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Property Manager

Kitsap Community Resources, Bremerton, WA, United States


Kitsap Community Resources is seeking a Property Manager to lead tenant support, oversee leasing and occupancy, and keep our affordable housing operations running smoothly. You’ll be the key connection for residents, coordinate maintenance and compliance, and help ensure safe, well‑managed homes across our community. Make a real impact in our community by helping residents thrive.

Benefits KCR offers comprehensive benefits including paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays, along with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for employees. In addition, we provide a 6.5% employer contribution to 401K after the first year, plus access to employee assistance, wellness initiatives, and professional growth and development training programs.

Job Details

Title: Property Manager

Department: Coordinated Entry and Supportive Housing

Fixed Hourly Wage: $30.27

Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Direct Supervisor: Coordinated Entry and Supportive Housing Manager

Work Environment: Primarily office, works with residents at sites both indoors and outside

Job Summary To oversee, coordinate, and manage tenant-related activities for all KCR-owned properties, ensuring compliance with policies, fostering positive tenant relations, and upholding KCR’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing. This role involves data management, tenant communication, property inspections, and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve housing goals.

Mission, Vision, & Core Values Mission:

Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability.

Vision:

We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive.

Core Values:

Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest.

Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner

Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve

Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do

Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve

Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities

Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Job Requirements Qualifications

Required High School Diploma or GED

Ability to pass a Washington State Patrol Background Check

Proficiency in utilizing MS Office Suite and other software applications

3-5 Years property management experience

Must be able to demonstrate cultural competency in working with a diverse population

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in business, property management, social services, human services, public administration, or related fields

Current or past Real Estate Broker license

Working knowledge of landlord laws

Multi-lingual skills with Spanish preferred

Recognition and understanding of social services in connection with housing

License(s) and/or Certifications

License(s) and/or Certifications Washington State Driver’s License

Ability to be insured under KCR’s insurance plan

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must demonstrate recognition and compassion for low‑income peoples.

Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Essential Physical and Mental Functions

Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending.

Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds.

Requires accuracy, good communication, good judgment, and the ability to assess situations and remain calm, providing appropriate, trauma‑informed responses.

Must be able to work independently and in a timely manner.

Demonstrated cognitive ability to independently and collaboratively develop projects, coordinate action plans, follow through and provide accurate and complete reporting.

Demonstrated cognitive ability to communicate complex ideas in a variety of forms including presentations, financial analysis and documentation.

Must be able to communicate successfully in English verbally and in writing.

KCR Basic Expectations

Must be able to exhibit regular attendance.

Conduct business and performs responsibilities with honesty, empathy, and integrity in alignment with KCR Code of Ethics.

Demonstration of service delivery that aligns with KCR Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Proactively takes appropriate steps to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and professional working environment, seeks guidance from supervision/management when there are questions.

Responsibilities Tenant Services

Serve as the primary point of contact for tenants regarding property matters, fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive housing environment.

Manage and resolve tenant concerns, including conflict mediation, behavioral agreements, and policy enforcement.

Interpret and enforce lease agreements, housing policies, and community standards; initiate corrective or supportive actions as needed, including notification and the eviction process.

Connect tenants to housing support, including referrals to rental assistance and alternative housing resources when necessary.

Occupancy, Leasing & Housing Administration

Manage and coordinate the full housing lifecycle, including applications, screening, background checks, priority pools, leasing, move‑ins, and move‑outs.

Coordinate and conduct unit inspections, leasing activities, and occupancy turnover processes.

Maintain accurate and complete tenant files, including leases, subsidies, deposits, and compliance documentation.

Monitor rent and subsidy compliance; coordinate with fiscal staff on billing, payments, and reconciliation.

Initiate and manage payment plans, late notices, and eviction proceedings in accordance with policy and legal requirements.

Track occupancy trends, retention, and housing utilization to inform planning and sustainability efforts.

Property & Facilities Operations

Coordinates and collaborates with Facilities and Housing Case Managers on a daily basis to ensure housing maintenance and other issues are addressed in a timely manner.

Oversee day‑to‑day property operations to ensure properties are safe, functional, and well‑maintained in frequent coordination and collaboration with Facilities Maintenance team.

Conduct routine inspections and coordinate maintenance, repairs, and vendor services in collaboration with Facilities staff and leadership.

Submit, track, and follow up on work orders to ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues.

Serve as liaison with contractors, property management partners, and service providers in coordination and collaboration with Facilities Maintenance team.

Manage unit turnover, damage assessments, and deposit reconciliation processes.

Maintain accurate property records, condition reports, and compliance logs.

Organizational Leadership

Provide property management advisory expertise to the KCR leadership group.

Clearly communicate expectations, action plans, and organizational priorities across teams.

Promote a culture aligned with organizational mission, values, and professional standards.

Coordination & Partnerships

Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support housing placement, stability, and program goals.

Serve as a liaison with community agencies, local authorities, and service providers for housing‑related matters.

Coordinate outreach, recruitment, and engagement efforts to support occupancy and program success in collaboration with Housing Case Managers, program leaders and KCR Management.

Fiscal & Administrative Oversight

Support budget management, including monitoring expenditures and aligning resources with program needs and occupancy trends.

Ensure responsible stewardship of financial processes related to rent, deposits, damages, and vendor contracts.

Maintain accurate data systems and reporting (e.g., WBARS or other required platforms).

Prepare reports, assessments, and program evaluations as requested (e.g., HOME, HUD, Dept. of Commerce, Dept. of Health, Kitsap County or internal KCR).

Compliance, Risk Management & Safety

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., Fair Housing, ADA, Title IX, safety codes).

Maintain confidentiality and integrity of sensitive tenant and financial information.

Develop and implement systems to track compliance, risk, and property conditions.

Lead or support emergency response protocols, incident documentation, and safety procedures.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

Conduct audits, inspections, and reporting as required by funders or regulatory bodies.

Participate in organizational planning, program development, and continuous improvement efforts.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of housing and organizational operations.

Behaviors

Demonstrates support of KCR efforts within the agency and community.

Works collaboratively with supervisors, co-workers, and KCR participants.

Displays positive attitude in the workplace.

Takes personal responsibility for own words and actions.

Demonstrates willingness to work toward the greater good of KCR.

Demonstrates engagement in work activities by participating in meetings, events, and employee committees.

Positively contributes to the workplace culture ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Interacts with co-workers in a positive manner.

Proactively seeks out information and guidance in the performance of their job responsibilities.

Demonstrates a positive demeanor in all interactions with staff and clients and seeks guidance from supervision and management when experiencing difficulties.

Growth

Demonstrates a continuous quality improvement mindset through individual work, interpersonally, and in team settings.

Works consistently towards qualification completion including degree completion and/or required certifications/credential(s).

Establishes and communicates professional goals and demonstrates progress towards those goals which may include education, training, future career path, vertical job loading, shadowing, and job share.

Demonstrates initiative by seeking training opportunities and completing a minimum of 15 hours of professional development each year.

Maintain industry professional and technical knowledge by attending relevant workshops; reviewing professional publications and participating in professional organizations (E.g, WSCAP HR groups, SHRM, etc.).

Work/Life Balance KCR offers a robust benefits package to support balance between work and life outside the workplace.

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction).

6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment.

Employee Assistance Program.

Employee Wellness Program.

Employee Growth & Development Training Programs.

Communicates regularly with co-workers and supervisor/manager to relate wellness levels and awareness.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement All duties and requirements listed in this job description are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position; employees will be requested to follow any other job‑related instructions and perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor. Kitsap Community Resources reserves the right to determine the contents of KCR job descriptions.

Kitsap Community Resources is an “at‑will” employer.

KCR recognizes that ideas come from a varied mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. KCR is committed to attracting and retaining a varied and highly skilled staff, by honoring experiences, perspectives and unique identities of the community in which we serve. KCR provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, nation of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. KCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at KCR are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, pregnancy, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. KCR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

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