Property Manager – Affordable Housing

Enterprise Community Partners

Property Manager overseeing operations, marketing, and financial management for affordable housing communities. Leading and motivating a high-performance team while ensuring resident satisfaction.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides leadership, direction and oversight of overall operations for the property
Ensuring a safe and attractive living environment for residents and a great place to work for associates
Exceptional quality and service, sustained resident satisfaction and associate engagement, operational efficiency, and strong financial results
Attracts, retains, coaches, motivates and leads a high-performance team
Holds the team accountable for meeting all mission, quality, safety and other performance standards
Oversees operations, marketing, financial management and maintenance of the assigned property
Continuously monitors the building, grounds, and surrounding areas to ensure community safety, cleanliness, and attractiveness
Develops the community’s annual operating budget and maintenance plans
Monitors expenses, revenues and financial metrics; makes recommendations and adjustments to achieve financial and other performance targets
Interacts routinely with residents; communicates effectively, appropriately, and courteously with residents, associates, management and guests
Implements and monitors compliance with Enterprise Residential policies and procedures
Ensures solid understanding of Enterprise Residential’s operational and human resources policies and procedures among community staff
Leads and directs sales and marketing activities both on and off site to achieve occupancy goals
Ensures strict compliance with the Fair Housing Act; qualifies prospective residents in compliance with program requirements
Manages lease renewal process; collects rents; monitors and manages delinquencies and collections; maintains accurate records
Implements and monitors safety protocols; sets a strong example and holds associates accountable for practicing a culture of safety
Promotes resident services initiatives in conjunction with the Resident Services Department
Prepares, monitors, and distributes reports on a variety of operational and financial data
Participates in and attends all required training sessions; ensures associates are fully trained and aware of job responsibilities
Identifies succession candidates and implements career development plans for property level associates
Supports other communities as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum three years property management experience or management experience in a related field
At least two years in a supervisory role preferred
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
NCHM COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) & TCS (Tax Credit Specialist) Certification or equivalent certification from a nationally-recognized compliance training program and experience, or ability and commitment to obtain certifications at the next available course offering
Demonstrated experience and solid track record in marketing and leasing
Strong financial acumen; demonstrated ability to understand basic financial statements and to manage expenses and revenue within budgets
Ability to lead, direct, and motivate others to innovate and excel
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment demonstrating strong organizational and follow up skills along with an ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact, in English, with a diverse group of associates, residents and external agencies
Ability to apply reason, logic, and advanced problem-solving skills to resolve complex and/or sensitive issues
Ability to read, in English, at a level sufficient to understand policies and procedures, safety notices, general business correspondence and/or documentation
Strong computer and keyboarding skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to quickly master new applications
Excellent interpersonal skills
Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy
Strong customer service orientation to all residents
Strong attention to detail
Ability to handle a high volume of telephone calls

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching contributions
Flexible work arrangements
Annual performance bonuses
Generous paid leave programs
Dental care plans
Vision care plans
Family-building benefits such as adoption and surrogacy support
Health advocacy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Mental health benefits
Financial education
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses and certifications

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Hard Skills & Tools

property managementfinancial managementmarketingleasingbudgetingcompliancesafety protocolsreportingproblem-solvingcustomer service

Soft Skills

leadershipteam motivationorganizational skillscommunicationinterpersonal skillsattention to detailpositive attitudeenthusiasmenergyability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

NCHM COSTCSG.E.D.