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COMMUNITY MANAGER

The Opportunity

Barvin is seeking a Community Manager to lead one of our apartment communities. This role is responsible for delivering strong operational performance, leasing success, resident satisfaction, team development, and financial results while creating an exceptional experience for residents and prospects.
This role is about more than managing a property. It is about leading a high-performing community that delivers exceptional service, strong occupancy, and a positive living experience for residents. You'll lead a technology-enabled operation that combines high-touch customer service with modern leasing, automation, and AI-driven tools to create a seamless experience for both prospects and residents.
As the leader of the community, you will coach and develop your team, support leasing efforts, drive operational performance, and ensure the community consistently delivers Barvin's standards for service and execution.
The ideal candidate understands how daily operations influence occupancy, resident satisfaction, reputation, team culture, and financial performance. You will play a key role in building a strong team, improving results, and creating an exceptional community experience.

Who We Are

Barvin is a privately held developer, owner, and operator of multifamily real estate founded by Houston-based entrepreneur Eric Barvin over 16 years ago. With a growing portfolio throughout Texas and Georgia, we are committed to building communities that endure the test of time and create long-term value for residents, team members, and investors.
Our drive to make a positive impact is at the heart of how we operate. We believe strong communities are built through intentional leadership, operational excellence, accountability, and care. Every day, we strive to strengthen the communities we serve while creating opportunities for our residents, team members, and partners to thrive.

Barvin Offers Great Benefits!

Competitive Pay • Leasing Commissions • Career Growth • 401k with Company Match • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans • Technology-Enabled Leasing • Recognition Programs • Employee Referral Program • Paid Time Off • Holidays • Employee Rent Discount • Core Values

What You Will Build

Financial & Operational Performance

Drive occupancy, revenue growth, renewals, collections, and expense management.

Execute community business plans and operational priorities.

Maintain community standards, curb appeal, and service excellence.

Monitor local market conditions and competitive positioning.

Team Leadership

Recruit, develop, and coach onsite team members.

Establish clear expectations and accountability.

Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture that delivers results.

Leasing & Marketing

Support leasing efforts through prospect engagement, tours, and closing.

Drive local marketing, outreach, referral, and resident engagement initiatives.

Build community visibility through partnerships and grassroots marketing efforts.

Resident Experience

Deliver an exceptional resident experience that supports retention and reputation.

Address resident concerns proactively and professionally.

Maintain a visible presence throughout the community and support resident events.

Community Operations

Ensure operational excellence across all areas of the community.

Collaborate with ownership, asset management, maintenance, and marketing teams to achieve community goals.

Support resident engagement initiatives, community events, and retention efforts.

Maintain strong communication regarding community projects, maintenance activities, and operational priorities.

Technology & Innovation

Utilize leasing technology, automation, AI tools, and reporting platforms to improve performance and customer experience.

Support the adoption of new processes and technologies across the onsite team.

Who Thrives Here

Leaders energized by growth, ownership, and accountability

Operators who think strategically while executing tactically

Professionals who lead with urgency, professionalism, and high standards

Team builders who create strong culture and strong results

Customer-focused leaders who understand resident experience drives performance