Community Manager

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At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

Role Overview:

As a Community Manager, you lead the entire site team in conducting the day-to-day operations of a multimillion dollar, multifamily apartment home community.

The Mayor

• Stand front and center over your jurisdiction, ensuring your community's operations run as smoothly as possible
• Diplomatic, comfortable running the show, and impassioned by the desire to give residents a better living experience
• Provide guidance when residents have any problems, remaining calm and using good judgment to find solutions
• Relate well to all types of personalities – even if they seem to come from a totally different planet

The Mentor

• Lead by example to inspire your site team go above and beyond the call of duty
• Share priorities with your team to make sure they follow protocol and keep residents loving their community life
• Maintain an open door policy where associates can talk to you about a new reality TV show as easily as they can discuss improving their sales skills or planning a resident event
• Use your high energy to hire, train, and motivate your team – all while minimizing disagreements and misconduct to achieve the ultimate level of synergy
• Set goals to challenge your team, while also holding yourself accountable for their success

The Entrepreneur

• Enjoy running your own mini-empire like a true business leader
• Know how to manage large accounts, and preparing budgets to ensure expenses don't exceed funds is a no-brainer
• Super skilled at assessing the current value of the community and continuously looking for new ways to maximize NOI

The Impact You Can Make

• Occupancy, retention, and net operating income are at an all-time high – even during renovations
• Your site team is on top of their game, which means the community is running efficiently, and resident life borders on utopian.
• Existing residents are proud to call your community their home, and future residents are pounding down the door to move in.
• Associates, vendors, and residents always have the information they need because your communication skills are that good

Qualifications:

• Stellar record of management experience (2+ years preferred)
• Dynamic team leadership and communication abilities
• Expert time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced work environment
• Proven ability to manage budgets and proactively solve problems

About Cortland:

Founded in 2005, Cortland is an international, vertically integrated multifamily real estate investment, development, and management firm with a resident-centric approach to living experiences. Recognized as one of the top 10 multifamily owners and operators in the US, Cortland combines in-house design, construction, and operations to deliver value and innovation across its portfolio.

Join us as we reimagine apartment living and drive outsized returns through purpose, performance, and people.

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