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Senior Community Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Senior Community Manager

Oakland, CA ยท On-site

$34.91 - $41.06/hr

Job Summary The Senior Community Manager (SCM) ensures the efficient and safe management of assigned CCH Communities. The SCM is responsible for overseeing staff and property functions to ensure high ...

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This role blends strategic thinking, community execution, culture intuition, program delivery, and organic engagement. You'll help define how Proton builds belonging at scale across a digital ...

Senior Manager, GaaS Community

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$131K - $164K/yr

The Senior Community Manager will lead external product communication, community engagement, and marketing efforts for SEGA Japan Studios' GaaS (Games-as-a-Service) titles. This role requires close ...

Sr. Community Association Manager

CA ยท On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

A Community Manager II (On-Site/Portfolio Community Manager) is responsible for providing the overall supervision of a community association. The Community Manager II interacts with internal and ...

Sr. Community Association Manager

Corona, CA ยท On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

A Community Manager II (On-Site/Portfolio Community Manager) is responsible for providing the overall supervision of a community association. The Community Manager II interacts with internal and ...

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Senior Community information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior community manager?

To thrive as a Senior Community Manager, you need expertise in community engagement, social media management, and strategic communication, often supported by a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with community platforms like Discord, Slack, or Facebook Groups, analytics tools, and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is essential. Outstanding interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and leadership are crucial for fostering positive interactions and guiding community growth. These skills ensure a vibrant, engaged community and support organizational goals through effective relationship building and issue management.

What is the difference between Senior Community vs Community Manager?

AspectSenior CommunityCommunity Manager
Required CredentialsTypically requires experience in community engagement, marketing, or related fields; certifications varyOften requires experience in social media, customer service, or marketing; certifications may include social media management
Work EnvironmentWorks within organizations, tech companies, or online platforms managing community strategiesWorks in diverse settings including brands, nonprofits, or online communities managing day-to-day interactions
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech, SaaS, and online platforms focusing on community growthWidely used across industries like retail, tech, and nonprofits for community engagement

While both roles focus on community engagement, Senior Community typically involves strategic planning and leadership, whereas Community Managers handle daily interactions and relationship building. The Senior Community role often requires more experience and a broader scope of responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by a senior community manager, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Senior Community Managers often face challenges such as balancing the needs of diverse community members, handling conflict or negative feedback, and maintaining engagement across multiple platforms. Successfully addressing these issues requires strong communication skills, proactive conflict resolution strategies, and the ability to analyze community data to adjust engagement tactics. Building collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams like marketing, product, and customer support also helps to ensure the community's voice is integrated into broader company initiatives.

What is a senior community manager?

A Senior Community Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing and nurturing online or offline communities, often for brands, organizations, or products. They manage community engagement strategies, moderate discussions, handle escalated issues, and often lead a team of community managers. Their role includes analyzing community metrics, fostering positive interactions, and ensuring that the community aligns with company goals and values. Senior Community Managers also collaborate with marketing, product, and customer support teams to enhance the overall community experience.
What are the most commonly searched types of Community jobs in California? The most popular types of Community jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Senior Community jobs? Cities in California with the most Senior Community job openings:
Infographic showing various Senior Community job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution.

Senior Community Manager

FirstService Residential

San Francisco, CA โ€ข Hybrid

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post hasย expired 1 day ago.ย Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

Job Description: Description Job Overview: A Senior Community Manager manages all aspects of community association(s) clients. Acts as an advisor to boards of directors, homeowners and vendors. Responds to inquiries and requests for work from board members and homeowners. Manages an annual maintenance and performance review calendar (including soliciting proposals, reviewing proposals and contracts, deliverables and metrics). Reviews and approves accounts payables and audits monthly and annual financial statements for errors and recodes. Manages accounts receivables, including obtaining status reports from third parties and routine follow-up with vendors. CM acts under general supervision and has unique training specific to the community association management industry. While a community manager does periodically check in with a supervisor, a supervisor does not direct day-to-day work. The CM sets their schedule, manages and reports on their performance and deadlines and is responsible for the retention of each of the clients to which they serve. This position will include handling several different accounts during attrition, transition and/or account set up. Will also involve working with several different individuals throughout the company for the proper management of an account and any tasks and projects that may be needed in order to meet the needs of our clients. Independent judgment and discretion is consistently used when advising boards of directors, directing vendors and supervising their work, responding to homeowner and volunteer inquiries, and working with municipalities to serve a shared customer. The position may also be responsible for the supervision of community management staff, to include training oversight, retention and performance management. This leadership role can be a great stepping stone towards a Regional Director position in the future! This is a hybrid position - after the first 60-90 days, associates meeting performance expectations will have the option to work from home 1-2 days a week. Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 FirstService Residential will compensate the successful candidate in accordance with the posted range. The salary or wage paid to the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience, education, and specific job responsibilities. For positions designated at a clientโ€™s property, the salary or wage will also be premised upon the clientโ€™s directive. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. *Please note - we are unable to provide housing accommodations for our associates. This position does not provide employee housing or a housing stipend of any kind.* Your Responsibilities: Ensure all civil code and legal requirements are met and association remains in compliance.Adhere to all client contract specifics in a timely, professional manner.Manage Board of Directors and Community relations.Coordinate, attend and have oversight of all client meetings.Retain the association clients assigned to be managed.Create agendas for board meetings and Board Packets in accordance with company procedures.Responsible for all board meeting follow-up, minutes, and correspondence. Take accurate notes at board meetings of all board of director actions and directions and maintain a โ€œto doโ€ list. Dictate minutes.Take client calls and determine appropriate action. Follow emergency and non-emergency protocols as required to ensure appropriate cost accountable and risk exposure to HOA.Conduct all walkthroughs (Landscape, Violation, Architectural Review and Turnover, Work Order verification) and complete appropriate follow-up.Manage all deadlines and updates in Connect.Move management; perform move coordination duties as assigned, including acting as the move-in coordinator onsite as needed (will include occasional weekends).Responsible for association fiscal management including financial statement review and comprehension.Develop and prepare appropriate annual draft budget for board of director approval, implement and manage to the budget monthly for each client.Manage association accounting needs including payment of client invoices, audit, tax payments, budget and monthly delinquency monitoring (both FirstService Residential and third party systems) along with competent understanding and use of our accounting systems.Manage association insurance coverage and needs ensuring adequate and consistent coverage. Obtain, audit and update yearly โ€œrisk managementโ€ report for Board of Directors.Manage and submit all charge-backs to association(s) monthly for assigned associations.Manage litigation needs.Foster team building among all members including Community Management (CM) teammates, Assistant CMs, and all support staff.Manage and oversee vendor relations, contracts, deliverables and metrics.Oversee and process homeowner violations.Oversee and process homeowner architectural applications.Manage special projects.Author or provide correspondence, budget information, newsletters, and election information.Review and approve all communications to and from association members.Authorize payment of invoices. Manage payables in a timely manner based on corporate guidelines and expectations.Manage bid process, review bid spec proposals and comparison spreadsheets from venders and make board recommendations as appropriate.Educate association board members on changes to legislation that impact their association.Responsible for all aspects of the annual meeting/election process.Provide web content for Connect website.Responsible for all association files in accordance with company standardized hard copy and electronic system.Utilize company support staff in accomplishing daily tasks in efficient, respectful manner.Seek out and present process improvement opportunities to Board of Directors and FirstService Residential management.Attend and exhibit leadership at industry functions.Follow quality system procedures including all FirstService Residential systems (Connect, AVID/Jenark, Task & Calendar, Board Packet, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.)Must have reliable transportation, driverโ€™s license and be able to drive to association clients, and other meetings as necessary.Other duties as assigned. Though not all positions are responsible for supervision of associates, the position does require direct oversight of all aspects of assigned clients including guiding and advising Boards of Directors, vendors and homeowners and all day to day management of each client. Skills & Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Four-year college degree preferred or comparable business experience.Proficient in English.Excellent customer service and relationship building background/skills.Ability to work under tight deadlines and consistently meet deadlines.Exhibit professionalism, professional attire and demeanor at all times.Demonstrate effective communication skills consisting of oral, written and listening skills with the ability to draft, coordinate and make presentations including a managerโ€™s report in a board meeting setting and a large audience.Collaborative decision-making and problem solving skills.Ability to read and understand financial statements, budgets and working with numbers and the ability to explain same to a larger audience, particularly the Board of Directors.Ability to draft correspondence and reports along with responding to inquiries and client concerns effectively and independently.Demonstrate strong organizational skills and time management abilities while working in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.Set and communicate deadlines and follow through on tasks and/or performance deliverables/metrics for clients including resident homeowners, committees, vendors and boards of directors.Must have some general knowledge of the trades.Must be able to work independently and in a team environmentMust be able to attend and actively participate at night meetings as required.Demonstrates problem-solving abilities.Ability to draft correspondence and respond to inquiries and client concerns effectively and independently.Must be proficient with computer programs needed for specific position including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.Demonstrates organizational skills and ability to independently prioritize daily workload.Must work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions; addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier, and; respecting the diversity of our workforce in actions, words and deeds. Supervisory Responsibility:May directly supervise on-site staff, consisting of full-time, part-time, and seasonal associates. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to lift 25lbs.Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard.Must have audible (hearing) ability and skills.Ability to walk extensive slope and/or flat association areas and visually review landscape, building areas, recreation facilities, parks etc. to ensure proper maintenance.Ability to work late into evenings as required for board meeting attendance. The work environment characteristics are normal office conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Will require driving, must have a valid driverโ€™s license. Full time position. Normal schedule is Monday through Friday, dependent upon company needs and workload. Hours over and above normal office hours are required. Attendance at evening meetings and occasional weekends required upon direction and request. Consistent and regular attendance required. Supervisory Responsibility:May directly supervise on-site staff, consisting of full-time, part-time, and seasonal associates. Tools & Equipment Used: Valid Driverโ€™s License and State mandated vehicle insurance.CMCA preferred. Will be required within two years of hire. What We Offer:Medical, dental, and vision plans (full time and those working 30+ hours)Part time 20+ hours qualify for dental and vision401K matchTime off including vacation, sick, and company paid holidaysPet insurance availableTuition reimbursementLegal servicesFree emotional wellbeing and daily life assistance support for all associatesDomestic partner coverageHealth savings accountFlexible spending account About Us: FirstService Residential transforms the property management landscape by providing professional association management services to over 9,000 residential communities across the United States and Canada. Our dedication to associate satisfaction and growth is recognized by our Great Place to Work certification, exemplifying our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Our 19,000 associates can count on competitive salaries, top-tier medical, dental, and retirement benefits, career training, and support for continued professional development. Experience exceptional service with a fulfilling career in property management with FirstService Residential. To learn more about our company and culture, please visitโ€ฏwww.fsresidential.com/california Disclaimer FirstService Residential is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances. All offers of employment with FirstService Residential are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) Usage: We may utilize an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) in connection with the assessment or evaluation of candidates. The AEDT is designed to assist in objectively evaluating candidate qualifications based on specific job-related characteristics.Job Qualifications and Characteristics Assessed: The AEDT evaluates candidates based on job qualifications and characteristics pertinent to the role, including skills, experience, and competencies relevant to the position requirements. These qualifications are determined by the unique needs of each role within our company.Alternative Selection Process or Reasonable Accommodations: Candidates who require an alternative selection process or a โ€œreasonable accommodation,โ€ as defined under applicable disability laws, may make a request through our designated contact channel national_recruiting@fsresidential.com.Requesting Information About the AEDT - NYC Local Law 144: Candidates who reside in New York City and are subject to NYC Local Law 144 may request information about the AEDT, including details on the type of data collected, the sources of such data, and our data retention policies. To submit a request, please contact us at national_recruiting@fsresidential.com; we will respond in accordance with Local Law 144, within 30 days.