Job Description

Job Title: Community Property Manager – On-Site Housing Operations

Location: Franklin, PA

Position Type: Full-Time, Day Shift

Industry: Residential Property Management / Subsidized & Affordable Housing

Position Summary

Arbors Management Inc. has an immediate opening for an energetic, results-driven Community Property Manager to direct on-site operations at a family housing community in Franklin, PA.

In this leadership role, you will be the driving force behind the neighborhood’s operational success—balancing lease administration, program compliance, facility upkeep, and positive resident engagement.

Primary Responsibilities of the Property Manager

• Drive Community Occupancy: Spearhead marketing and leasing initiatives to sustain high occupancy targets (95%+) while minimizing outstanding balances and rental arrears (under 5%).
• Program Compliance & File Audits: Process incoming applicant intake, manage property waitlists, and complete timely annual/interim tenant recertifications under HUD, Section 8, or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) guidelines.
• Facilities & Make-Ready Coordination: Work closely with the maintenance team to dispatch service tickets, speed up apartment turnovers, and conduct regular curb-appeal and safety inspections.
• Fiscal Accountability: Oversee the property operating ledger, approve site expenditures within limits, and deliver accurate monthly financial and occupancy summaries.
• Tenant Advocacy & Policy Enforcement: Act as the main liaison for neighborhood concerns, enforce lease guidelines fairly, address resident disputes, and champion Fair Housing practices.

Qualifications for the Property Manager Role

• Prior background in on-site residential leasing, facility management, or affordable housing administration (2+ years preferred).
• Hands-on familiarity with government-assisted housing programs (LIHTC/HUD/Section 8) is highly valued.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal Fair Housing mandates.
• Comfort navigating digital property management systems (such as Yardi, RealPage, or AppFolio) alongside standard office software.
• Excellent de-escalation skills, self-directed organization, and professional written communication.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment background and drug screenings.

Compensation & Company Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary (based on background)
• Full-coverage health options: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring employer matching
• Generous paid time off (PTO) schedule and company-recognized paid holidays
• Employer-funded life, short-term, and long-term disability plans
• Professional development programs and clear pathways for career mobility

Arbors Management Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.