Community Director The Elements of Chattanooga

Community Director - The Elements of Chattanooga The Legacy Company Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time From $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Residential construction project management Property management tools Operations management Fair Housing regulations Yardi Property leasing Managing budgets in a finance role Construction budget management Accounting and finance experience Maintenance management Multifamily properties Full Job Description Are you a proven leader with a passion for revitalizing communities? The Elements of Chattanooga is seeking an experienced Community Director to take charge of a vintage multifamily property currently undergoing a major renovation and repositioning. This is not your average management role—we need someone with the vision and grit to lead through transformation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, understands distressed asset turnaround, and can drive performance in both leasing and operations while balancing the demands of an active renovation project.

What You'll Do:

Lead all daily operations of the community including leasing, maintenance coordination, resident engagement, and compliance. Oversee and support the renovation process—ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence while collaborating with vendors and contractors. Drive leasing and retention strategies throughout lease-up and into stabilization. Maintain accurate financial reporting, including budgeting, accruals, and variance analysis. Use Yardi (or comparable PMS) for all leasing, maintenance, and financial functions. Conduct regular property walks to ensure safety, curb appeal, and progress on renovations. Build a strong service-oriented team culture that prioritizes performance and accountability. Ensure full compliance with Fair Housing laws, local codes, and internal policies. Deliver weekly and monthly updates on occupancy, financials, renewals, and renovation benchmarks.

What You Bring:

2+ years as a Property Manager or Community Director, preferably at a distressed or underperforming property. Proven track record with renovation or repositioning projects in multifamily housing. Strong financial management skills—comfortable handling budgets, tracking spend, and reporting on variances. Deep knowledge of lease-up best practices and resident retention. Ability to lead with confidence, clarity, and empathy in a deadline-driven setting. Proficiency in Yardi or similar property management software. Willingness to work weekends

AS NEEDED.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses Health, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off & holidays Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced and expanding organization that currently OWNS and

OPERATES

all of our current communities. A chance to make a real impact by transforming a legacy property into something exceptional Ready to Lead the Transformation? If you're energized by challenge, passionate about progress, and equipped to lead a community through renovation and renewal— we want to hear from you.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): If a property is trending to 90% occupancy within 30 days yet budgeted at 93% occupancy, what are the first 3 actions you take? Be specific. Do you have at least 1 year of experience managing an onsite renovation project? If yes, what dollar amount was the total project, and, what did renovation include? How did you maintain strong performance during project? What specific daily, weekly and monthly reports do you review for yourself and/or prepare for your supervisor(s)/ownership? Briefly describe your leadership style and any processes or actions you take to ensure a cohesive, organized, well-performing team? List property name(s) you have directly managed with 250+ units; # of employees; and occupancy % when you started/departed. On the most distressed property you have managed, what was: Occupancy % at takeover/when departing Delinquency % at takeover/when departing Specific physical or operational challenges during your tenure Measurable results achieved within 6 months after starting How many years of experience do you have reviewing your monthly financial reports and preparing a Performance Summary for your supervisor? On a scale of 1-5 (5 being expert) how well do you understand financials?

Experience:

Multifamily Property Management:

2 years (Required)

Property Budgeting & Financial Oversight:

2 years (Required)

Yardi or Similar Property Management Software:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Chattanooga, TN 37421 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Chattanooga, TN 37421: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person