Assistant Community Manager

Assistant Property/Community Manager (Palo Alto, CA)

LHH is teaming up with a well-established real estate management organization in Palo Alto, CA in search of an Assistant Property/Community Manager to support the day-to-day operations of a residential portfolio consisting of single-family homes and multifamily properties.

This is a great opportunity to join a stable and collaborative property management team with decades of industry presence. The role offers hands-on exposure to a diverse residential portfolio while working closely with an experienced property leader. The organization is known for its structured approach, operational support, and commitment to strong tenant service. This position also provides long-term growth potential for individuals looking to build a career in property management.

The ideal candidate will bring prior property management experience, with a strong preference for experience supporting single-family homes and market-rate properties. This individual is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with on-site property support. A strong customer service mindset is essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with tenants, vendors, and internal team members. Candidates who are proactive, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment will excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations across a portfolio of residential properties, including single-family and multifamily units
• Show apartment units and common areas to prospective residents
• Distribute and collect rental applications and assist with leasing documentation under supervision
• Assist with tenant communication, correspondence, and follow-ups
• Conduct move-in and move-out walkthroughs for documentation purposes
• Support property inspections and maintenance tracking
• Schedule and monitor maintenance requests, repairs, and unit turnovers
• Assist with preparing market analysis reports for leadership review
• Maintain accurate property and company records
• Provide general administrative support to the property management team

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of property management or real estate experience (REQUIRED)
• Experience supporting single-family and market-rate properties (REQUIRED)
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (REQUIRED)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (REQUIRED)
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve problems independently
• Experience with property management systems such as AppFolio or Yardi is preferred

Job Type: Direct Hire

Start Date: ASAP (target start by mid-June)

Location: Fully on-site in Palo Alto, CA

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Pay Rate: $30.00 – $34.00 per hour

Our partner company offers a robust benefits package for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance participation, vacation and paid time off (PTO), 401K (and matching), bonus opportunities, professional development & training, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply