Manager in Training

nrpgroup; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The NRP Group is seeking graduates for a full-time, salaried Property Management Manager-in-Training (MIT) program. You will join a structured development path designed to build operational, financial, and leadership skills across multifamily communities.

As a participant, you will learn the business from the ground up, shadow community managers, work on leasing, resident relations, and asset performance, and grow toward future community leadership roles within a nationwide platform.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates welcomed into a structured leadership program.
• Strong interest in property management and customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured Property Management training curriculum and develop readiness for community leadership.
• Gain hands-on experience across property operations, leasing, budgeting, and resident relations.
• Participate in market research, competitive property reviews, and asset-performance discussions.

Skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Customer service

Tools

Property management systems

Leasing tools

Job description

Come join NRP's A+ team! We've been recognized as a "Top Workplace" because we promote a culture where our team can build long-term careers and connections. As we grow as a company, our goal is that you will grow in your career.

NRP has been recognized with several industry awards including Top Workplaces; Best and Brightest Companies to Work For; and National Apartment Association's Best Places to Work.

We value our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including:

• Commission and bonus opportunities
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid maternity & parental bonding leave
• Short & long term disability
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Training, certification, & growth opportunities
• Employee referral & recognition programs

Since its founding in 1994, NRP has been dedicated to building quality homes for our residents, regardless of income. The NRP Group is a full-service multifamily developer, general contractor, and property manager with assets and operations reaching an expanding range of markets nationwide. For additional information, please visit www.NRPGroup.com .

Property Management Manager-in-Training (MIT) Program

Build Your Future with NRP Launch your leadership career in multifamily real estate through The NRP Group's Property Management Manager-in-Training Program. This full-time, salaried leadership development experience is designed for recent college graduates who are ready to build a career in Property Management, learn the business from the ground up, and grow into future community leadership roles.

Position Overview

Under the direction of Property Management leadership, the Manager in Training is responsible for completing a structured development program designed to build the operational, financial, leadership, and customer experience skills needed to succeed in community leadership. The MIT will gain hands‑on experience across property operations while working alongside experienced Community Managers, Regional Property Managers, mentors, and business leaders.

Essential Functions

Program Learning and Development

• Complete a structured Property Management training curriculum, learning assignments, development activities, and presentations designed to build readiness for future community leadership roles.
• Review and apply Standard Operating Procedures, property management systems, leasing tools, and site-level processes to understand how high‑performing communities operate.
• Complete a final presentation summarizing program experiences, key learnings, business insights, and development progress.

Property Operations and Business Acumen

• Gain practical experience in property operations, leasing and marketing, resident relations, customer experience, financial management, budgeting, asset performance, and business analytics.
• Partner with Community Managers and site teams to understand leasing performance, traffic trends, pricing recommendations, renewal strategies, delinquency management, resident communication, and team scheduling.
• Assist with property‑level financial and operational processes, including operating statements, budgets, proformas, management agreements, month‑end activities, commissions, bonuses, capital projects, and vendor coordination.
• Participate in market research, competitive property shops, marketing audits, SWOT analysis, and asset performance discussions to understand property positioning and business strategy.

Leadership, Resident Experience, and Compliance

• Build leadership capability by shadowing and supporting key property roles, including Leasing Specialist, Community Assistant Manager, Community Manager, Service Manager, and other site-level team members.
• Develop strong resident relations skills by supporting move‑ins, resident follow‑up, issue resolution, service coordination, and customer experience initiatives.
• Participate in inspections, file reviews, recertification or renewal processes, and compliance‑related activities as applicable to the assigned community.
• Engage in cohort learning, mentorship, leadership exposure, and networking opportunities designed to accelerate professional growth and build lasting connections across NRP.

Program Highlights

Program Structure

• Full‑time, salaried leadership development opportunity.
• Structured 12‑month development program is designed to provide the time, exposure, and experience needed to build readiness for community leadership.

Hands‑On Learning Experience

• Hands‑on learning across property operations, leasing, financial management, leadership, customer experience, and asset performance.
• Opportunities to work in high‑growth markets and contribute to the performance of multifamily communities across the country.

Mentorship, Leadership Exposure, and Networking

• Dedicated mentor outside of the participant's direct reporting relationship, providing an additional resource for coaching, perspective, and support.
• Exposure to senior leaders, executives, regional leadershi