Traveling Community Manager - Affordable Housing

Accountabilities:

• • Oversee day-to-day operations and overall performance of assigned affordable housing properties while ensuring adherence to HUD, Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and other applicable leasing and housing regulations.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of HUD 4350.3 requirements and coordinate responses to regulatory agencies with compliance teams.
  • Develop and implement intervention strategies for residents who are not meeting lease or compliance requirements, working closely with regional and compliance leadership.
  • Prepare properties for REAC reviews, EHS violation clearance, Management and Occupancy Reviews, investor site reviews, LIHTC reviews, and annual or interim recertification reviews.
  • Support residents by responding to requests, questions, concerns, and complaints, while maintaining professional and service-oriented communication.
  • Monitor property-wide arrears and litigation matters, document lease violations, coordinate evictions, collect monthly rents and late fees, process applications, pursue delinquencies through legal action, and monitor bad-debt write-offs.
  • Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, emergencies, and other operational updates with on-site teams.
  • Supervise, direct, and monitor preventive and emergency maintenance and repairs to ensure properties remain safe, well-maintained, and compliant with applicable regulations.
  • Coordinate vendor bids and contractor quotes, conduct and document unit inspections, and complete bi-annual property walk-throughs with the Building Superintendent.
  • Prepare property reports identifying building needs and ensuring required maintenance, repairs, and improvements are appropriately planned and addressed.
  • Provide and obtain updates on construction projects and unit renovations, collaborating with construction teams to support inspections, access requirements, and violation prevention.
  • Participate in monthly financial catch-up meetings and monitor property budgets and financial performance.

  Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of management experience, including team supervision; experience in property management, hospitality, retail, or restaurant management is relevant.
  • Experience working in affordable housing environments, with knowledge of applicable compliance requirements and operating practices.
  • COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Professional of Occupancy) certification is required.
  • TCS certification for tax credit properties is required.
  • Experience with EIV is required, while Yardi experience is preferred.
  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to work effectively with operational and property management documentation.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, vendors, contractors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
  • Willingness and ability to travel 100% of the time in support of properties across the Northeast and Southeast portfolios.

  Benefits:

  • Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • 100% travel-based role supporting Northeast and Southeast property portfolios.
  • Generous employer contribution toward medical insurance.
  • Employer-paid vision insurance.
  • Company-matched 401(k): 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2%.
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • 15 days of PTO.
  • 7 paid sick days.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Nationwide pet insurance.
  • Disability insurance.
  • Laser correction discount.
  • Employee discounts on appliances, apparel, and other products.