Community Manager - The Reserve at Eisenhower - ERP Operating Limited Partnership

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

1+ year of Community Manager experience preferred

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.