Part-Time Community Manager – Affordable Housing

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.; Portland (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc is seeking a part-time Community Manager for Portland School in Portland, MI. The role entails leasing, resident relations, and property oversight to deliver a positive living experience.

Responsibilities include rent processing, maintaining curb appeal, budget awareness, and ensuring compliance with SHFA and lender requirements. Strong customer service and knowledge of housing programs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in affordable housing programs including LIHTC, Section 8, and HUD preferred.
• Familiarity with Fair Housing laws preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive interactions with residents and the public to enhance the community image and ensure superior resident retention.
• Lease apartments: take telephone inquiries; greet prospects; show apartments; take applications and deposits; verify income and credit information; follow up with all prospects; and ensure that leases and annual certifications are executed and renewed on a timely basis.
• Maintain the community's curb appeal, ensuring it always remains welcoming and attractive.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times related to prospect or resident information.
• Oversee the process of collecting and posting all rents, tracking collections, pursuing delinquent accounts, issuing notices to residents, and attending proceedings in court as needed.
• Create and maintain a customer centered service culture by demonstrating proactive hospitality with prospects, residents, family members and fellow community associates.
• Assemble complete and detailed credit and income information, along with necessary verification documents for prospective residents’ approval and re-certification, and forward to Compliance for approval.
• Track scheduled unit inspections via unit inspection log and ensure preventative maintenance is completed.

Education

High school diploma or GED

LIHTC / Section 8 / HUD experience preferred

Property management knowledge

Tools

Property management software

Job description

Woda Cooper Companies, Inc is seeking a part-time Community Manager for Portland School in Portland, MI. The role entails leasing, resident relations, and property oversight to deliver a positive living experience.

Responsibilities include rent processing, maintaining curb appeal, budget awareness, and ensuring compliance with SHFA and lender requirements. Strong customer service and knowledge of housing programs are preferred.