• Job Description

  Req#: 2004960

  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

  • 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.

  
  

  Bonus Qualifications:

  
  

  • Managerial Experience

• About the company

  Equity Residential is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded owners and operators of high-quality rental apartment properties.

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