Community Manager - Property Management, Nonprofit

RiseMe; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision premiums covered

Wellness benefit $300

FSAs $500 annually

Life and AD&D insurance paid by CHNW

401(k) with 5% company match

Disability insurance

Paid vacation 15 days

Holidays and half-time pay

Paid sick leave

Education leave

Parking onsite or $100 transit stipend

Monthly cell phone stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

College Housing Northwest (CHNW) is seeking a full-time, exempt Community Manager to lead a resident and staff team in a student-focused apartment community in Gresham, Oregon. This role ensures a supportive environment while overseeing fiscally responsible operations.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in property management or student housing, includes supervisory experience, and a working knowledge of Fair Housing and Oregon landlord-tenant law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience.
• 3–5 years in property management, student housing, or related field.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing, Equal Housing Opportunity, and Oregon landlord-tenant law.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the teams at the community.
• Oversee positive student engagement and tenancy life-cycle services.
• Manage day-to-day leasing operations and related accounting.
• Proactively develop and implement new practices and trainings to support growth.

Skills

Property management

Student housing

Supervisory experience

Fair Housing knowledge

Time management

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Job description

Community Manager Overview:

We are seeking a full-time, exempt Community Manager to lead a community of residents and staff in one of our student-centered apartment buildings. This crucial role assures a supportive environment for our residents/students while overseeing efficient and fiscally responsible operations of the community.

This is a unique building, recently renovated, and was a part of the Oregon Community Foundation's Project Turnkey!

Location: Gresham, Oregon (near historic downtown)

Community Manager Duties:

• Providing leadership, direction, and support to the teams at the community
• Responsible for positive student engagement and services throughout the life cycle of tenancy
• Manages and directs day-to-day leasing operations and related accounting
• Proactively develops and implements new practices and trainings to support a culture of growth

Community Manager Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision, with CHNW covering 90% of the premiums
• $300 annual Wellness benefit
• $500 annual contribution to a Flexible Spending Account
• Life and AD&D insurance, paid by CHNW
• 401(k) with 5% company match after only 6 months
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, paid by CHNW
• 15 days paid vacation annually, increasing with years of service
• 10 paid holidays + holiday half time pay (work ½ time for full pay in late December)
• Generous Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Community Involvement leave
• Paid Education leave
• Free parking onsite or $100 Alternative Transportation stipend
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Opportunities for Professional Development

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes, skills, and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or commensurate experience
• 3-5 years of property management, student housing, or related experience
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing, Equal Housing Opportunity, and Oregon Landlord-Tenant law
• Great time management
• Collaborative nature
• Strong communication skills

About Us

College Housing Northwest (CHNW) is a nonprofit helping students succeed by providing more affordable housing in supportive communities.

For more than 50 years, CHNW has built and managed living and learning environments that support students in achieving their academic goals. Our mission of supportingstudents runs deep through every aspect of the organization.

CHNW focuses on accountability, betterment, and collaboration to assure employees are active contributors in our mission, always with a focus on the question, "How well are we serving students?" Learn more about us, our team, and our communities here.

We'd love to hear from you! Questions in the meantime? [e-mail]

Note to Candidates: Studies show that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, and people from other marginalized populations are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single qualification in a job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, even if not every qualification is exactly met, and we strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. College Housing Northwest is committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce that drives innovation and opens access to perspectives, ideas, and approaches.

As part of that commitment, College Housing Northwest provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic background, or any characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.