Community Manager - Hometown America Management. : Job Details

Hometown America is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all team members have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in Company policy and the ways in which we do business at Hometown America, and it is an important principle of sound business management. We're seeking to create a diverse work culture that closely matches the diversity of our client base. We have a unique opportunity available for a Community Manager at Alden Place located in Lebanon, Pa. Alden Place is an 55+ community with 445 homesites. As a Property/Community Manager, you will:

• Develop positive and productive relationships with residents to nurture a strong sense of community;
• Be visible and accessible to residents and customers;
• Tour the property regularly to identify needs and concerns of homeowners and renters, and resolve their issues in a timely manner;
• Manage the day-to-day operations which include rent collections, revenue, expense and budget controls, residency screening and approval, and capital improvements projects;
• Participate in meetings with local regulatory agencies and authorities as needed;
• Support and supervise property staff by interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees, and manage their performance in accordance with company policies, core values, and business practices;
• Approve invoices from vendors, contractors, and service providers for payments by reconciling work performed or products purchased, ensuring validity of certificates of insurance, coding charges to appropriate chart of account codes, and managing communication between the vendor/contractor and accounting; and
• Plan and/or support resident relations events reflective of diverse resident demographics & manage communication channels with the client base.

To be successful in this role, Hometown America looks for the following attributes and/or transferable experience and skills acquired in a different industry or in a different context:

• Prior residential property management experience;
• Project management experience preferred;
• Construction expereince preferred;
• Strong focus on customer service in balance with community guideline enforcement;
• Prior supervisory experience;
• Proven collections experience;
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project and time management skills;
• The ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays or other times outside of normal business hours for emergency situations; and,
• Computer skills including MS Office products and web-based applications.
• A current, valid driver's license from the state where the community is located is required before driving a company-owned vehicle or before driving a personal vehicle on company business.

Our hiring process includes criminal background and driving record checks. We offer:

• Competitive wages
• Bonus opportunity
• Benefits package, complete with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with 20% company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (2 weeks of vacation in your first year, plus personal days, sick pay and 9 company-paid holidays)

Why Work at this company? The culture at Hometown America is one of shared values and vision. The company embodies its core values - accountability, communication, empowerment, integrity, service, and inclusion - each and every day. Hometown America's fantastic leadership team provides training opportunities, resources to perform the job and continued education to succeed. Each of our employees knows they can impact positive change and make a difference in everything they do. From improving the lives of our residents to directly contributing to the success of the company, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit with a constant focus on our customers and our team. Hiring Company Description: Hometown America is a privately held real estate investment firm and is a leader in the manufactured housing sector. Hometown owns and operates over 125 communities in the United States and Australia. Our dynamic, entrepreneurial real estate company has been recognized as a premier operator in the industry. Hometown's award-winning properties are known nationwide for quality amenities, professional on-site management, and affordable lifestyle and community living for our residents. Community management and sales teams deliver the highest level of customer service to enhance quality living experiences and create inspiring lifestyles for residents. We are committed to creating long-term value for our residents and through that success, value for our team members. Enriching lives is our business - why not make it yours? We invite you to learn more about our company and communities by visiting our company website at www.HometownAmerica.com Hometown America is an equal opportunity employer.