Community Director

Position: Community Director – Cantera Oaks

Location: Morgan Hill, CA

Employment: Full-time, In-person

Experience: 3+ years residential property management; 2+ years property management leadership

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the pre-opening and lease-up of Cantera Oaks, a brand-new 259-home luxury apartment and townhome community scheduled to open in March 2027.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the pre-opening and lease-up strategy for the 259-home community
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop the on-site team
• Establish operating procedures, service standards, and team culture
• Drive leasing, sales, marketing, traffic, applications, and occupancy performance
• Monitor pricing, availability, conversions, and competitive market activity
• Coordinate with construction, vendors, ownership, and corporate teams
• Oversee model homes, leasing office, amenities, signage, and property presentation
• Manage resident relations, renewals, retention, and community engagement
• Oversee day-to-day operations, budgets, financial reporting, and collections
• Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, ADA, and applicable housing regulations
• Maintain strong curb appeal, apartment readiness, vendor performance, and operational standards

Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential property management experience
• 2+ years of property management leadership experience
• Previous Community Director, Property Manager, or equivalent leadership experience
• New construction and lease-up experience strongly preferred
• Multifamily or luxury residential experience preferred
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams
• Strong sales, marketing, customer service, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze financial and operational reports
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing, ADA, and applicable housing laws
• Experience with Yardi Voyager or comparable property management software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
• Valid driver's license required