Site Manager for Affordable Housing

Red Oak Management Co Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

PTO

Sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Red Oak Management Co. Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a full-time Site Manager for Affordable Housing to oversee two properties. This highly autonomous role requires discretion, strong resident relations, and the ability to coordinate with maintenance and accounting teams.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm. You will welcome residents, hand keys, manage move-ins and move-outs, process rent, and ensure properties look good for current and prospective residents.

Qualifications

• Affordable housing experience.
• Fair housing training or certification.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to monitor two properties and perform on-site visits.
• Sound judgement and discernment for autonomous work and escalation to ownership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations at two properties to ensure conditions meet residents' needs.
• Welcome new residents, provide keys and move-in checklists, and help them settle in.
• Coordinate with maintenance and accounting teams on move-out activities.
• Communicate with residents, assist with submitting maintenance orders, rent payments, and related tasks.
• Turn rent payments into the regional office and coordinate with the maintenance supervisor.

Skills

Affordable housing experience

Fair housing training

Clear communication

Autonomous work

Decision-making for ownership

Job description

New full-time opportunity available with Red Oak Management Co. Inc. in Detroit, MI!

If you're looking for a role that offers the ability to work independently, a diverse range of responsibilities, and opportunities to keep growing within the property management industry, you've just found it! We're hiring a Site Manager for Affordable Housing to oversee two separate locations and walk through the properties to make sure everything looks good for current and prospective residents.

GREAT PAY

$20.00 - $26.00/hour, based on experience/qualifications

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group and supplemental life coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Accrued PTO
• Earned sick time
• 8 paid holidays

INTRIGUED?

This community is part of a newer portfolio with active owner insight, so we're seeking a highly professional individual who can act with discretion, maintain confidentiality, and effectively decide when to resolve issues yourself and when to elevate to ownership. If that sounds like you,

YOUR FOCUS

Our Site Manager for Affordable Housing typically works Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

You'll oversee the day-to-day at two of our properties to ensure everything is in good condition for current and future residents. While this is a highly autonomous role, you'll still be part of a supportive team atmosphere where people can assist you if needed. You'll warmly welcome new residents to the community, provide them with keys and move-in checklists, and help them get settled in their new home. When residents are ready to leave, you'll work with maintenance and accounting teams to make sure move-out activities are fully completed. You'll also communicate with current residents, supporting them in submitting maintenance orders, paying rent, and other areas as needed. Additional responsibilities include turning rent payments into our regional office and coordinating with the maintenance supervisor regarding the property's condition.

SITE MANAGER FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS

• Affordable housing experience
• Fair housing training or certification
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Ability to monitor two properties and perform on-site visits to oversee maintenance activities and potentially meet with residents
• Sound judgement and strong discernment for working autonomously and deciding what is appropriate to bring to ownership

Experience with permanent supportive housing or knowledge about LIHTC standards is highly desired but not necessary for the right person.

Since opening our doors in 1984 in Cedar Springs, Michigan, Red Oak Management has grown from a small, mission-driven team into a recognized leader in affordable housing. What began as a commitment to creating safe, welcoming communities has become a legacy of service, growth, and genuine care for the people who call our properties home. As a founding member of the Michigan Rural Housing Council, we've played a key role in improving housing accessibility across the state. When you work at Red Oak, you're part of a team that values collaboration, stability, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Must have the ability to pass a background check.