ASSISTANT COMMUNITY MANAGER
Lex Properties | Lexington, KY | Brand New 96-Unit Community
Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Commission
Lex Properties is a Central Kentucky real estate development and property management firm. We are looking for an Assistant Community Manager to help lead the lease-up of a brand-new 96-unit community. Property management experience is welcome but not required — what matters most is how you work: drive, organized, accountable, and focused on results. You will have direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to grow within a company that is actively expanding.
▶ Lease up and manage leasing activity for a brand-new 96-unit community — tours, follow-up, applications, and closings
▶ Oversee daily operations: resident files, lease documentation, work order coordination, and vendor management
▶ Drive occupancy, renewal, and revenue goals in partnership with senior leadership
▶ Handle rent collections, move-ins, move-outs, and financial posting accurately and on time
▶ Maintain a professional leasing environment and deliver a high-quality resident experience
▶ Monitor traffic, conversion, and market trends to support leasing strategyWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
▶ Strong communicator and natural relationship builder — with prospects, residents, and vendors alike
▶ Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detai
▶ Self-directed and dependable — you follow through without being reminded
▶ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with performance expectations
▶ Property management experience is a plus, not a requirement
▶ Background in sales, leasing, hospitality, or customer-facing roles is valued
▶ College Degree preferred: High school diploma required
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
This is a single-person office role at a lease-up community, which means you will have real responsibility from day one. You will work closely with experienced leadership that is accessible, invested in your development, and focused on building something great together. The position carries performance expectations and a compensation structure that rewards those who meet them.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
▶ Competitive base salary based on experience and performance
▶ Bonus and commission structure tied to leasing and occupancy results
▶ Vacation, personal, and sick time
▶ Paid holidays
▶ 401(k) retirement plan
▶ Additional benefits available
APPLY TODAY
Submit your resume to:[email protected]
www.lex-properties.com | 859-523-8612
Full Job Description Below
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
LEASING, SALES & RESIDENT EXPERIENCE
Greet, tour, and professionally present the community to prospective residents- Follow up with prospects to convert leads into signed leases- Maintain knowledge of floor plans, pricing, availability, and competitive positioning- Meet or exceed leasing and occupancy goals- Drive renewal strategy and resident retention programs- Deliver exceptional customer service to residents and prospects- Respond promptly to inquiries via phone, email, and in person- Professionally handle resident concerns and conflict resolution- Maintain a welcoming, polished leasing office environment- Support resident events and engagement initiatives- Monitor online reviews and reputation management
OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCE
Manage daily operations of a conventional multifamily community- Ensure compliance with company policies, Fair Housing, and state/local regulations- Maintain accurate resident files, lease documentation, and prospect records- Conduct regular property walks to ensure curb appeal and asset quality- Coordinate with maintenance to ensure timely completion of work orders- Assist with vendor coordination and invoice processing- Maintain accurate leasing traffic and operational reports- Report directly to the Portfolio Manager and escalate issues as appropriate
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Drive achievement of occupancy, rent growth, and NOI goals- Manage rent collection and delinquency follow-up- Process applications, deposits, renewals, move-ins, and move-outs accurately- Ensure rents, fees, and ancillary income are properly posted- Assist with monthly financial reporting- Monitor expenses and support adherence to approved budgets- Support annual budget preparation and forecasting
MARKETING & MARKET AWARENESS
Develop and implement marketing and leasing strategies- Support outreach efforts and local partnerships- Maintain knowledge of competitive properties and market conditions- Monitor traffic sources and leasing conversion performance- Manage social media and digital marketing initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong verbal and written communication skills- Sales-oriented with strong customer service focus- Financially detail-oriented with strong organizational skills- Understanding of conventional multifamily operations preferred- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment- Professional appearance and demeanor- Self-motivated with proven ability to operate independently
EXPERIENCE
1-3 years of multifamily leasing or property management experience preferred but not required- High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred- Proficiency in MS Office; Appfolio or similar property management software preferred- Knowledge of Fair Housing laws preferred
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Team-oriented and collaborative- Proactive communicator with a leadership mindset- Brings solutions, not just problems- Holds themselves accountable for results- Operates with integrity and attention to detail- Takes initiative without waiting to be directed- Demonstrates ownership mentality toward the asset- Represents the company with professionalism
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive base salary based on experience and performance- Bonus and commission structure tied to leasing and occupancy results- Vacation, personal, and sick time- Paid holidays- 401(k) retirement plan- Additional benefits available
TO APPLY Submit your resume to: [email protected]
www.lex-properties.com | 859-523-8612
Work Location: In person
