Community Manager

Acento Real Estate Partners; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Quarterly bonuses

Leasing commission & renewal bonus

Employee referral program

Paid time off

Job summary

Acento Real Estate Partners is seeking a Community Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a residential community in the Washington, DC area. You will oversee leasing, maintenance, resident satisfaction, and compliance while directing a high-performing on-site team.

You’ll develop the property’s financial plan, set rent strategies, drive occupancy, and coordinate marketing initiatives. Strong leadership, bilingual abilities, and a background in multifamily housing are valued.

Qualifications

• On-site property management experience required, preferably in multifamily housing.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field preferred.
• Proficient with property management software (Onesite preferred) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, customer service and communication abilities.
• Marketing experience to drive leasing and retention.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English desired or required depending on community needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations including leasing, maintenance, resident satisfaction, and compliance.
• Build and lead on-site staff, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Develop and execute the property’s financial plan, operating budget, and rent strategies.
• Set market rents, oversee renewal strategies, and manage marketing to maintain occupancy.
• Collaborate on asset performance decisions and capital improvements.
• Ensure compliance with housing regulations and company policies.

Skills

Property management

Leadership

Budgeting & financial planning

Leasing & marketing

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/related field

Tools

Onesite (property management software)

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Adobe

Job description

At Acento Real Estate Partners, we don’t just manage apartment communities—we build vibrant, inclusive neighborhoods where people love to live and work. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area, Acento is a leading property operations and investment management company focused on multifamily communities in Hispanic markets and Workforce Housing.

Since 2002, we’ve been recognized as a trusted expert in acquiring, redeveloping, and managing residential and commercial assets. Diversity is one of our core strengths, and we’re proud to foster a workforce and resident base as dynamic and diverse as the communities we serve.

We’re growing fast and have an immediate opening for a dedicated, goal-driven Community Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of one of our residential communities. This leadership role offers the chance to build a high-performing team, maximize financial performance, and help create a thriving environment for residents and staff.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee Daily Operations: Manage all aspects of the community’s operations, including leasing, maintenance, resident satisfaction, and compliance.
• Build & Lead a Team: Hire, train, and mentor on-site staff to foster collaboration, accountability, and a culture of excellence.
• Budgeting & Financial Performance: Develop and execute the property’s financial plan, operating budget, and rent strategies to drive revenue and profitability.
• Maximize Occupancy: Set competitive market rent levels, optimize renewal strategies, and oversee marketing initiatives to maintain high occupancy and resident retention.
• Asset Management: Collaborate on property performance decisions and capital improvement projects to protect and enhance the asset.
• Risk & Compliance: Ensure compliance with housing regulations, company policies, and local/state/federal laws.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in on-site property management, preferably in multifamily housing
• High school diploma or GED required (Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred)
• Proficiency in property management software (preferably Onesite), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities
• Strategic mindset with problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Marketing experience to help drive leasing and retention efforts
• Bilingual in Spanish & English desired (or required, depending on community needs)
• A passion for continuous learning and professional development

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) partially paid by employer
• Short & long-term disability + life insurance at no cost to you
• 18daysPaid time Off
• 11.5daysPaid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Eligible for quarterly bonuses
• Leasing commission & renewal bonus opportunities
• Employee referral program