Administrative​/Leasing Assistant

Work Steps from the Beach in a Professional Office Environment

Surf City Beach Cottages, a well-established 256-space, manufactured home community in Huntington Beach, is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative/Leasing Assistant to support daily office operations and provide leasing support, as needed. This role is ideal for someone who excels in organization, communication, and administrative coordination within a property management setting.

Founded in 1958, The Star Companies is a family-owned and operated firm specializing in the manufactured housing industry. With communities throughout California, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada, we provide value in housing and integrity in service. Star's Mission Statement is:
We provide superior service to manufactured home communities, maximizing value of the properties that we are entrusted to serve.

• Expect excellence
• Strong work ethic
• Take ownership
• Willing to learn
• Do the right thing
• Treat everyone with respect

The Administrative/Leasing Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the community office. This position supports management through administrative tasks, recordkeeping, resident communications, and compliance, while assisting with leasing activities, as needed.

• Administrative Support: Answer phones, manage correspondence, execute professional phone calls and written communications on behalf of the company, and support daily office operations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Records & Documentation: Prepare, organize, and maintain resident files, reports, invoices, leases, and other required documentation.
• Resident & Vendor Coordination: Serve as a primary point of contact for residents, vendors, and internal teams; track requests and follow up as appropriate.
• Compliance & Reporting: Assist with reports, data entry, and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to landlord-tenant law, lease requirements, and company policies.
• Leasing Support: Respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, and assist with application processing and move-ins.

• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheets, able to quickly learn new software.
• Understand landlord-tenant law and lease agreements.
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
• Strong written communication skills with experience drafting professional correspondence.
• Ability to work efficiently, manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, meet urgent deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Professional and courteous telephone manner; able to draft and send formal letters on behalf of the company.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, creativity, patience, sound judgment, flexibility, and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Has the ability to work at the mobile home park office in front of a computer screen/typing approximately 80% of a typical working day.
• Has the ability to bend, reach and lift boxes and office supplies up to 30 pounds.

• Associates degree and 2+ years of administrative or office experience.
• Property management or leasing experience preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Pay: $18 - $20 per hour, DOE
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental and vision
• 401k: includes company match
• Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays plus 5 vacation days first year
• Schedule 40 hours per week, (Saturday-Sunday plus three weekdays)
  Working weekends is a MUST!
• Location:
  
  Huntington Beach, CA 92648

If you are a dependable administrative professional who values organization, integrity, and teamwork, we encourage you to apply. Join a stable, family-owned company with a long-standing reputation - right by the beach.

If this position catches your eye, apply today.

Must be able to pass 7-year background check. Any job offer will be based on the results of background screening.