Low Income Housing Area Manager

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K retirement plan

PTO accrual

Sick time

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a full-time Low Income Housing Area Manager to oversee our affordable housing portfolio across the Detroit area.

This role reports to ownership and corporate leadership and focuses on guiding property management teams and maintaining occupancy and compliance. You'll work Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM from the Detroit Regional Office with local travel to communities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing 100+ affordable housing units.
• Experience in supervisory position in housing.
• Genuine passion for affordable housing and serving disadvantaged populations.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property operations and provide guidance and training to site teams.
• Collaborate with corporate staff, ownership groups, and the Area Maintenance Supervisor to keep projects moving forward.
• Address resident and occupancy concerns and support continuous portfolio improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, move-ins, move-outs, and recertifications.
• Travel locally throughout the Detroit area to support and train properties.

Skills

Unit management

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Affordable housing passion

Independent work

Job description

Are you an experienced affordable housing leader ready to take on a high-impact role with a company committed to strengthening communities and improving lives? Do you have the expertise to guide property management teams, foster operational excellence, and effectively collaborate with ownership and corporate leadership? If so, Red Oak Management Co. Inc. is seeking a dedicated full-time Low Income Housing Area Manager to help oversee and elevate our affordable housing portfolio throughout the Detroit, MI area.

As our Low Income Housing Area Manager, you'll earn a competitive wage of $27-$35 per hour, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group and supplemental life coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Accrued PTO
• Earned sick time
• 8 paid holidays

THE GROWTH YOU HELP PROVIDE AS A LOW INCOME HOUSING AREA MANAGER

This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, based out of the Detroit Regional Office, with local travel required throughout the Detroit area to support and train property management teams.

As our Low Income Housing Area Manager, you'll start each day from our Detroit Regional Office before connecting with property managers and visiting communities throughout the city. You'll oversee property operations, provide guidance and training to site teams, and ensure maintenance activities, move-ins, move-outs, and recertifications are progressing as planned. Throughout the day, you'll collaborate with corporate staff, ownership groups, and the Area Maintenance Supervisor to keep projects moving forward, address resident and occupancy concerns, and support continuous improvements across the portfolio.

OUR IDEAL LOW INCOME HOUSING AREA MANAGER

• Experience managing 100+ affordable housing units
• Experience in supervisory position in housing
• Genuine passion for affordable housing and serving disadvantaged populations
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Prior experience with LIHTC housing standards, permanent supportive housing, and regional or area management within the housing industry are preferred.

ABOUT US

Since opening our doors in 1984 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, Red Oak Management has grown from a small, mission-driven team into a recognized leader in affordable housing. What began as a commitment to creating safe, welcoming communities has become a legacy of service, growth, and genuine care for the people who call our properties home. As a founding member of the Michigan Rural Housing Council, we've played a key role in improving housing accessibility across the state. When you work at Red Oak, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a family that values teamwork, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

HOW TO JOIN US

If you're ready to bring your affordable housing leadership experience to a company that values professionalism, purpose, and community impact, Our initial application process is fast, simple, and mobile-friendly.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.