Community Manager Trainee — Property Leadership & Growth

Yes! Communities, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

YES Communities, Inc. is seeking a Community Manager-In-Training to learn and lead essential operations across assigned manufactured housing communities. You will support rent collection, marketing, leasing, and safety programs while learning company policies under regional leadership.

In this role, you will develop team leadership skills, assist in recruitment and training, and help build positive resident relations and community events across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs across communities.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage team performance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software products.

Responsibilities

• Travel to and provide support for all assigned communities while learning company policies and procedures.
• Manage marketing and advertising plans, conduct market surveys and supervise sales/leasing to maximize occupancy.
• Assist with rent collections and evictions, and issue non-compliance notices as needed.
• Resolve resident communications and concerns professionally.
• Provide hands-on leadership and management support to all team members.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and development of team members as 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 audits.
• Build vendor relationships to ensure compliance with policies and NetVendor registration.
• Attend company meetings, training, and conferences as requested by management.
• Additional duties as assigned by Regional Manager.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Independent work

Leadership

Team management

MS Office

Team building

Licensing within 90 days

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Property management experience preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

YES Communities, Inc. is seeking a Community Manager-In-Training to learn and lead essential operations across assigned manufactured housing communities. You will support rent collection, marketing, leasing, and safety programs while learning company policies under regional leadership.

In this role, you will develop team leadership skills, assist in recruitment and training, and help build positive resident relations and community events across multiple sites.