At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.
How We Deliver a Winning Performance:
- Question Authority
- Walk the Talk
- Share Knowledge
- Listen, not just Hear
- See the Glass Half Full
- Take Educated Risks
- Enjoy the Ride
- Share the Spotlight
- Do the Right Thing
- Test Your Limits
We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
- Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
- Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
- Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
- Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Community Manager, you will spearhead the overall operations of an Equity Residential apartment community, ensuring financial success, resident satisfaction, and team excellence. Your role involves hands-on management of daily activities, analysis of market dynamics, and driving improvements, overseeing sales, leasing, and maintenance initiatives for a flourishing property.
- Accomplishing property goals by recruiting, training, and motivating a high-performing team
- Leading community staff with regular meetings, performance monitoring, and career development guidance
- Analyzing property operations, implementing policies for seamless integration, and ensuring operational excellence
- Preparing and managing the community operating budget, overseeing the processing and approval of all invoices and company purchases
- Supporting marketing, pricing efforts, and monitoring sales performance for goal achievement
- Staying informed on community market conditions for strategic decision-making
- Building connections with residents through community events and activities
What You’ll Need To Thrive:
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
- Customer service and sales experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License required if employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) in their role. This varies by location.
- Computer literacy and effective communication skills
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- Office team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own Smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job.
Bonus Qualifications: