Assistant Property Manager (Clark Residence)

  • Full-time

Company Description

Abode Communities is a regional non-profit architectural, real estate development and property management firm. An industry leader, Abode Communities has built more than 3,000 units of permanent affordable housing and other community facilities to serve the needs of low income people throughout Southern California. With ownership in 35 properties, Abode Communities has an asset base of $300 million and its real estate portfolio generates $14 million per year.  Abode Communities currently employs 151 staff members, 45 of which are in the Los Angeles corporate office and over 100 are on-site at its properties. The annual corporate budget is approximately $6 million. As a non-profit firm, Abode Communities has a double bottom line – a social mission to serve the community and a professional responsibility to assure the financial viability of the organization and its developments.

Our mission is to open new doors in people’s lives through creative and responsible design, development and operation of service-enhanced affordable housing.

Job Description

The position is responsible for assisting the Property Manager in managing day-to-day operations of the property, including but not limited to the following:
•    Conducting clerical duties: answering the phones, filling, preparing and distributing notices, setting up for meetings, etc.
•    Office Management (e.g. assist in maintaining tenant files, service requests, purchase orders, incident reports, etc.)
•    Administrative and Financial (e.g. assist in obtaining/process rental applications, handle rent collections and deposits, assist in the process of move-ins/move-outs, assist in the process of annual re-certifications, etc.)
•    Property Maintenance (e.g. assist in the scheduling of work performed by vendors and maintenance staff, conduct property inspections, log and file maintenance work orders, ordering supplies, etc.)
•    Maintain positive tenant relations and deliver outstanding customer service
•    Maintain strong communication with property manager and maintenance staff.
•    Provide support in any other area requested by the Regional Property Supervisor.
•    Attend meetings as requested

Qualifications

•    High school diploma or equivalent
•    One year property management experience, preferably with tax credit (TCAC) properties
•    Prior property management experience may be substituted for two years of general office/administrative assistant or customer service experience
•    Must be able to read, write and speak English with the ability to write clear reports and other correspondence
•    Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)
•    Computer Literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel)
•    Valid CA driver's license and auto insurance required.
•    Ability to communicate with residents and co-workers from diverse cultures and backgrounds

Additional Information

This full-time hourly position comes with a competitive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Flex Spending Account, company-paid Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) plan with Employer Match. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Generous paid time off policies (Vacation starting at 12 days per year, 12 Sick days, 10 Company Paid Holidays, Bereavement and Jury Duty).

Abode Communities is an equal opportunity employer.