Property Manager FT I

Job DetailsJob Location: Woodland Park - Hickory , NC 28601Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $59,000.00 - $62,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 10%Woodland Park Apartments - 1726 3rd Avenue NW Hickory , NC 28601 Build a Community, Not Just Manage a Property If you enjoy creating a well-run community, solving problems, building relationships, and seeing the results of your work every day, this could be the opportunity for you. Community Housing Partners is looking for a Property Manager I to oversee the day-to-day operations of a single property or small portfolio. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of property performance while working with residents, maintenance teams, vendors, and internal partners to keep the community operating smoothly. Why You’ll Love Working for CHP Community Housing Partners Ranked No. 2 Nationally, Named to Best Places to Work in Virginia List Predictable schedule — primarily Monday–Friday, 8–5 with an on-call schedule (not constant nights/weekends) 30 days off in your first year — real time to recharge Competitive pay starting at $59k + overtime + bonus potential Benefits that start within 30 days — no long wait periods. Medical, Dental, and Vision start on the 1st of the month after your hire date. Paid maternity and paternity leave after 90 days.  Retirement contributions you don’t have to chase — we invest in you automatically. 403B retirement plan up to 5%, the company contributes 3% regardless of an employee’s contribution. Additionally, the company matches 2% of the amount an employee contributes. To learn more about CHP's employee benefits, please click this link  www.communityhousingpartners.org/benefits. What You’ll Do As a Property Manager I, you’ll be responsible for the daily performance and resident experience of your community. You will: Manage daily property operations, including leasing, rent collection, resident services, and maintenance coordination. Help maintain 97% or greater occupancy by minimizing vacancy loss and supporting timely unit turns. Coordinate move-ins, move-outs, leasing activity, and unit readiness. Conduct property and unit inspections and help maintain community condition standards. Collect, post, and track rent payments accurately. Monitor property income, expenses, collections, and budget performance. Maintain accurate financial records, reports, and documentation. Complete resident recertifications and maintain required compliance documentation. Help ensure compliance with LIHTC, HUD, RD, Fair Housing, and other affordable housing requirements. Support regulatory reviews, audits, and property inspections. Coordinate maintenance requests and follow up to ensure work is completed. Support quarterly, INSPIRE, and other required property inspections. Help ensure vacant units are ready for occupancy within established timelines, with a goal of 10 days or less. Supervise and coordinate the work of on-site team members. Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and training. Respond to resident questions and concerns professionally and work toward timely resolutions. Build strong working relationships with residents, vendors, community partners, and internal teams. What Success Looks Like You’ll know you’re succeeding when: Residents receive responsive, professional service. Occupancy remains strong and vacancies are filled quickly. Rent collection and financial records are accurate and timely. Compliance files and recertifications stay organized and current. Maintenance requests are followed through to completion. Property inspections are completed successfully. Your team understands priorities and works together effectively. The property remains organized, financially stable, and well maintained. What You Bring You don’t need to know everything on day one. We’re looking for someone who can take ownership, stay organized, communicate well, and learn quickly. Strong candidates will bring: Experience in property management, affordable housing, leasing, customer service, operations, compliance, or administration. Knowledge of or exposure to LIHTC, HUD, RD, or Fair Housing requirements is preferred. Strong organizational and time-management skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service and conflict-resolution skills. The ability to communicate clearly and professionally with residents, team members, vendors, and partners. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records. Leadership skills and the ability to coordinate or supervise others. Comfort working with budgets, rent collection, financial reports, and property documentation. Technology You’ll Use You should be comfortable learning and using technology as part of your daily work, including: Property management software such as Yardi, RentCafe, or similar platforms Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams Mobile apps for inspections, work orders, and communication PDF, scanning, document management, and electronic signature tools Digital reporting and workflow systems Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in business, real estate, property management, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience. Affordable housing experience with programs such as HUD, LIHTC, or RD is preferred. Experience in customer service, operations, property management, or compliance is preferred. Certifications such as CAM, CPM, or Fair Housing are beneficial but not required. Schedule This position requires a consistent on-site presence. The customary schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Occasional evening, weekend, or after-hours work may be required based on property needs and the on-call schedule. Ready to Make an Impact Where You Work? At CHP, property management is about more than buildings. It’s about creating communities where residents feel supported, properties perform well, and employees have the tools and benefits they need to build meaningful careers. If you’re ready to take ownership of a community, develop your property management expertise, and join an organization recognized as a great place to work, apply today to become a Property Manager I with Community Housing Partners. About the Company: CHP works to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable. Our vision is healthy, sustainable communities for everyone. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, CHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award-winning homes and neighborhoods. Together with our partners, we revitalize communities, foster stability for our residents, and promote a healthier planet for future generations. If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our recruiting team at recruiting@chpc2.org, (540) 299-5477 (phone), (877) 540-8049 (fax), or 711 (TTY/TDD). NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES CHP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee, and if a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, CHP may pursue and hire the candidate(s) without obligation to the recruiter or agency. Qualifications