Floating Community Manager

Rutherford Management Company; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Collaborative leadership

Cross-community exposure

Mentor teams

Innovation culture

Job summary

Rutherford Management Company in California is seeking a Floating Community Manager to lead both operational and people sides of apartment community management across the North Bay. You’ll start by guiding one flagship community for 60–90 days, then support other sites in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Marin.

The role requires 3+ years in multifamily management, strong leadership, and budget/occupancy oversight. Travel across North Bay communities is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Community Manager experience in conventional multifamily housing
• Previous property management experience
• Strong operational and financial management skills
• Experience managing budgets, occupancy, leasing, renewals, and resident relations
• Project management experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and critical thinking abilities
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the North Bay as business needs require

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of conventional apartment communities.
• Drive occupancy, leasing performance, resident retention, and financial performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop onsite leasing and maintenance teams.
• Manage budgets, reporting, rent collections, renewals, and operational performance.
• Maintain exceptional curb appeal and community standards.
• Conduct property inspections and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Resolve resident concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Partner with Regional Managers on strategic initiatives and community performance.
• Support multiple communities during transitions, growth initiatives, vacations, or other business needs.
• Implement operational best practices that improve team performance and resident satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Budget management

Operational excellence

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Floating Community Manager

North Bay | Rohnert Park, CA

Salary: $100,000 annually
Schedule: Full-Time | Exempt | Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Ready to Take Your Community Management Career to the Next Level?

If you're an experienced Apartment Community Manager, Property Manager, or Multi-Family Community Manager looking for a leadership opportunity with greater variety, visibility, and impact, we'd love to meet you.

The Floating Community Manager is a premier leadership role for an accomplished Community Manager who demonstrates operational excellence, develops high-performing teams, and delivers an exceptional resident experience.

You'll begin by leading one of Rutherford Management Company's flagship North Bay communities as the Community Manager for approximately 60-90 days, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships, learn Rutherford's culture, and establish operational leadership.

Following this assignment, you'll transition into supporting communities throughout Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Marin. Partnering closely with Regional Managers, you'll provide leadership coverage, guide community transitions, mentor onsite teams, support special projects, and share operational best practices across the portfolio.

If you thrive on solving challenges, developing people, and improving operations, this is an opportunity to broaden your impact while growing your leadership career with Rutherford Management Company.

About Rutherford Management Company

At Rutherford Management Company, we believe great communities begin with great people.

We are committed to providing exceptional apartment living experiences while investing in the growth and development of our team members. Our leaders work collaboratively, encourage innovation, and empower employees to make decisions that positively impact residents, teams, and the communities we serve.

What You'll Do

As a Floating Community Manager, you'll lead both the operational and people side of apartment community management.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of conventional apartment communities.
• Drive occupancy, leasing performance, resident retention, and financial performance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop onsite leasing and maintenance teams.
• Manage budgets, reporting, rent collections, renewals, and operational performance.
• Maintain exceptional curb appeal and community standards.
• Conduct property inspections and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Resolve resident concerns with professionalism and urgency.
• Partner with Regional Managers on strategic initiatives and community performance.
• Support multiple communities during transitions, growth initiatives, vacations, or other business needs.
• Implement operational best practices that improve team performance and resident satisfaction.

What Makes This Role Different?

Unlike traditional Community Manager positions, this role provides the opportunity to expand your leadership across multiple communities while gaining exposure to different teams, operational challenges, and business strategies.

It's an ideal next step for an experienced Community Manager who enjoys variety, leadership, and problem-solving.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• 3+ years of Community Manager experience in conventional multifamily housing
• Previous property management experience
• Strong operational and financial management skills
• Experience managing budgets, occupancy, leasing, renewals, and resident relations
• Project management experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and critical thinking abilities
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the North Bay as business needs require

Frequently Asked Questions

What communities will I support?

You’ll support conventional apartment communities throughout Rutherford Management Company's North Bay portfolio, including Marin County, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, and Rohnert Park.

Is travel required?

Yes. This position requires travel between North Bay communities as business needs arise. Mileage reimbursement is provided according to company policy.

Why You'll Love Working Here

This is more than a Community Manager position-it's an opportunity to broaden your leadership experience and make a meaningful impact across an entire region.

At Rutherford, you'll enjoy:

• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative leadership
• Exposure to multiple communities and operational strategies
• The ability to mentor and develop teams
• A culture that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• The chance to help provide exceptional housing experiences for residents throughout the North Bay

If you're looking for a role where your leadership can influence more than one community, this is the opportunity for you.

Compensation

Salary: $100,000 annually

• Full-Time
• Exempt Position

Background Check and Drug Screen Required