Community Manager - Eastway

Greystar Management Services, LLC; California; On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing discount

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Greystar in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a dedicated Community Manager to oversee daily property operations, lead the onsite team, and ensure revenue and occupancy targets are met. You will manage budgets, rents, and vendor relationships while maintaining high resident satisfaction.

Qualifications include 4–6 years in property management, strong communication, and proficiency with Entrata, Yardi, or OneSite. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Management/Real Estate or related field.
• 4-6 years minimum property management, sales, marketing, and customer service experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage property budgets by analyzing financial statements and operating reports.
• Set rent rates to meet revenue targets and ensure timely collection of rent and fees.
• Approve invoices and manage vendor communications and payments.
• Monitor expenditures and maintain petty cash within approved budgets.
• Oversee lease enforcement, applications, renewals, and notices in accordance with the lease terms.
• Analyze market trends and implement short- and long-range leasing strategies to reach occupancy and revenue goals.
• Promote resident satisfaction by addressing complaints and service requests promptly.
• Ensure maintenance staff comply with company standards and safety guidelines.
• Conduct regular property inspections to uphold safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal.
• Supervise staff through hiring, training, and performance management.
• Engage with owners to report property performance and address requests.
• Assist in client/owner relations and complete accounting/administrative reports.
• California-specific lease process compliance for California properties.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Conflict resolution

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Entrata

Yardi

OneSite

Job description

ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This role manages the day‑to‑day operations of an assigned property including managing the team members, daily activities, and resources of the property to achieve established budgeted financial and operational goals, and ensures that the operation of the property complies with Company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other laws and regulations governing multi‑family housing operations.

Property Type: Stabilized Unit Count: 136 Schedule: Monday‑Friday; 9am - 6pm

*Subject to change depending on business needs

Requirements

3-5 years of experience as a Community Manager & Proficiency using Onesite, Yardi

Housing Discount: This position is eligible for a 100% housing discount

Responsibilities

• Provides input into the development of budget(s) for the property by analyzing and evaluating financial statements, reviewing current and projected marketing information, and accessing operational reports that establish historic and predict performance patterns.
• Meets targeted revenues by setting rent rates, ensuring rent and fees are collected and posted in a timely manner, making financial bank deposits, and preparing and reviewing monthly financial status reports.
• Approves invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payment by reconciling work performed or products purchased, ensuring validity of certificates of insurance, coding charges to appropriate Chart of Account codes, and managing communication between the vendor/contractor, accounting, and the client/owner as needed.
• Controls expenditures by staying within the constraints of the approved budget and manages the balance and maintenance of the petty cash fund.
• Oversees the lease enforcement process by approving prospective resident applications, discounts and renewal leases, conducts periodic apartment inspections, follows proper notice requirements, evicts residents, and imposes and collects late fees and other charges as allowable and stated in the terms of the lease.
• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets current market and economic trends that may impact the property and implements short- and long‑range marketing and leasing strategies to achieve the property’s occupancy and revenue goals.
• Promotes resident satisfaction and retention by responding to complaints, questions, and requests in a timely manner, and taking appropriate action to resolve and address service issues.
• Ensures the property’s maintenance team members comply with the Company’s standards with respect to responding and completing resident service requests.
• Conducts regular property inspections and takes appropriate actions to ensure that the physical aspects of the property, grounds, buildings, and amenities meet established standards for safety, cleanliness, and general appearance and appeal.
• Supervises property staff by interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees, and manages their performance in accordance with Company policies, values, and business practices.
• Assists in managing the client/owner relationship by meeting with the owners, conducting property tours, providing updates and information about the property’s performance, and responding to owner requests as needed.
• Completes various accounting, financial, administrative, and other reports and performs other duties as assigned or as necessary.
• For California Only: Community Managers working in California are responsible for managing the lease process by utilizing the California specific Lease File Checklist to ensure all lease documents are complete, compliant, and consistently organized.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Team members work in an office environment but also may have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous. Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
• Incumbents must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the community and amenities.
• Incumbents must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty (20) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
• Routine, local travel may be required to make bank deposits, attend training classes and outreach events, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business Management, Real Estate, or related field.
• 4-6 years minimum of relevant experience that demonstrates the application of property management, sales, marketing, and customer service background sufficient to manage the day‑to‑day operation of an apartment community, resolve customer complaints and issues, complete financial records, documents, and reports, increase sales revenues, and coordinate the work of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and customer service skills.
• Detail‑oriented and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently, as a leader, and as a collaborative member of a team.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Incumbents must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions.
• Incumbents must have valid driver’s license to drive a golf cart on property and must ensure all other on‑site staff that has access to drive the golf cart also has a valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in Internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to complete required reports and employment documents.
• Strong proficiency in using property management software (preferably Entrata, Yardi, and/or OneSite).
• Management and supervisory skills sufficient to hire, lead, direct, evaluate, and manage subordinate and team members, including maintenance specialists.

The hourly pay range for this position is $42.00 - $44.57/hr (Los Angeles, CA) Additional Compensation: Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, current skills and geographical location.

Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance. Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*: Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee‑only coverage. Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure. For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar‑managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability. 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter). 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service. Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy). Employee Assistance Program. Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans. Charitable giving program and benefits. *Benefits offered for full‑time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Core Values

As a Greystar team member, you will hear a lot about our Core Values. They are the values we live and work by, reflecting who we are and the quality of our relationships. We believe in always going that extra step for our residents, clients, investors, and each other.

Integrity: We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.

Equality: We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.

Professionalism: We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.

Accountability: We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.

Service: We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.

Teamwork: We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.

ABOUT GREYSTAR (REPEAT)

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction globally. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate globally. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing more than one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has over $79 billion of assets under management, including approximately $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world‑class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.