Community Manager

Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long‑term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders. We embrace digital transformation, data‑driven decision‑making, and emerging technologies to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth. Community Manager We have an exciting opportunity for a strong Community Manager responsible for managing day‑to‑day operations, on‑site compliance, and overall performance of the assigned property. Offering a $2,500 Sign On Bonus RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure adherence to laws related to leasing, including HUD, Fair Housing, ADA, and Fair Credit Reporting Act. Remain compliant and knowledgeable in all aspects of the HUD 4350.3 Handbook. Develop responses to regulatory agencies in coordination with the Compliance Department. Implement intervention strategies with Regional Managers and Compliance Department for tenants who are non‑compliant with lease or compliance requirements. Prepare all site REAC reviews, EHS violations cleared, Management and Occupancy Reviews (MOR), Investor Site Reviews, Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Reviews, and perform annual and interim recertification reviews. Assist tenants with requests, questions, problems, and complaints. Monitor tenant and complex‑wide arrears and litigation cases. Document lease violations and coordinate evictions. Direct collection of monthly rents and late fees, process applications, and pursue delinquencies through legal action and eviction. Monitor bad‑debt write‑offs. Alert staff of move‑ins, move‑outs, and any emergencies. Supervise, direct, and monitor preventive and emergency maintenance/repairs to ensure compliance with all regulations. Coordinate vendor bids and contractor quotes. Conduct and document unit inspections. Conduct bi‑annual walk‑throughs with the Building Superintendent. Create reports to review maintenance status and plan for addressing building needs. Provide and obtain updates on various ongoing construction projects/unit renovations. Work with the construction team to avoid violations, inspections, and necessary access. Attend monthly financial catch‑up meetings and monitor budgets. BENEFITS Generous employer contribution for Medical and Dental through United Healthcare. Employer‑Paid Vision Plans. Company‑Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 12 paid Holidays. 15 days of PTO. 7 Sick days. Employer‑Paid Life Insurance. Flexible Spending Account. Nationwide Pet Insurance. Disability Insurance Laser Correction Discount Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. QUALIFICATIONS Three (3) years of management experience including supervising a team (property management, hospitality, retail, or restaurant management). Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Certified Professional of Occupancy (CPO) certification. Bachelor's degree preferred. EIV experience. TCS certification for tax‑credit properties. Experience in Affordable Housing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines. Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks. We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr