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Floating Community Manager
Description
Floating Community Manager
Salary Range: $65,000–$75,000 (based on qualifications and experience)
Region: Columbus Area
Region: Columbus Area
Wallick Communities is seeking an experienced Floating Community Manager to support 6–8 properties by providing operational coverage during absences, assisting with special projects, and ensuring continuity of excellence across our communities.
About Wallick Communities
Wallick Communities gives low-income families, single parents, and senior citizens a place called “home” – thanks to five decades of experience in developing, building, managing and overseeing affordable multi-family housing and assisted-living communities across the mid-west.
• 55 years serving our communities
• 24,000+ residents call our community’s home
• 9 states and growing
• 1000+ associates
• 92% associate engagement score
Our Mission: Opening doors to homes, opportunity, and hope.
Our Values: Care. Character. Collaboration.
Our Values: Care. Character. Collaboration.
Working at Wallick
At Wallick, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging aren’t just words—they’re part of how we work. When we invest in equity and inclusion, everyone benefits. Join us in building welcoming communities and an inclusive workplace where associates can thrive.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life and career:
- Pay on Demand (access earned wages anytime)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Paid time off, holiday pay, and Gift of Time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (effective within 2 weeks)
- Gym membership or fitness equipment reimbursement
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
- 401(k) with 3.5% company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet insurance
The Work – How You’ll Contribute
In alignment with Wallick’s Mission and Values, the Floating Community Manager leads daily operations of apartment communities that may include Section 8, Tax Credit, and Market Rate units. This role fosters strong, engaged teams while prioritizing resident needs to ensure safe, well-maintained communities our residents are proud to call home.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead and support leasing and maintenance teams to deliver an exceptional resident experience
- Maintain occupancy levels at or above 98%
- Complete move-out paperwork in compliance with governing regulations
- Conduct unit move-out, annual, and housekeeping inspections
- Review and approve rental applications
- Ensure timely collection and deposit of all community revenues
- Audit resident files for accuracy and compliance
- Assist Regional Managers with audit research and responses
- Build and maintain positive relationships with owners and residents
- Process invoices, payroll, and required reports
- Maintain communities to company standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned
About You
- High school diploma or GED required
- 1+ year of residential property management experience (HUD/Section 8 experience strongly preferred)
or
3+ years of general management experience with strong leadership and operational skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams; Yardi or similar software experience a plus
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
- Clear, professional communicator
- Valid driver’s license required
- COS, LIHTC, HCCP, or AHM certifications a plus (opportunities to obtain provided)
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
