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Assistant Property Manager - Canvas Apartments at Roers Companies LLC

Roers Companies LLC Minneapolis, MN $4+/hour

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Description:

We are seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Minneapolis, MN as an Assistant Property Manager at Canvas Apartments!


About Us

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we're on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.


About You

You're passionate about your work and driven to achieve ambitious goals. You step up when the team needs an extra hand and aren't afraid to ask for help when you need it. You make smart decisions because you get the big picture and ace the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values - passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.


Responsibilities

As an Assistant Property Manager, you will help us fulfill our mission of connecting residents to community. In a given day, your tasks may include:

  • Actively solicit business to achieve occupancy and rental goals of the property.
  • Assure that prospective residents are reached through advertising and further market the property by responding to phone inquiries, internal leads and property tours.
  • Lead property tours for prospective residents, showcasing all the amenities the property has to offer.
  • Help set the standard on how other staff members engage prospective and current residents.
  • Help with training staff as necessary and models effective sales techniques on a daily basis.
  • Lead rent collection efforts, specifically with delinquent residents. This may involve lease termination and legal action if necessary.
  • Assist in managing the property's budget by making sound financial decisions to increase the net operating income of the community.
  • Help maintain the accuracy of resident ledgers and files.
  • Inspect unit during move-in and move-outs, walking units and the community as needed.
  • Fill the role of acting Property Manager in their absence.
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1+ years leasing or Assistant Property Manager experience.
  • Yardi experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Word & Excel, knowledge of internet, email and social media as it pertains to marketing the property.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to interact with wide range of people.
  • Experience with marketing and leasing initiatives for new development preferred.
  • Must be organized, detail oriented and have good time management skills.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, understanding that your scheduled workdays may vary according to staffing and property needs.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset - loves to be challenged, determined to win, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and operates on trust (not fear).
  • High integrity - trusted, direct, truthful. Embodies confidence and admits mistakes.
  • Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include, but are not limited to: ability to walk property, including up to 4 flights of stairs, to complete physical inspections, deliver resident communications, show apartment and drive a vehicle to visit area businesses for outreach marketing.
  • Maintain neat, well-groomed, professional appearance.

Compensation and Benefits for Assistant Property Manager:


Pay Range: $43,500 - $57,200 + Eligibility for competitive monthly commission for new leases and renewals.

Compensation is determined by several factors that vary depending on the position, including the individual's experience, skills, and the knowledge they bring to the specific role.


Roers offers a comprehensive benefits & perks package to full-time employees which may include:

Health Plans - Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA

Family Leave - Paid birth & bonding leave

Employer Paid Benefits - Basic life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term disability

Additional Voluntary Benefits - Life Insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance

401(K) - 3% company contribution, 100% vested after 2 years of employment

Competitive PTO - 3 weeks of PTO with immediate accrual, 9 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and bereavement

Health and Wellness - fitness membership reimbursement program

Free stays in Roers' properties guest suites

Rent Discount - 20% discount for employees living in Roers Companies properties

Employee Referral Bonus Program - $2,500 referral bonus paid once referred candidate completes 60 days of employment

Charitable Match Program - Roers matches employee donations to charitable organizations

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programs


Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.


Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.


Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and drug test.


Final candidates will be expected to provide professional references, including at least one recent supervisory reference. References are contacted only with mutual agreement and never with current employers unless authorized.


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$8k is below typical pay for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers nationally

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$8k
↓ 83% vs typical entry-level
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$39k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $141k

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You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

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Stronger for: Specialists with niche skills, All experience levels, Remote-capable workers
Weaker for: Generalists

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+4%
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34% work independently—freelance or consulting is viable.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024