Who We Are

Full-Time | $65,000 - $75,000 DOE | Competitive Benefits | In-Person

VanWest Partners is a fast-growing real estate investment firm specializing in self-storage and retail properties across the U.S. Through our ClearHome Self Storage brand, we acquire, develop, and optimize properties to enhance performance and maximize long-term value.

Join a fast-growing investment firm as an Asset Management Associate, where you'll take an active role in optimizing operations, driving portfolio performance, and contributing to key investment initiatives in a high-growth environment. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused, and thrives in an environment that values autonomy, strategy, and execution.

What You'll Gain

• Develop hands-on expertise in high-value real estate investments across retail and self-storage assets, strengthening your skills in operations, financial strategy, and capital projects within a growing investment firm.
• Advance your career in asset management by deepening your knowledge of acquisitions, financial strategy, and operations, while taking on greater responsibility in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Drive meaningful impact by applying your real estate knowledge to optimize processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance portfolio performance.
• Expand your leadership and collaboration skills by working with vendors, tenants, landlords, and internal teams, strengthening stakeholder management and operational expertise.

What You'll Own

• Drive property projects and maintenance support by playing a key role in capital improvements, vendor coordination, and work order management, ensuring projects stay on track and align with company goals.
• Optimize operations and solve challenges by identifying inefficiencies in maintenance, financial tracking, and vendor management, then developing and implementing practical solutions that improve property performance.
• Enhance acquisitions and due diligence by supporting property evaluations, investment reports, and financial analysis to ensure data-driven investment decisions.
• Oversee compliance, budgets, and financial responsibilities by handling lease abstracts, insurance claims, late notices, AR collections, CAM reconciliations, and budget tracking, working closely with accounting to ensure accuracy.
• Strengthen coordination across teams by working with tenants, landlords, vendors, and internal teams to ensure smooth lease execution, operational efficiency, and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Oversee administrative, reporting, and process functions by maintaining monthly reports, processing vendor invoices and change orders, and updating vendor records, while cross-training in back-office operations.

Who You Are

• A real estate professional with multiple years of experience in property management, real estate, or a related field, ready to contribute to a dynamic investment portfolio.
• A strategic problem-solver who identifies challenges, develops solutions, and drives execution to enhance operational efficiency and asset performance.
• A proactive project contributor with strong organizational skills, ensuring capital projects, financial processes, and lease administration run smoothly.
• A clear and strategic communicator who analyzes information, articulates solutions, and collaborates effectively with tenants, vendors, internal teams and stakeholders.
• A relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, balancing attention to detail with big-picture thinking to create meaningful impact.

Benefits Package

We offer a competitive compensation package along with benefits designed to support your growth and well-being, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered.
• 401(k) with a company match to invest in your future.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Professional development programs to help you advance your career.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture where your ideas and impact matter.

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