Lease-Up Community Manager

 

Lease-Up Community Manager (St. Johns Cottages)

Join our team at St. Johns Cottages, a brand-new lease-up community designed to offer an exceptional resident lifestyle from day one. As a key member of the Dream Live Prosper Communities team, you’ll play a vital role in introducing this community to the market, helping us achieve full occupancy, and creating a welcoming environment that residents are proud to call home.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Lease-Up Community Manager to market and tour prospective residents, highlighting the unique features and lifestyle that set St. Johns Cottages apart. You will be responsible for generating interest, securing leases, and building strong relationships with future residents throughout the leasing process. Your efforts will directly contribute to a successful community launch and long-term resident satisfaction.

Dream Here: Careers at Dream Live Prosper Communities

At Dream Live Prosper Communities, we believe in building not just great communities, but also great careers. We are looking for dedicated, driven professionals to join our team and help us create thriving communities that enrich lives.

Our team members go above and beyond to provide exceptional service, ensuring that our residents love where they live. As a subsidiary of DLP Capital, we uphold a culture of excellence, growth, and purpose. DLP Capital has been recognized on multiple Best Places to Work lists and has been featured on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for 10 consecutive years.

If you're looking for a career with a mission-driven company that values growth, leadership, and impact, Dream Live Prosper Communities is the place for you.

About this opportunity: 

• Location: Dream St Johns Cottages 6805 St Johns Ave, Palatka, FL 32177
• Bonus: Monthly and quarterly bonus potential based on performance.
• Position type: Full-time 
• This job requires a flexible schedule with varied work hours that may include weekends. 

What we are looking for in a Community Manager Candidate:

• Strong background in multi-year multifamily property management.
• 3+ years of experience in managing multiple direct reports.
• 3+ Years of Lease-up Experience 
• Proven ability to drive positive results while embodying and promoting core values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills, including working with income and financial statements.
• Demonstrated examples of change leadership and on-site project management responsibility.
• Empowerment, accountability, and a successful track record of achieving goals, driving performance, and developing team members.
• Experience with Appfolio, G-suite, and Microsoft Office is a plus.

What you will do as a Community Manager :

• Monitor leasing documents, data entry, and review renters insurance, utility transfers, move-ins, and file checklists.
• Review and approve/decline applications, update Appfolio decisions, and execute all new leases.
• Maintain up-to-date marketing materials for available units, ensuring 95% occupancy.
• Assist with court appearances and handle notices.
• Review and provide feedback on leads, tours, and follow-up activities.
• Track leasing activity and provide detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance data.
• Host monthly leasing meetings, including reviewing challenges, incentives, availability, and bonuses.
• Submit commissions for leasing agents by payroll cutoff dates.
• Onboard, train, and mentor new Leasing Agents.
• Review renewals and upcoming properties with the General Manager.
• Assist with property inspections and communication with single-family teams.
• Manage security deposit dispositions and attend required meetings.

What Motivates Us:

Making an Impact: At DLP, making a difference is at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s for our residents, investors, or business partners.

Embracing Challenges: We view roadblocks as opportunities and proactively seek solutions.

Growth: We’ve been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for twelve consecutive years.

Who We Are:

What We Do: We finance the building of Thriving Communities.

Our Mission: To lead in funding and building Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing, transforming the nation.

Our Purpose: