Community Association Manager

Overview: Atlanta Habitat creates opportunities to transform lives through community-built sustainable homeownership, guided by our core values: purpose, excellence, servant leadership, humanity and positivity. As Atlanta Habitat evolves from a respected affordable housing nonprofit into a leading community development organization, we are scaling our impact by focusing on housing innovation, planned communities, neighborhood transformation, and the long-term economic mobility of families.

Job Summary: The Community Association Manager is responsible for supporting the long-term success, stability, and sustainability of Atlanta Habitat communities. This position serves as the primary liaison between homeowners, community associations, resident leaders, and third-party property management partners. The Manager oversees community association development and governance, Homeowner Education, and property management coordination to ensure communities remain well-managed, financially sustainable, and resident led.

Key Responsibilities

Community Association Development and Governance

• Support the establishment, organization, and transition of homeowner and community associations from developer control to homeowner leadership.
• Serve as Atlanta Habitat's primary liaison to association boards and resident leaders.
• Provide training, technical assistance, and leadership development for board members.
• Assist with annual meetings, elections, governing document interpretation, and board succession planning.
• Monitor compliance with governing documents, policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain association records and documentation related to governance and transition activities.

Property Management Oversight

• Manage the relationship with third-party property management companies serving Atlanta Habitat communities.
• Review management reports, budgets, maintenance plans, and operational recommendations.
• Coordinate resolution of homeowner concerns, maintenance issues, and community-related inquiries.
• Facilitate communication among residents, boards, and property management partners.

Resident Services and Community Engagement

• Provide Instruction for the required Community Stewardship courses and update training when necessary.
• Develop and implement programs that promote resident participation, leadership development, and neighborhood pride.
• Facilitate neighborhood meetings, workshops, and community-building activities.
• Connect homeowners with Atlanta Habitat programs, community resources, and external service providers.

Strategic Planning and Reporting

• Track and report key performance indicators related to community association health, resident engagement, and neighborhood conditions.
• Prepare regular reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and best practices that strengthen community operations and resident outcomes.
• Support organizational goals related to homeowner success, neighborhood stabilization, and community impact.