Roving Community Manager

Company Description

Abode Communities is a regional non‑profit real estate development and property management firm. Abode Communities Property Management manages 43+ multifamily residential communities serving some 6,200 low‑income people throughout California. The organization, with a 98% portfolio‑wide occupancy rate, offers a full range of professional services to ensure its residential and housing portfolios remain physically solvent and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Property‑management staff members go above and beyond to ensure each property becomes a pillar within its community, creating vibrant, connected spaces that support residents’ emotional, physical and financial well‑being.

• Compliance/HUD/TCAC. All duties related to processing tenant applications including marketing the property, accepting and receiving applications, qualifying applicants by checking credit and criminal background, previous landlord and other references, verifying income, maintaining waiting list, showing apartments and reviewing lease contracts with tenants.
• Annually re‑certify tenants by the effective date.
• Review and prepare for audits from regulatory agencies and investors by ensuring that all internal and regulatory compliance requirements are followed and completed.
• Attend training classes and seminars to stay current with appropriate property required certification.
• Maintain tenant and unit files in accordance with regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Housing Act as it pertains to leasing, applicants and the waiting list.
• Complete move‑in files for approval.
• Work closely with property management personnel and assist in training.
• Provide requested documentation for completion of reporting, including Urban Futures Reporting, CDLAC, & TCAC.
• Assist Community Manager with preparation of federal, state and local audits.
• Walk units to ensure move‑in ready in accordance with Abode Communities policies and procedures.
• Provide training to new staff as needed.
• Provide preliminary review of files before submission to third‑party agency.
• Conduct onsite review of all properties adhering to policies, regulatory agreements, waitlist, move‑in files, annual recertifications, resident files, and filing systems as needed.
• Ensure rent increase notices are distributed on time as required.

• Organize, track and collaborate new lease ups.
• Complete lease/renewal paperwork to ensure completion to company standards.
• Explain lease information to residents.
• Work closely with Compliance team to ensure resident files are properly assembled and audit‑ready.
• Walk apartment units prior to showing and occupancy by resident.
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly leasing reports as required.
• Maintain professional communication with residents, applicants, and other stakeholders.
• Report all property issues, leasing objections, and potential liabilities along with recommendations for solving such issues to Regional Manager.
• Prepare and maintain complete resident and general office files; keeping proper documentation at all times.
• Special Project as assigned by Director of Property Operations or designee.

• 5 years’ experience in Affordable Housing; compliance knowledge required.
• College Degree preferred. High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of one certification desired out of:
  National Affordable Housing Professional Certification (TCS), HCCP, COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist), or CPO (Certified Professional of Occupancy).
• Strong working knowledge of Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, CTCAC Compliance Manual, HUD Handbook (Section 4350.03) and other applicable guidebooks.
• Team player but can work independently.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Valid California Driver’s License and insured vehicle.

• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Vacation and sick leave benefits.

Abode Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Abode Communities embraces equal opportunity and diversity as a core value. We define diversity as fostering an organizational culture of inclusion, where different experiences and perspectives of those we serve and those with whom we work are respected and valued. Abode Communities fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from diverse candidate pools. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.