Affordable Community Director - Blue Ridge

At Elmington Living, we don't just manage properties — we build communities people are proud to call home. As the team behind 70+ affordable and market-rate assets across the country, we've earned our reputation through relentless care, sharp execution, and an eye for detail that never quits, guided by People First, Always. Execution with Integrity. Excellence by Design.

Looking for an opportunity to be part of a vibrant community at Blue Ridge Flats
? At Blue Ridge Flats, we are committed to creating an exceptional living experience for our residents. Blue Ridge Flats is an affordable community in East Austin offering 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom apartment homes with modern interiors and open-concept layouts. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities, nearby parks, quick access to major employers and retail, and a location less than 30 minutes from downtown Austin.

As a member of our team, you will play an important role in delivering outstanding service, building meaningful resident relationships, and helping create a welcoming community people are proud to call home. If you are passionate about customer service, collaboration, and making a positive impact every day, we would love to hear from you!

The Community Director (CD) is responsible for the full operation of an affordable housing community, including financial performance, compliance, leasing, resident relations, and staff supervision. The CD serves as the on-site leader and is accountable for delivering a well-maintained, fully compliant, and financially sound property.

Elmington Living offers competitive compensation that reflects the market and the impact of the role, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date, with no long waiting period. The company also provides life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage. Employees become eligible for the 401(k) plan with company match after 90 days and accrue vacation, sick, and personal time to recharge, in addition to receiving 10 paid holidays each year.

• Manage the property's operating budget and drive performance against budgeted NOI, NRI, bad debt, and management fee targets, including monthly variance reporting
• Operate within approved budgeted operating expenses for the property
• Maintain physical occupancy at or above budgeted levels through proactive leasing and retention strategy, while monitoring economic occupancy to ensure rent potential is being fully realized
• Approve invoices up to $500 within delegated authority as defined in the property's PMA
• Enforce a strict delinquency (DQ) process, including proactive rent collection efforts such as door-to-door visits, phone calls, and text outreach to delinquent residents, with resident account notes updated weekly
• Lead the eviction process when necessary, working with and following up with the local attorney throughout the process, in accordance with company and legal requirements
• Develop and execute the property's action plan to address performance gaps, tracking progress against budgeted targets

• Ensure the property remains in full compliance with LIHTC, HUD/Section 8, and applicable state program requirements
• Oversee accurate and timely income certifications, recertifications, and waitlist management
• Lead REAC, MOR, and state agency inspection preparation and on‑site walkthroughs
• Maintain accurate resident files in accordance with program and company file standards

• Drive leasing activity to meet and maintain budgeted occupancy targets
• Oversee the leasing team's performance, including tours, applications,…