Assistant Community Manager

Job Category : Onsite Operations & Management

Requisition Number : RESID
003957

• Posted :
  August 26, 2026
• Full-Time

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Plainfield, IL 60544, USA

Continental Properties is looking for an enthusiastic and customer-centric Resident Relations Manager to join our team at our beautiful Sixteen-30 residential apartment community in Plainfield, IL.

You will help lead the successful operations of the community. Our Resident Relations Managers perform responsibilities related to business operations, resident satisfaction, leasing activity, financial reporting, rent collection, renewals, and marketing. You will report to the Community Manager of the property.

Position Specifics

• Full-Time
• Pay: $20.00- $25.00
• Additional earning potential through position-specific performance incentives

Providing an Exceptional Resident Experience

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience by bringing a courteous, professional attitude to every interaction while ensuring our community always looks its best by inspecting and preparing tour-ready units and maintaining a clean, inviting model and tour path daily

Driving Success Through Sales & Marketing

• Drive leasing success from first contact to move-in. Responding to inquiries, conducting tours, following up with prospects, and coordinating seamless move-ins while leveraging creative marketing, advertising, resident events, and technology to achieve revenue and occupancy goals

Day-to-Day Office & Community Operations

• Ensure a best-in-class resident experience by managing prospect and resident follow-ups, conducting move-in and move-out inspections, and leading execution on lease renewals, evictions and occupancy tracking. All while maintaining full compliance with Fair Housing, Tax Compliance, and all applicable regulations

Your Role in Revenue & Retention

• Manage the financial pulse of the property from rent collection and payment processing to monthly financials and delinquency management while building genuine relationships with residents, addressing their needs, and ensuring they are excited to renew

Skills for Success:

• Brings 2+ years of apartment leasing experience with a solid foundation in resident relations and property finances including rent collection, payment processing, and account management
• Can work a flexible schedule —including weekends, evenings, and holidays—because great service doesn't clock out at 5
• Comfortable balancing desk work with being on your feet—touring the community (for a period of up to 8 hours), climbing stairs, cleaning units, and using standard office tools like computers and phones throughout the day

Why You'll Love Life at Continental:

Our award-winning culture foster innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:

• Career Growth : You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness : Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
• Balance : We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and 4 company-paid half-days during designated months.
• Community & Connection : Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here !
• Culture of Belonging : The Continental…