Property Manager FT I

Community Housing Partners Corp; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days off in first year

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

403B retirement plan with company 3% +

Job summary

Community Housing Partners Corp. seeks a full-time Property Manager for Woodland Park Apartments in Hickory, NC. You will manage daily property operations, leasing, rent collection, resident services, and maintenance coordination to sustain 97% occupancy and timely unit turns.

Responsibilities include budget monitoring, financial reporting, recertifications, regulatory compliance (LIHTC, HUD, Fair Housing), and supervising on-site staff. On-site, Mon–Fri schedule with some on-call work.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management, affordable housing, leasing, customer service, operations, compliance, or administration.
• Knowledge of LIHTC, HUD, RD, or Fair Housing requirements is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily property operations, including leasing, rent collection, resident services, and maintenance coordination.
• Help maintain 97% or greater occupancy by minimizing vacancy loss and supporting timely unit turns.
• Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, leasing activity, and unit readiness.
• Conduct property and unit inspections and help maintain community condition standards.
• Collect, post, and track rent payments accurately.
• Monitor property income, expenses, collections, and budget performance.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reports, and documentation.
• Complete resident recertifications and maintain required compliance documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, RD, Fair Housing, and other affordable housing requirements.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits, and property inspections.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and follow up to ensure work is completed.
• Support quarterly, INSPIRE, and other required property inspections.
• Help ensure vacant units are ready for occupancy within established timelines, with a goal of 10 days or less.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of on-site team members.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and training.
• Respond to resident questions and concerns professionally and work toward timely resolutions.
• Build strong working relationships with residents, vendors, community partners, and internal teams.

Skills

Property management

Leasing

Customer service

Operations

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/real estate/property management

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Yardi

RentCafe

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Woodland Park - Hickory , NC 28601

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $59,000.00 - $62,000.00

Salary Travel Percentage: Up to 10%

Woodland Park Apartments -1726 3rd Avenue NW Hickory , NC 28601

Why You’ll Love Working for CHP

• Community Housing Partners Ranked No. 2 Nationally, Named to Best Places to Work in Virginia List
• Predictable schedule — primarily Monday–Friday, 8–5 with an on-call schedule (not constant nights/weekends)
• 30 days off in your first year — real time to recharge
• Competitive pay starting at $59k + overtime + bonus potential
• Benefits that start within 30 days — no long wait periods.Medical, Dental, and Visionstart on the 1stof the month after your hire date.Paid maternity and paternity leaveafter 90 days.
• Retirement contributions you don’t have to chase — we invest in you automatically.403B retirement plan upto 5%, the company contributes 3% regardless of an employee’s contribution. Additionally, the company matches 2% of the amount an employee contributes.To learn more aboutCHP's employee benefits, please www.communityhousingpartners.org/benefits.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Manage daily property operations, including leasing, rent collection, resident services, and maintenance coordination.
• Help maintain 97% or greater occupancy by minimizing vacancy loss and supporting timely unit turns.
• Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, leasing activity, and unit readiness.
• Conduct property and unit inspections and help maintain community condition standards.
• Collect, post, and track rent payments accurately.
• Monitor property income, expenses, collections, and budget performance.
• Maintain accurate financial records, reports, and documentation.
• Complete resident recertifications and maintain required compliance documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, RD, Fair Housing, and other affordable housing requirements.
• Support regulatory reviews, audits, and property inspections.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and follow up to ensure work is completed.
• Support quarterly, INSPIRE, and other required property inspections.
• Help ensure vacant units are ready for occupancy within established timelines, with a goal of 10 days or less.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of on-site team members.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and training.
• Respond to resident questions and concerns professionally and work toward timely resolutions.
• Build strong working relationships with residents, vendors, community partners, and internal teams.

What Success Looks Like

• Residents receive responsive, professional service.
• Occupancy remains strong and vacancies are filled quickly.
• Rent collection and financial records are accurate and timely.
• Compliance files and recertifications stay organized and current.
• Maintenance requests are followed through to completion.
• Property inspections are completed successfully.
• Your team understands priorities and works together effectively.
• The property remains organized, financially stable, and well maintained.

What You Bring

• Experience in property management, affordable housing, leasing, customer service, operations, compliance, or administration.
• Knowledge of or exposure to LIHTC, HUD, RD, or Fair Housing requirements is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and conflict-resolution skills.
• The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with residents, team members, vendors, and partners.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Leadership skills and the ability to coordinate or supervise others.
• Comfort working with budgets, rent collection, financial reports, and property documentation.

Technology You’ll Use

• Property management software such as Yardi, RentCafe, or similar platforms
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Mobile apps for inspections, work orders, and communication
• PDF, scanning, document management, and electronic signature tools
• Digital reporting and workflow systems

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, property management, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• Affordable housing experience with programs such as HUD, LIHTC, or RD is preferred.
• Experience in customer service, operations, property management, or compliance is preferred.
• Certifications such as CAM, CPM, or Fair Housing are beneficial but not required.

Schedule

This position requires a consistent on-site presence.The customary schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Occasional evening, weekend, or after-hours work may be required based on property needs and the on-call schedule.

At CHP, property management is about more than buildings. It’s about creating communities where residents feel supported, properties perform well, and employees have the tools and benefits they need to build meaningful careers.

About the Company:CHP works to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable. Our vision is healthy, sustainable communities for everyone. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, CHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award‑winning homes and neighborhoods. Together with our partners, we revitalize communities, foster stability for our residents, and promote a healthier planet for future generations.

If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our recruiting team [e-mail], [phone] (phone), [phone] (fax), or 711 (TTY/TDD).

CHP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee, and if a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, CHP may pursue and hire the candidate(s) without obligation to the recruiter or agency.