Onsite Community Experience Manager

Essex Property Trust; Peninsula (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Housing discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

Essex Property Trust in Foster City, CA seeks a Community Relations Manager to lead a team handling resident communications, move-in/move-out processes, and customer service excellence. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure operations align with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires on-site presence, 2+ years in property management with supervisory experience, and strong proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 2+ years of property management experience with 1-2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and a desire to help people.
• Proven ability to supervise staff of two or more associates.
• Ability to work within budgeted guidelines.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to utilize a personal smart device for apps related to property operations and communication.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a centralized hub environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and property management or CRM software.
• Must work on-site in the office five days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support a team responsible for managing resident communications and inquiries through the CRM system.
• Ensure the team facilitates seamless move-in and move-out experiences, including processing paperwork, conducting identification checks, and addressing resident questions both in-person and virtually.
• Promote a high standard of customer service by coaching the team to address resident concerns promptly and professionally, stepping in to resolve issues when escalation is necessary.
• Oversee the team’s handling of portfolio tasks and calls through Funnel, ensuring timely responses and compliance with company standards and metrics, while providing support as needed.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the assigned community portfolio and provide guidance to the team on property-specific features and operations.
• Collaborate with the Community Management Team to enhance operations and achieve customer satisfaction goals.
• Ensure the proper handling of confidential resident and property information by the team, maintaining professionalism and discretion.
• Oversee team participation in occasional resident events, ensuring successful coordination and execution.
• Manage and delegate occasional notice posting across the property portfolio.
• Assign and oversee special projects to support community operations and resident satisfaction.
• Delegate workload effectively among community relations representatives to maintain productivity and service quality.
• Monitors office expenses, ensuring that expenses are within budget and cost effective.
• Manage personnel throughout their employment lifecycle that includes career planning and development, accountability and performance management, and recognition.
• Oversee and execute additional duties and special projects as assigned to support community operations and enhance resident satisfaction.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, Fair Housing laws, Landlord-Tenant regulations, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Budgeting

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

Essex Property Trust in Foster City, CA seeks a Community Relations Manager to lead a team handling resident communications, move-in/move-out processes, and customer service excellence. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure operations align with policies and regulatory requirements.

The role requires on-site presence, 2+ years in property management with supervisory experience, and strong proficiency in CRM and Microsoft Office.