What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Manager position at Arboreal Management?
Portfolio Manager – In Person (Seattle, WA)
$75,000 – $85,000 Benefits
About Arboreal Management
Arboreal Management is a mission-driven property management company focused on affordable and workforce housing in the Pacific Northwest. We’ve grown quickly to manage over 5,000 homes with integrity, care, and a commitment to long-term community success. Our strength lies in combining strong operations, deep compliance expertise, and modern technology to deliver exceptional outcomes for residents, partners, and regulators.
About the Role
We’re looking for a dynamic Portfolio Manager to oversee a collection of micro-unit residential buildings in Seattle. This is your chance to lead a talented team, shape strategy, and make a real difference in the lives of hundreds of residents.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Impact & Mission: Your work directly improves housing access and quality for people in your community.
Leadership & Growth: You’ll lead a skilled team while collaborating closely with senior leadership in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
Variety & Challenge: No two days are the same—you’ll be driving leasing success, overseeing maintenance, ensuring compliance, and improving operations.
Culture & Support: We believe in data-driven decisions, respectful resident relationships, and a team-first mindset.
️ What You'll Do
Own the Portfolio: Lead day-to-day operations across multiple properties—leasing, pricing, compliance, and maintenance.
Inspire & Guide: Manage and mentor leasing, admin, and maintenance staff to hit goals and grow professionally.
Drive Performance: Manage NOI, financial reporting, and Section 8 paperwork with precision and care.
Innovate: Identify opportunities for improvement and lead light rehab projects as needed.
Collaborate: Partner with our accounting team, senior leaders, and vendors to deliver consistent results.
What You'll Bring
2 years of property management experience, ideally with multiple properties.
Experience working at affordable properties.
A love of turning around challenging properties.
Proven leadership skills and the ability to build strong, effective teams.
Comfort in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
A data-oriented, problem-solving mindset.
Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Immediate performance based bonus available.
Leadership role in a growing, mission-driven organization.
Opportunity to shape and optimize operations with strong executive backing.
Collaborative team culture that values innovation, excellence, and integrity.