Assistant Community Manager

Job Title: Assistant Community Manager
Location: Palm Harbor Estates MHP - Mesa, AZ
Reports To: Senior Community Manager
FLSA Classification: Salaried, Non-exempt
Position Type: Full-time

About 52TEN
52TEN is an established private investment firm, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in the acquisition and reposition of manufactured housing communities. As one of the top 100 community owners in America, 52TEN is recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to delivering the best experience in the industry to its employees, residents, investors, and vendors.

At 52TEN, we believe strong communities start with strong leadership. We are seeking a driven, service-oriented Assistant Community Manager to join our team at Palm Harbor Estates in Mesa, Arizona.


About the Role
The Assistant Community Manager supports the overall operations of Palm Harbor Estates and plays a key role in ensuring the community runs efficiently, professionally, and in alignment with company standards.

This position works closely with the Community Manager to oversee daily administrative functions, resident communication, leasing support, rent collection processes, vendor coordination, and policy enforcement. The Assistant Community Manager helps maintain organized office operations, accurate reporting, and a high standard of resident service.

The role also serves as the acting onsite lead when the Community Manager is offsite, ensuring continuity of operations and timely resolution of resident or property matters.

This is a hands-on, operations-focused position that requires professionalism, organization, and strong communication skills.


Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight:

• Support supervision of maintenance and onsite staff
• Help drive accountability, professionalism, and resident satisfaction
• Act as the onsite leader in the absence of the Community Manager

Operations & Administration:

• Assist with rent rolls, notices, move-ins/move-outs, and billing
• Ensure reports, invoices, and documentation are accurate and timely
• Support vendor coordination and contractor oversight
• Maintain office hours and resident accessibility

Leasing & Occupancy:

• Conduct showings and process applications
• Support home sales and occupancy initiatives
• Help maintain strong curb appeal and community standards

Financial & Compliance:

• Assist with rent collection and delinquency processes
• Support expense control and basic financial reporting
• Enforce community rules fairly and consistently

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of property management or related experience
• Leadership mindset with desire to grow into a Community Manager role
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Comfort using property management software and Google Workspace
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rent Manager
• Sales or leasing experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary dependent on experience
• Incentive compensation eligible based on overall community performance and individual contribution.
• Two weeks of Paid Time Off accrued in your first year of employment
• Company paid holidays
• Group medical, dental, and vision, and company-paid life insurance
• Mobile device reimbursement

Work Environment and Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Combination of indoor office work and outdoor property inspections
• Frequent use of office equipment
• Ability to respond to occasional after-hours issues

Who We Are at 52TEN

• A high-performing team with the agility of a boutique company and the capability of a large one
• Forward-thinking and tech-savvy, always seeking smarter ways to work
• Deeply collaborative—both at our communities and across the company
• Committed to investing in our people, equipping you with the tools to thrive in your role and grow beyond it

Who We’re Not

• We’re not stuck in old ways of thinking or focused only on the bottom line
• We don’t forget that we’re people first—with families, ambitions, and values
• We don’t shy away from challenges or growth—we welcome them
• We don’t avoid accountability or repeat mistakes—we learn and evolve
• We don’t operate in silos—we win as one team

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Thanks for considering 52TEN on your career journey!