At DLP, we empower our Community Managers to oversee the intricacies of our multi-million dollar business, encompassing the care of our investments, residents, customers, and associates. This role transcends the typical responsibilities of a property manager, providing a broad scope and elevated level of accountability. As a Community Manager, you will directly interface with the senior executive team and your immediate supervisor, ensuring seamless communication on all aspects of property operations. 

Our commitment revolves around delivering a WOW experience for residents, owners, and employees, emphasizing excellence in renting, collecting rents, resident retention, marketing, inspections, and revenue growth.

Dream Live Prosper Communities 

Welcome to our apartment communities, where affordable housing is attainable without sacrificing quality. Our properties feature spacious floor plans, modern finishes, and various community amenities, providing residents with the means to live their best lives. Join us in creating a WOW experience for residents as an integral part of the Dream Live Prosper Communities Team. Here's to the good life.

About this opportunity: 

• Location: Park East I & II, 567 Sharp Lane Baton Rouge LA 70815
• Compensation: $55,000-$65,000 DOE plus Bonus
• Position type: Full-time 
• This job requires a flexible schedule with varied work hours that may include weekends. 

What we are looking for in a Community Manager Candidate:

• Strong background in multi-year multifamily property management.
• 3 years of experience in managing multiple direct reports.
• Proven ability to drive positive results while embodying and promoting core values.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills, including working with income and financial statements.
• Demonstrated examples of change leadership and on-site project management responsibility.
• Empowerment, accountability, and a successful track record of achieving goals, driving performance, and developing team members.
• Experience with AppFolio, G-suite, and Microsoft Office is a plus.

What you will do as a Community Manager :

• Monitor leasing documents, and data entry, and review renters insurance, utility transfers, move-ins, and file checklists.
• Review and approve/decline applications, update Appfolio decisions, and execute all new leases.
• Maintain up-to-date marketing materials for available units, ensuring 95% occupancy.
• Assist with court appearances and handle notices.
• Review and provide feedback on leads, tours, and follow-up activities.
• Track leasing activity and provide detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance data.
• Host monthly leasing meetings, reviewing challenges, incentives, availability, and bonuses.
• Submit commissions for leasing agents by payroll cutoff dates.
• Onboard, train, and mentor new team members. 
• Review renewals and retention with area operations manager with an eye to maximize revenue.
• Assist with property inspections and communication..
• Manage security deposit dispositions and attend required meetings.

What you're motivated by:

• A fast pace. We’ve grown exponentially, and new team members continue to join our Dream Communities family.
• ​A leadership team that trusts each other communicates effectively and is committed to helping team members grow personally and professionally.
• Visionary, intelligent, and innovative CEO. Ours is the kind of leader you read about, hope to work with, and learn from.
• A culture focused on developing and investing in team members - coaching, training, and supporting each other. We have a mantra of “Leaders made here” at Dream Communities, which is focused on developing and growing leaders.

Our Mission:

At Dream Live Prosper Communities, we are committed to making an impact - whether it's through acquiring and developing real estate, building relationships, or empowering our team members with the tools they need to achieve their dreams. We are proud to have been named on multiple Best Places to Work lists for over six years and have remained on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for ten consecutive years.

Benefits and Perks:

PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, rent discount, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self-improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.