Community Manager - The Arches

Sunnyvale, CA, United States

Job Description

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.

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 a Community Manager, you will spearhead the overall operations of an Equity Residential apartment community, ensuring financial success, resident satisfaction, and team excellence. Your role involves hands-on management of daily activities, analysis of market dynamics, and driving improvements, overseeing sales, leasing, and maintenance initiatives for a flourishing property.

Accomplishing property goals by recruiting, training, and motivating a high-performing team

Leading community staff with regular meetings, performance monitoring, and career development guidance

Analyzing property operations, implementing policies for seamless integration, and ensuring operational excellence

Preparing and managing the community operating budget, overseeing the processing and approval of all invoices and company purchases

Supporting marketing, pricing efforts, and monitoring sales performance for goal achievement

Staying informed on community market conditions for strategic decision-making

Building connections with residents through community events and activities

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

Valid Driver's License required if employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) in their role. This varies by location.

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:

$96,001 - $117,335 / Year

The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.

About Us

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.

Our portfolio of high-quality properties in urban growth markets - New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Southern California, and Denver - provides homes where people most want to live, work and play. We've got the best people in the business, as evidenced by our employee engagement scores and customer loyalty ratings. That's why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that gives our residents a place where they can Live Remarkably, and offers a culture where our employees have the opportunity to thrive.

Equity Rewards

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%. Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.

Equity Values

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.

About the Team

Located in Chicago and in corporate offices throughout the country, Property Management is responsible for the day-to-day operations at our communities. This includes not only onsite interactions, but also implementing and using property-based systems, such as MRI and LRO. Additionally, we help shape Equity's portfolio in conjunction with the Development and Transactions departments.

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