Community Manager Job at Continental Properties in Town of Cottage Grove

Community Manager

Continental Properties is looking for an experienced Community Manager to oversee our beautiful Authentix Cottage Grove residential apartment community in Cottage Grove, WI.

This position offers a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to receive additional earnings through leasing and resident renewal incentive programs, as well as a lucrative quarterly CNOI bonus.

Position Specifics

• Full‑Time
• Additional earning potential through position‑specific performance incentives

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the operating income/expense budgets
• Lead and direct all business functions, sales, marketing, and customer service for the community
• Hire, develop, and motivate your team, fostering high levels of engagement and continued growth and development
• Oversee the overall performance of the community and the well‑being of residents

Skills For Success

• 3 plus years of residential community management experience required
• Experience leading, developing, and managing teams
• Experience creating and managing budgets/increasing a community’s NOI
• Excellent communication skills and an unmatched dedication to customer service
• Experience in Onesite, Ops Technology, YieldStar, Lead2Lease, and Compliance Depot preferred
• Ability to work a non‑traditional schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Individuals must be able to remain at a desk for a period of up to 8 hours. Must be able to walk the community for a period of up to 8 hours in various weather conditions, and must have the ability to climb stairs in select units. In addition, you will need to use a computer, telephone and other office equipment to perform duties.

Compensation

Pay Range: $65K‑$80k. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long‑term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental Health & Wellness: Comprehensive mental health support including up to 8 free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
• Balance: Generous vacation time, 9 paid holidays, and 4 company‑paid half‑days during designated months.
• Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture.
• Culture of Belonging: Commitment to evolving a culture where team members feel a sense of belonging each day. Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
• On‑Site Living: Discount on our on‑site apartments.
• Performance Incentives: Rewards with incentive programs, from additional earning potential on new leases and renewals to quarterly and year‑end bonuses based on community performance.
• Industry‑Leading Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Family Support: 6 weeks paid parental leave and fertility resources (up to 12 weeks leave for birth mothers).

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co‑workers, all applicants are required to pass a post‑offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.