Community Manager

Independence-Realty-Trust-2; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid training

Stock awards

Rent discounts

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Bridge Pointe at Huntsville, an IRT Living community, seeks a Community Manager to lead the on-site team, drive resident service, and achieve occupancy goals.

You will manage resident relations, budgeting, and vendor coordination while ensuring compliance and maintaining a positive community reputation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in multi-family community management or 4+ years in a leadership role within the field.
• Experience managing a single community with 350+ units.
• Strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning, time management, and deadline adherence.
• Skilled in analyzing rent rolls, financial reports, and payables/receivables.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel); Entrata experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and leasing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the on-site team to deliver excellent resident service.
• Overseeing leasing activity and driving occupancy goals.
• Conducting regular property walks to ensure cleanliness and curb appeal.
• Managing resident relations and resolving concerns promptly.
• Handling budgeting, financial reporting, and expense control.
• Coordinating with vendors and overseeing service contracts.
• Training and mentoring staff to support professional growth.
• Responding to online reviews and managing the property’s reputation.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Multi-family mgmt

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Budgeting & financials

Vendor management

Staff mentoring

Regulatory awareness

Tools

MS Office

Entrata

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Bridge Pointe - Huntsville, AL 35806
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Management
• Job Title: Community Manager

About IRT Living:

Bridge Pointe is a vibrant multi-family community within IRT, a publicly traded Real Estate Owner and Operator with over 13 years of expertise in top markets nationwide. At IRT, we're committed to delivering an exceptional living experience, understanding that home is more than just a place- it's where lives unfold. We’re equally dedicated to providing our employees with an amazing place to work, fostering growth, and celebrating success.

Opportunity Overview:

As a Community Manager, you will be tasked with leading our community staff to achieve excellence, help our potential residents find their new dream home, and assuring our current residents never imagine leaving our community and the IRT family.

Your Day-To-Day:

• Leading and motivating the on-site team to deliver excellent resident service
• Overseeing leasing activity and driving occupancy goals
• Conducting regular property walks to ensure cleanliness and curb appeal
• Managing resident relations and resolving concerns promptly
• Handling budgeting, financial reporting, and expense control
• Coordinating with vendors and overseeing service contracts
• Training and mentoring staff to support professional growth
• Responding to online reviews and managing the property’s reputation
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Comprehensive Training: Company-paid, in-person training in Tampa, FL, to set you up for success.
• Growth Opportunities: Ongoing development programs to support your career advancement.
• Recognition & Appreciation: We celebrate individual and team achievements through various initiatives.
• Stability & Success: Join a best-in-class operator with a strong history and commitment to a sustainable future.
• Excellent Compensation: Competitive base pay plus commissions, bonuses, and stock awards.
• Employee Ownership: Stock awards within your first year of employment.
• Benefits: Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision insurance, rent discounts, generous PTO, paid holidays, 100% company-paid insurance (Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability), and a 401(k) with a 100% company match (up to 4%).

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in multi-family community management or 4+ years in a leadership role within the field
• Experience managing a single community with 350+ units
• Strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong planning, time management, and deadline adherence
• Skilled in analyzing rent rolls, financial reports, and payables/receivables
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel); Entrata experience preferred
• Knowledge of Fair Housing laws and leasing regulations
• Valid driver’s license required
• Requirement: Must be able to attend a company paid, multi-day, out of state training within 2 weeks of start date.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.