Community Manager-in-Training

Yes! Communities; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Life, long and short-term disability保险

401(k) with company match

Job summary

YES Communities in Gainesville is seeking a Community Manager-In-Training to learn and lead operations across multiple communities within the region. You will support rent collection, leasing, and resident relations while assisting the Community Manager in financial performance and safety decisions.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, recruiting and developing staff, and building positive relationships with local authorities to ensure a safe, productive community environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid in-state driver’s license is required.
• Property management or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Must obtain or transfer state licensing within 90 days where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Travel to and support all assigned communities while learning policies and procedures.
• Manage marketing and advertising plans and oversee sales/leasing to maximize occupancy.
• Aid in rent collections, evictions support, and non-compliance notices.
• Professionally resolve resident communications and concerns.
• Provide hands-on leadership and management support to all team members.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and development of staff.
• Create and maintain a positive community environment including events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with cities, municipalities, and counties.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comm skills

Leadership

Team management

Computer skills including Microsoft 1o

Self-motivation with minimal supervis

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid in-state driver’s license

Property management experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

100 Castle Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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-In-Training Position Overview:

In this pivotal role, you will learn to lead and manage key operations, including rent collection, supply management, and team development across communities within your assigned region. You will assist the Community Manager as a liaison for residents, addressing complaints and ensuring their satisfaction. Additionally, you'll assist in financial performance and community safety decisions, all under the guidance of your supervisor.

Community Manager-In-Training Essential Functions:

• Travel to and provide support for all assigned communities while developing a clear understanding of company policies and procedures
• Manage marketing and advertising plans, conduct market surveys and oversee sales/leasing of all community inventory to maximize community occupancy.
• Aid in rent collections efforts for all assigned communities including assisting with evictions, utility cut off’s and issuing non-compliance notices to residents.
• Professionally resolve resident communications and concerns
• Provide hands‑on leadership and management support to all team members
• Assist with the recruitment, training, and development of team members when needed
• Create and maintain a positive Community environment including resident activities and regional events
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with cities, municipalities, and counties
• Create and ensure a safe work environment
• Protect and maintain Company assets and budgets through consistent property audits
• Build vendor relationships to ensure compliance with company policies and NetVendor registration.
• Attend all company meetings, training, and conferences as requested by the management
• Additional duties as assigned by Regional Manager and are subject to change

Community Manager-In-Training Required Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communicationskills
• Versatility and ability to adapt to changing needs of assigned communities
• Mustbeself-motivated,independent,andabletoworkwithminimalsupervision
• Strong leadership and decision-makingskills
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage teamperformance
• Computer Skills including Microsoft Office softwareproducts
• Teamorientedwithaninnateabilitytobuildcommunitywithteammembers
• Mustobtainortransferstate-specificlicensingwithin90daysofemploymentwhereapplicable

Community Manager-In-Training Education and Experience:

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

  The YES Difference

  Competitive salary | Comprehensive health benefits | Life, long and short-term disability insurance | 401(k) with company match

  YES I can help *YES We are a team * YES We add value * YES We build community

  YES Communitiesis an Equal Opportunity Employer

  100 Castle Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA