to leads, and guiding prospects through the leasing process
• Identify prospect needs, showcase available homes, and invite them to join the community
• Ensure lease applications, renewals, and related documents are completed accurately and on time
• Meet occupancy goals through strong leasing performance and resident retention
• Create and manage content for the community’s social media platforms, highlighting resident events and promoting engagement
• Maintain a clean, welcoming environment by ensuring the office, amenities, and common areas are immaculately presented

What Makes Someone SOAR in This Role?

• Effective Communication: Communication is key! The ability to align your team, build trust, and drive team performance while working with vendors, prospects, clients, and other teams effectively.
• Financial Understanding: Ability to interpret financial reports and make informed decisions while considering budget constraints.
• Conflict Resolution: Resolve residential conflicts and disputes with confidence and professionalism, ensuring that every situation is handled effectively.
• People Service & Customer-Focused:Daily commitment to providing excellent service by embracing our Live It culture of kindness, community and connection.
• Servant Leadership:Provide training and development opportunities for team members to succeed in their roles and advance their careers at Hawthorne Residential Partners.
• Positive Attitude: Enthusiastic, passionate, and driven within their day-to-day operations.

Work Schedule :

Our leasing office is open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, and Saturdays, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. One weekday off is provided each week to maintain a 40-hour schedule.

Evening and weekend availability may be required for resident events or based on the unique needs of the community.

Hawthorne’s Total Rewards Package | Compensation and Benefits

Community Manager- Specific Benefits : All Community Managers are eligible for monthly leasing and renewal commissions and quarterly performance bonuses, in addition to their salary.

Professional Benefits : Community Manager Today – Regional Manager Tomorrow! Our Career Path Program is offered to all of our employees. When you start at Hawthorne, we want to see you succeed and grow with us - that is why our Learning and Development team is committed to your career growth.

Personal Benefits:

• Free Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive and Affordable Plans for Medical and Vision Coverage Health and Wellness Incentives
• 401k Retirement Match Program
• Paid time off including your birthday!
• Paid sick time off
• Pet Insurance Plans
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave Options
• Telehealth – Access to Doctors 24/7/365
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Retirement Planning

Hawthorne is an equal opportunity employer.