Community Manager

Yes! Communities; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

YES Communities is seeking a proactive Community Manager in South Carolina to lead operations across our manufactured housing communities. You will drive resident relations, budget oversight, and asset protection while building a strong team and communicating clearly with leadership.

The role demands hands-on management, strong decision-making, and an ability to coordinate marketing, leasing, and community events to sustain high occupancy and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication is required.
• Strong conflict resolution and leadership skills.
• Must obtain or transfer licensing within 90 days (where applicable).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations incl. evictions, collections, resident relations, budget, and asset protection.
• Recruit, train, grow, and develop team members.
• Conduct regular team meetings to reinforce expectations.
• Oversee marketing, sale, leasing, and turnover of homes to maintain high occupancy.
• Build relationships with vendors, cities, and counties.
• Plan and supervise community events to foster a positive environment.
• Coordinate with residents to uphold property standards.
• Travel to meetings, trainings, and conferences as requested.
• Coordinate home delivery and warranty follow-ups with manufacturers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Conflict resolution

Leadership and decision-making

MS Office proficiency

Adaptability

Licensing within 90 days

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Property management experience preferred

Tools

Property management software

Job description

Community Manager

Reports To: Regional Manager

About YES:

Founded in 2008, YES Communities has established itself as a leader in the manufactured housing space. YES is the largest privately held manufactured housing REIT in the country. Our commitment to improving communities and enhancing the lives of our residents is evident in our long-standing industry presence and the experience of our leadership team. This dedication and expertise have earned YES recognition and respect in the field, underscoring our significant role in shaping the manufactured housing landscape.

Community Manager Position Overview:

As a Community Manager, you play a very important leadership role not only with existing team members but with the residents of our communities as well. You will perform regular operational tasks such as collecting rent, managing supplies and marketing materials, developing the team, and protecting all company assets. In addition to this, you are also the main source of communication for the residents and will be the point person when it comes to resolving all complaints that come through your office. You must be able to make executive decisions when it comes to financial success and the overall safety and conditions of your community. Your commitment to communicating community successes and challenges with your immediate supervisor and your team members will ensure your team’s alignment with company goals and objectives.

Community Manager Essential Functions:

1. Manage daily community operations, including but not limited to: evictions, collections, resident relations, maintain community budget, and protect all company assets
2. Recruit, train, manage, and develop team members.
3. Conduct consistent team meetings to reinforce expectations and facilitate employee growth
4. Manage the marketing, sale, leasing, and turn of all new, used, foreclosed, and broker homes to ensure ongoing success and high occupancy of the community
5. Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors, cities, municipalities, and counties
6. Plan and oversee community events to help maintain a positive community environment
7. Coordinate with residents to uphold property standards
8. Travel to/attend company meetings, trainings, and conferences as requested by management.
9. Coordinate new home delivery and set-up, and request any warranty or follow-up work with manufacturers
10. Additional duties as assigned by management subject to change

Community Manager Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills, including management of team member performance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry specific software products
• Proven ability to adapt to new or unforeseen situations
• Must obtain or transfer state‑specific licensing within 90 days of employment (in applicable states)

Community Manager Education and Experience:

• A valid in‑state driver's license is required
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Property management or equivalent experience is preferred