Community Associate; HOA Manager in Training

Overview

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with education, expertise, and innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit

Job Description

Join CAMS (Community Association Management Services), where our dynamic team specializes in homeowner, property, and condo association management, including high-rise, mixed-use, and lifestyle communities. CAMS values a supportive culture, inclusion, and growth.

The community associate (CA) or “manager in training” is a full-time, salaried role that immerses newcomers in community management. You will shadow community managers within the regional office and begin the educational journey to become a portfolio manager. You will be supported by a team of specialists assisting the general membership of our communities. The transition from CA to community manager (CM) typically occurs after six to eighteen months, depending on readiness, with check-ins and performance reviews to determine when you are prepared to move forward.

• Maintain an open line of communication with boards of directors and homeowners.
• Prepare and present budgets to your boards.
• Analyze monthly financial reports and create variance reports for your boards.
• Create monthly management reports.
• Contact and coordinate with vendors for community maintenance projects.
• Oversee daily operations of your portfolio of communities.
• Regularly attend board meetings as well as internal team meetings.
• Supervise administrative and maintenance staff when applicable.

CAMS provides training through a learning management system and hands-on opportunities. You will follow a learning path with modules related to the industry and duties you will master. You will work closely with a mentor or shadow an experienced team member who will provide practical learning opportunities. You will gain exposure to assisting in different departments, attend on-site meetings and inspections, and act as administrative assistants to gain insight into the CM role.

Monthly in-house meetings provide continued training sessions for community managers.

• Proven proficiency in learning new technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Proven capability to review and analyze financial reports.
• Grasp of contractual bidding processes.
• Knowledge of proper meeting order.
• Familiarity with the architectural request process.
• Ability to create and maintain a proper working budget.

• Associate degree or higher preferred
• Property Management related experience

The salary range for this position is $45,000-$48,000 annually and is determined by the candidate’s previous experience and qualifications, which are explained and proven during the interview.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Accident coverage
• Critical Illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus opportunities and stipends for business mileage are available once a community associate graduates to a community manager position.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.