Assistant Community Manager - Lease up Cascara

Job Description

Job Description

Feel Seen at Thrive!

Learn more about Cascara here:

Pay Range: $28 - $30 per hour

Schedule: Full-time; Tuesday - Saturday 9 am to 6 pm

Thrive's purpose is to be the most trusted partner in property management by delivering outstanding results for clients, inspiring associate engagement, and elevating living experiences for residents. By cultivating award-winning workplaces, we foster an environment of connection, compassion and fun that our personnel extend to everyday life at their communities. Happy, inspired associates lead to happy, supported residents. We are dedicated to our boutique, at-scale approach to property management and building communities that flourish, which stems from hiring strong associates to grow with Team Thrive!

Voted one of Washington and Portland's best workplaces for several consecutive years, Thrive builds on its culture by offering the following benefits:

• 32 Paid Days off Per Year (PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Day, Paid Day of Service, Paid Birthday)
• Housing Discount may be available; Delete if not applicable
• Employer matched 401k retirement plan
• Bonus Potential
• Leasing & Renewal Commission eligible
• $0 premium medical, dental, and vision insurance effective 1st of the month following your start date
• Fully covered Long-term disability insurance for associates
• Fully covered life insurance policy for associates with supplemental life insurance options
• 24/7 Everyday Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-term Disability insurance
• Pet Insurance discounts
• Parking & Transit Commuter Benefits
• Annual professional development reimbursement
• Training opportunities and career progression/growth plans
• Abilities to get involved on company committees (Event Planning, HR Advisory Council, Safety, and more!)
• Company-wide parties and events

Job Responsibilities:

• Income Collection & Accounts Payable
  • Maintains accurate resident records. Updates all rents, deposits and application fees received from residents on a daily basis. Issue appropriate notices when necessary (e.g. late payments, eviction notices, returned check memos).
  • Deposits all receipts prior to bank close each day.
  • Enters invoices daily into appropriate system for timely payment.
  • May use and reconcile property credit card in accordance with accounting policies and deadlines.
  • Assists with month-end procedures including deposit accounting, variances, expiring leases, write off register, receivable aging, security deposit activity and gross potential rent.
• Resident Relations
  • Perpetuates a true sense of community.
  • Maintains positive customer relations attitude.
  • Physically inspects property when on grounds, picks up litter and reports any service needs to maintenance staff. Will also inspect move-outs and vacancies when requested.
• Marketing
  • Ensures appropriate content and frequency of ads on Craigslist, Weblisters, and other listing services.
  • Must be knowledgeable of all phases of leasing and resident retention.
  • Greets prospective clients, shows the community, and performs leasing duties.
  • Answers and handles incoming phone calls.
  • Maintains awareness of local market conditions and trends. Contributes ideas to Community Manager for marketing community and improving resident satisfaction.
  • Maintains a lease closing ratio at a level appropriate for the property and submarket.
• Administrative
  • Updates required reports concerning move-out notices, activity, etc. on a daily basis and provides information to the Community Manager.
  • Organizes and files all applicable reports, leases and paperwork.
  • Proofreads all lease paperwork and processes move-ins and move-outs.
  • Processes all security deposit move-out reports.
  • Accepts service requests from residents and routes to maintenance for prompt processing. May conduct service follow-up with resident when work is completed.
• General
  • Performs any additional duties assigned by the Community Manager or Regional Manager

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 2+ years experience in property management or equivalent experience, including leasing, sales/closing, and customer service.
• 1+ years experience working at a lease-up property.
• Experience with Yardi/CRM and On-Site
• Affordable housing (MFTE, Arch, etc.) experience preferred if working at a property with affordable units
• Accounts Payable experience or prior experience reviewing and paying/entering invoices.

Desired Competencies:

• Highly detail oriented with the ability to provide accurate and timely reports and information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment.
• Understanding of industry terms.
• Able to interpret and understand tenant file information and complex documents like regulatory agreements and program regulations.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict and remain calm and courteous at all times.
• Kind, thorough, and clear in communication with residents, vendors, subordinates, support departments, ownership and leadership.
• Respectful and understands diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Communicates effectively, builds trust, and addresses community challenges with cultural awareness and equity.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets multiple and competing deadlines.
• Takes instructions and feedback from supervisors and is able to follow direction, learn and grow with a positive attitude.
• Exercises strong problem-solving skills.
• Interacts with co-workers, supervisors, guests and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Strong time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention on resident retention.
• Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English using correct grammar and punctuation.

If you do not fully meet the qualifications listed above but feel you have the skills and experience to be able to be successful in this position we welcome your application! Whether this or another position within Thrive, we would love to help you find the right role in our organization.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk or sit alternatively depending on the specific needs of the day.
• Occasional need to perform the following physical activities:
  • Bend/Stoop/Squat
  • Climb stairs
  • Push/Pull
  • Reach above shoulder
• Constant need to write and type using keyboard or pen/paper
• Lifting frequently up to 25lbs and occasionally 25 - 40 lbs.
• Works both indoors (majority of the time) and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• For more information regarding the work environment, physical, and mental requirements, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity is celebrated at Thrive as we believe it makes us a better company. Our hope is that each associate feels welcomed, respected, and appreciated for their unique contributions. From our hiring practices, performance reviews, raise decisions, and opportunities for promotions, Thrive follows consistent and fair practices to ensure all Thrive employees and potential employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement based on merit, and are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or on any other legally protected basis. Our Human Resources department works with teams to make reasonable accommodations for those that require assistance in being able to participate in the interview process or meet the requirements of their position.

Background Check & Drug Screen Policy

Thrive Communities conducts background checks and drug screens for onsite property associates after the conditional offer of employment is accepted, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be asked to authorize these screenings and results will be reviewed by a designated HR representative. For questions about what will be reviewed on the criminal history, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

The 4-panel drug screen tests for the following:

• Amphetamines including Methamphetamine
• Cocaine Metabolites
• Opiates including Codeine and Morphine
• Phencyclidine ("PCP")

Thrive Communities reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice.