Washington,
Posted: 24-Oct-25
Location: Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: COMMU003556
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.
Our Community Managers are a key business leader responsible for the successful operations of their community. This position will deliver an exceptional living experience for all residents while creating a positive and productive work environment for the team. You will report to the Regional Director/Vice President.
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.
Why You'll Love Life at Continental:
Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:
- Career Growth: You'll have the 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: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
- Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with 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. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
- Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
- On-Site Living: Enjoy the convenience and luxury of living steps away from work with a discount on our on-site apartments.
- Performance Incentives: Reap the rewards with our enticing incentive programs, from additional earning potential on new leases and renewals to quarterly and year-end bonuses based on community performance. Whether you're in management or maintenance, we offer a variety of financial incentives tailored to help you thrive and grow with us!
- Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a 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: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & 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.
Pay Range: $65K-$80k
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