Gaines Investment Trust

Apartment Community Manager - Encinitas & Escondido, CA

Gaines Investment Trust  •  La Jolla, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Position: Community Manager
Encinitas and Escondido, California
 Gaines Investment Trust is building our team and looking to connect with experienced Community Managers for our apartment communities in Encinitas and Escondido, California. This role is ideal for a strong leader who is passionate about team development, operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional resident experience. Compensation:
• Commensurate with experience
• Monthly performance bonuses tied to asset performance
 What You Will Do:
• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the community
• Hire, train, and develop high-performing team members
• Supervise office and maintenance staff to ensure operational excellence
• Lead, coach, and motivate the onsite team to achieve performance goals
• Foster a positive, professional, and productive work environment
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback
• Maintain strong curb appeal and overall property presentation
• Ensure timely rent collection and delinquency management
• Oversee service requests and ensure work orders are completed promptly and professionally
• Ensure vacant units are turned efficiently and meet company standards
 What You Will Also Do:
• Assist in preparing annual operating budgets and monitor monthly financial performance
• Analyze and report on property performance, including variances
• Partner with marketing to drive traffic and leasing performance
• Maintain high occupancy while optimizing rental rates based on market conditions
• Monitor resident satisfaction and proactively address concerns to maintain a strong community reputation
 What You Will Bring:
• 3+ years of experience as a Community Manager, preferably with large communities
• Previous property management experience is required; candidates without direct experience will not be considered
• Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Yardi
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and act with urgency
• Professional appearance and adherence to company standards
• Flexibility to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, when needed
• Ability to respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours
 Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Rent Discount
• Professional Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Paid Holidays, and a Floating Holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Optional Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
 About Gaines Investment Trust:
Gaines Investment Trust is a family-owned real estate investment and management company with a portfolio of over 8,000 apartment homes across multiple states. We are long-term owners and do not manage properties for third parties, which allows us to provide stability, consistent training, and career growth opportunities for our team members.
Gaines Investment Trust

About Gaines Investment Trust

G.I.T. is a dynamic, 100% family-owned, real estate investment & management company established in 1966.  We own and operate over 8,000 beautiful multi-family apartments spanning six states. G.I.T. is proud to be one of the few large real estate firms that own every single unit that we manage. We don’t flip properties, we nurture them for decades.

At G.I.T. we are highly invested not only in our properties but in our people. Firstly, we’re invested in the success and future of every single employee. We express this by caring for each team member through industry-leading pay, generous performance bonuses, health benefits paid for by the Company, opportunities for upward mobility growth, onsite apartment rental discounts, and more. Secondly, we’re invested in the 13,000+ residents that we serve every day, with a focus on providing them with excellent customer service and a great place to call home.

At G.I.T. we hire passionate people who take pride in their performance. When you join GIT, you join an agile company that feels large enough to see yourself there for a long time, yet intimate because it will feel like family, and has great power and influence as a predominant and respected player in the multifamily real estate industry.

Our Commitment:

At Gaines Investment Trust, we’re committed to taking care of each resident’s home, just like it’s our own. We pride ourselves on paying attention to the details, exhibiting positive attitudes, and being resourceful problem-solvers. We run our business by doing the right thing when nobody is looking and treating our customers the way we would like to be treated.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
La Jolla, CA
Year Founded
1966
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