Community Manager

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Paid time off

401(k) Plan with Sun matching

Job summary

Sun Communities & Sun Outdoors is seeking a capable Community Manager for our Thousand Oaks, CA community. The role oversees operations, financial performance and resident satisfaction, serving as the primary contact for residents with 24/7 on-call duties.

You will lead leasing, marketing, budgeting and maintenance, ensure compliance with housing laws, and drive positive resident relations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Hospitality, or Business.
• 2 years in property management experience, including supervisory experience.
• 6 months in prior sales and leasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Markets homes for sale and leases; oversee rent collection and delinquencies.
• Manage budgets, vendor relations and CapEx needs.
• Ensure fair housing compliance and on-site safety procedures.
• Prepare sites for move-ins and coordinate maintenance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Hospitality, or Business

Job description

The Community Manager is responsible for the overall operation, financial performance, and resident satisfaction within the community. This role serves as the primary point of contact for residents and requires 24/7 on-call availability. Key responsibilities include overseeing administrative functions, marketing, leasing, and the sale of both new and pre-owned homes. The Community Manager also manages property maintenance, budgeting, team performance, and fosters strong resident relations to ensure a positive living environment.

Job Duties

• Markets models, pre-owned, and brokered homes for sale; prepares documents to list and sell homes (Essential)
• Manages the rent collection process including collecting, posting and depositing income from leasing of rental sites and homes, as well as collecting on delinquent debts (Essential)
• Handles delinquencies and approves eviction proceedings while adhering to Sun's policies (Essential)
• Monitors, codes, and approves all invoices for operating expenses and sales-related costs (Essential)
• Resolves complaints and responds to issues in a timely manner; offers solutions consistent with guidelines (Essential)
• Coordinates team member selection and development and ensures team members comply with appropriate policies and procedures.
• Manages LPPs, including repairs, leasing, sales, refurbishments, re-leasing, closing, and follow-up on service requests
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, & local agencies that regulate fair housing laws and community operations
• Reviews and approves/denies residency applications
• Initiates lease renewals and rent increase letters, ensuring timely distribution
• Consults with RVP to determine the best course of action in the event a situation does not have an established guideline
• Inspects and recommends purchase and renovation of used/repossessed homes
• Prepares sites for Sun Homes models; coordinates with maintenance to ensure vacant sites are prepared for move-ins
• Handles emergencies that arise onsite, ensuring adherence to standard procedures
• Ensures compliance of safety policies; completes incident reports in a timely manner
• Ensures that community appearance is maintained to Sun's curb appeal standards
• Assists with preparation of budgets; provides accurate data to assist in CapEx and expansion needs
• Reports deficiencies that would adversely affect the operation of the community
• Reviews and compiles property accounting reports for the Accounting team
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Hospitality, or Business (Preferred)
• 2 years in property management experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience (Required)
• 6 months in prior sales and leasing experience (Required)
• 6 months in previous experience using NetSuite (Preferred)
• General knowledge of maintenance
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to fair housing and employment law
• Intermediate computer proficiency, including the ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite, email and internet
• Flexibility to respond to community needs during non-business hours
• Ability to live on-site within the community (housing provided)
• Must have a valid driver's license

Benefits

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting Sun resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

$25.50-$27.50 per hour