ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER

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Provides assistant to the Community Manager, helping to ensure the Community is maintained and operated in accordance with Association objectives. Responsibilities include working closely with the Community Association Board and Committees. This position is designed to prepare individuals for a position as a property manager.

As an Assistant Community Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager in all phases of property operations, including staff management and development, leasing, oversight of contract workers and vendors, collections, resident relations and marketing activities

• Provide exceptional customer service to clients and vendors at all times
• Respond to inquiries and provide resolution to questions or concerns in timely fashion
• Assist with the daily general financial management to include processes of accounts payable and receivable, and record keeping
• Assist with bid process
• Conduct regular inspections of site, where needed.
• Maintain all records in Connect including work orders, resident information, Association documents, community information.
• Ensure maintenance of all files, records and correspondence in accordance with company procedures and good business practices
• Attend all Board meetings, when necessary
• Assist with preparation of Board meeting agenda, monthly management report and all other reports and material needed for Board Packet
• Assist with establishing an annual calendar indicating all association activity, deadlines, election, meetings, projects, etc.
• Assist all walk-in homeowners and refer to Community Manager, when necessary.
• Handle mailings, as needed and required.
• Meet with Community Manager weekly to ensure completion of open action items.

• Practice and adhere to FirstService Residential Global Service Standards.
• Conduct business at all times with the highest standards of personal, professional and ethical conduct.
• Perform or assist with any operations as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules.
• Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems and the need for additional material and supplies.
• May participate in any variety of meetings and work groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specified level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all safety precautions are followed while performing the work.
• Follow all policies and Standard Operating Procedures as instructed by Management.
• Perform any range of special projects, tasks and other related duties as assigned.

• This position does require supervisory responsibilities particularly when general manager is not onsite

Minimum of 3 years business experience in an administrative capacity or related experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent word processing, mathematic, and computer skills required.

Computer and peripherals, standard and customized software applications and tools, and usual office equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 25 lbs. This movement can occur throughout the day. Must also be able to climb several flights of stairs if necessary.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to communicate both on the phone and in person with our clients in order to resolve issues and manage the business.
• Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.
• Must be mobile enough to move around both the office in order to make copies, send mail and faxes and to walk around the property. This could include lengthy walks on uneven areas.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and other associates.
• Capable of working extended hours, to include evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• This position may alternate between working indoors in a controlled climate and with proper lighting, to an outdoors setting with variable climate and lighting.
• Must be able to interact with all types of individuals, be mentally alert, detail oriented, and with good reasoning skills.
• Must be able to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and delays. Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances. For safety reasons, employee must remain alert to working conditions and aware of safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Must be able to work effectively and cheerfully in an environment which may be stressful due to adversarial situations resulting from the proper performance of duties.

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