Property Manager

The Van Wert County Foundation

138 East Main Street

Van Wert, OH 45891

The Property Manager coordinates the use, leasing, activation, and transition of The Van Wert County Foundation’s real estate portfolio. This role helps move each property toward a clear next step, whether through leasing, build-out, improvement, sale, transfer, demolition, parking, infrastructure use, activation, or continued hold. The position develops property-specific recommendations for the CEO, Property Committee, and Board; oversees leasing strategy, rental rate recommendations, occupancy tracking, tenant prospects, lease-related property performance, and property/project reporting for funding agencies;

and coordinates with the Administrative & Leasing Coordinator and Maintenance Manager to ensure leasing activity, property readiness, and reporting needs are aligned.

• Property Tracking – Track and report on property status, occupancy, vacancies, lease expirations, tenant prospects, rental rates, build-out needs, activation opportunities, and recommended next steps. Manage tech platforms such as Yardi Voyager for CRM, leasing, and property operations.
• Board Recommendations – Prepare clear recommendations for the CEO, Property Committee, and Board regarding leasing, activation, improvement, disposition, demolition, parking, infrastructure, or transfer opportunities.
• Project Management – Coordinate property-related projects from planning through execution, including leasing readiness, improvements, tenant build-outs, demolition, parking, infrastructure, sale, transfer, or hold strategies.
• Leasing Strategy – Lead commercial and residential leasing strategy, including tenant recruitment, tenant fit, occupancy goals, rental rates, lease priorities, and renewal recommendations.
• Build-Out Coordination – Coordinate tenant build-outs by aligning scope, budget, timing, contractor work, tenant responsibilities, Foundation responsibilities, and internal approvals.
• Funding & Compliance Reporting – Coordinate property and project information needed for grant, public funding, tax credit, lender, or agency reporting, including progress updates, occupancy information, project status, budget support, and documentation requests.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Coordinate with the Administrative & Leasing Coordinator, Maintenance Manager, CFO, legal counsel, contractors, public partners, and advisors to ensure decisions are organized, timely, and actionable.

• Experience in real estate, leasing, property management, project coordination, or a related field.
• Ability to identify and recruit commercial tenants and assess fit.
• Understanding of rental rates, lease terms, occupancy, vacancies, tenant mix, and property financials.
• Ability to coordinate tenant build-outs, property improvements, and activation projects.
• Ability to organize property information and develop clear recommendations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, lease records, property data, budgets, and project tracking tools.
• Familiarity with downtown, mixed-use, commercial, residential, nonprofit-owned properties, or community redevelopment preferred.

Mid-level to experienced

Salary range is $80k + commensurate with experience. Benefits include a 403(b) match up to 5%, health insurance, an HSA contribution, Life Insurance, and more.