Manager in Training

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor invites recent graduates to join a 12-month Property Management training program. You will engage in learning assignments, develop operational and financial skills, and present your experiences to demonstrate progress.

You'll partner with Community Managers on leasing performance, pricing strategies, and customer experience initiatives while gaining hands-on exposure to budgeting, asset performance, and market research.

Qualifications

• Recent college graduates suited for a structured training program.
• Background in property management, real estate, business, marketing, hospitality, or finance preferred.
• Strong numerical and analytical capabilities with proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply property management fundamentals through a 12-month curriculum.
• Support leasing, resident relations, and customer experience initiatives.
• Assist with budgeting, financial reporting, and asset performance discussions.
• Shadow site teams and participate in market research and audits.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Business Analytics

SWOT Analysis

Leasing Tools

Property Management Systems

Market Audits

Asset Performance

Operational Processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Residential Property Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Complete a structured 12-month Property Management training curriculum, learning assignments, development activities, and presentations
• Review and apply Standard Operating Procedures, property management systems, leasing tools, and site-level processes
• Complete a final presentation summarizing program experiences, key learnings, business insights, and development progress
• Gain hands‑on 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 on 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
• Shadow and support Leasing Specialists, Community Assistant Managers, Community Managers, Service Managers, and other site‑level team members
• Support 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
• Engage in cohort learning, mentorship, leadership exposure, and networking opportunities

Requirements

• Designed for recent college graduates
• Preferred majors include Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Finance, or related business disciplines
• Bachelor’s degree in Residential Property Management, Real Estate, Business, Hospitality, Finance, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• Prior internship, property management, leasing, hospitality, customer service, sales, leadership, or business experience preferred
• Strong computer skills required, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn property management and business systems
• Ability and willingness to relocate based on business needs and program placement opportunities
• Ambition and passion for leadership, business, customer service, real estate, and team development
• Eagerness to learn quickly, take initiative, build relationships, and grow within a fast‑paced Property Management environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in Property Management, including financial management, leasing strategies, and customer experience initiatives. Proficient in applying Standard Operating Procedures and engaging in market research to enhance asset performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Property Management
• Financial Management
• Leasing Strategies
• Customer Experience
• Market Research

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Business Analytics
• SWOT Analysis
• Leasing Tools
• Property Management Systems
• Standard Operating Procedures
• Market Audits
• Asset Performance
• Operational Processes

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Team Development
• Relationship Building
• Initiative

Industry Keywords

• Residential Property Management
• Real Estate
• Hospitality Management
• Business Administration
• Sales

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office