Bilingual Community Manager

Job Details

Job Location:

Wapato, WA 98951

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: $20.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

The Community Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a tax credit and farm worker housing community while ensuring compliance with affordable housing regulations and program requirements. This role supports residents by providing excellent customer service, maintaining occupancy, coordinating leasing activities, and fostering a safe and welcoming living environment. The Community Manager works closely with residents, staff, and community partners while managing property operations, compliance documentation, rent collection, and resident relations in accordance with LIHTC and farm worker housing guidelines.

• Understand and enforce the CCHS property management policies and procedures, the community’s rules and regulations, and the terms of the lease and other addenda.
• Achieve the goals and objectives established for the property.
• Comply with the Washington state residential Landlord & Tenant Act and all other governmental laws and regulations.
• Immediately report any safety or health hazard or usual event to supervisor.
• Operate the property within the budgeted guidelines established for the property.
• Ensure all services and work are completed as contracted prior to approval of invoices.
• Ensure invoices are coded in accordance with the descriptive Chart of Accounts and promptly approve and submit all property invoices for payment.
• Ensure site employees promote high standards of professional appearance and positive relationships with residents, owners, co‑workers, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure courteous and timely response to all resident requests and work orders and implement resident retention programs.
• Monitor and verify that applicants selected from the waiting list are qualified in compliance with funder requirements.
• Assist in budget preparation and budget tracking.
• Show units available to be rented, conduct move‑in inspections, and complete condition checklists with the Maintenance Technician.
• Personally inspect the property daily, including all common areas, parking lots, and vacant apartments.
• Verify and recertify resident income, assets, and applicable deductions per funding requirements to determine eligibility.
• Prepare and distribute financial, leasing, and other related reports and documents promptly.
• Maintain accurate and complete resident, unit, and property records.
• Collaborate with the Residential Services Coordinator to ensure that resident services and property management are compatibly carried out.
• Ensure all tenants pay rent, maintenance charges, and other charges due in a timely manner.
• Issue warning notices and eviction notices, coordinate repayment plans, and attend tenant hearings.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing Laws and facilitate positive and effective resolution of tenant‑related problems and complaints, referring residents to appropriate service providers as necessary.
• Obtain competitive bids and proposals for any work or services necessary for daily operations of the property.
• Perform all work assignments as requested by supervisor.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Experience:
  
  Prior working experience in the property management field; demonstrated computer, accounting, and clerical skills necessary to meet position requirements; two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring moderate physical exertion, talking, and hearing on a regular basis up to 90% of the time.
• Non‑
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be self‑motivated, able to work independently, and able to perform duties with minimal supervision; must work well with people from diverse social and economic backgrounds; ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondence; basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); ability to receive and follow written instructions.
• Special
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, and…