Community Manager

Independence Realty Trust Inc.; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Stock awards

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Rent discounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

AD&D

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Job summary

Independence Realty Trust Inc. is seeking a Community Manager for the 1800 at Barrett Lakes community in Kennesaw, GA. You will lead the on-site team, manage leasing, resident relations, budgeting, and service contracts to ensure a superior living experience.

You will train staff, respond to reviews, and maintain compliance with applicable laws while supporting growth and a stable property culture. This role offers base pay with commissions and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in multi-family community management or 4+ years in a leadership role within the field.
• Experience managing a single community with 500 units.
• Strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site team to deliver resident services.
• Oversee leasing activity and drive occupancy goals.
• Conduct property walks for cleanliness and curb appeal.
• Manage resident relations and resolve concerns promptly.
• Handle budgeting, financial reporting, and expenses.
• Coordinate with vendors and oversee service contracts.
• Train and mentor staff for growth.
• Respond to online reviews and manage reputation.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Planning

Time management

Deadline adherence

Rent roll analysis

Financial reporting

Payables/receivables

MS Office

Entrata

Fair Housing laws

Driver's license

Tools

MS Office

Entrata

Job description

About IRT Living

1800 at Barrett Lakes 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.

Job Title

Community Manager

About IRT Living

1800 at Barrett Lakes 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

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years in multi-family community management or 4+ years in a leadership role within the field
• Experience managing a single community with 500 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.