Floating Community Manager: Lead Across Regions

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

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.