Assistant Community Manager - Murray Hill Tower/300 East 39th
LOCATION
Urban growth markets including New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail; customer service and sales experience; high school diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license; computer literacy; knowledge of housing laws; flexible availability including weekends.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As an Assistant Community Manager, drive sales processes, deliver exceptional customer service, manage financial transactions, train staff, explain lease provisions, respond to resident inquiries, maintain communication with maintenance staff, and monitor property trends.
INDUSTRY
Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Join Equity Residential as an Assistant Community Manager to foster community connections, manage sales processes, and support career growth in a vibrant company dedicated to employee and resident wellbeing.
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 an Assistant Community Manager, you will drive the entire sales process, building strong connections with prospects and residents, and delivering exceptional customer service to facilitate lease renewals, with a clear pathway for career growth towards a Community Manager position.
- Leading, mentoring, and training in sales, marketing, and customer service for a positive work environment
- Managing financial transactions, including payments and audits, for accurate resident file maintenance
- Utilizing effective selling techniques, maintaining comprehensive community knowledge, and contributing to marketing efforts.
- Explaining lease provisions, overseeing move-in activities, and conducting orientations for new residents
- Responding promptly to resident calls and emails, proactively address needs, and follow up on concerns
- Maintaining effective communication with maintenance staff, ensuring resident needs are met
- Proactively monitoring property trends for future occupancy needs
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
- A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
- 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:
- Managerial Experience
Salary:
- $27.03 - $33.04 / hour
- Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives
The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
Working for Equity Residential (EQR), a leading multi-family real estate investment trust (REIT), means living our purpose: creating communities where people thrive. It means striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together.
When you join Equity Residential, you won’t be treated as simply another employee — you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing.
We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That’s why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects. In addition to your next job, you can also find your next home with us! Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%.
At Equity Residential, like our residents, our employees come from everywhere. A richly diverse work environment captures top talent, cultivates the best ideas, and creates the widest possible platform for success. By focusing on inclusion, these differences are harnessed to create value — in ideas, business practices, relationships, and employee engagement. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees can thrive.
All aspects of the employment process are merit-based. Every Equity employee is expected to maintain a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Equity Residential does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, sexual/gender identity/expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship status, military (including uniformed service member or protected veteran) status, marital status, genetic characteristic or information, ancestry or any other characteristic protected by law. Equity Residential also prohibits retaliation against individuals who report harassment or discrimination, or participate in investigations into such conduct.
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