HOATalent is hiring on behalf of Hales Property Management Role: Community Association Manager Salary: $70,000 - $80,000/year, plus bonuses ($6,000-$12,000 estimated bonus and commission) Location: Chicago, IL (in-person for 6 months; hybrid schedule after training period) About the Role As a Community Association Manager (CAM), you'll be the go-to partner for a portfolio of condominium and homeowner associations — the person Boards and homeowners trust to keep things running smoothly. You'll manage day-to-day operations, guide Boards through decisions, oversee vendors and projects, and help associations stay financially healthy. If you like variety, relationship-building, and seeing tangible results from your work, this role offers all three. What You'll Do HOA & Condo Portfolio Management • Serve as the primary point of contact for HOA Boards and homeowners across your portfolio • Attend Board meetings and help guide sound decision-making • Prepare clear management reports and communications • Ensure associations operate in line with their governing documents and rules Property Operations & Maintenance • Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and vendor services across properties • Conduct regular inspections and quality control reviews • Manage capital improvement and construction projects from bid to completion • Solicit vendor bids, evaluate proposals, and oversee contractor performance • Step in on emergency or after-hours property issues as needed Financial & Administrative Oversight • Assist with annual budgets and long-term reserve planning • Review financial statements, invoices, and operating expenses • Monitor vendor contracts and association expenditures • Support associations' long-term financial health Relationships & Leadership • Build genuine, trusted relationships with residents, Boards, vendors, and internal teams • Resolve homeowner concerns with professionalism and care • Keep association records accurate and well-organized • Bring ideas to the table that make operations run better Requirements Required Experience • 3+ years of property management, HOA management, condominium management, or residential portfolio management experience • Experience working directly with homeowners, residents, or HOA Boards • Experience managing vendors, maintenance projects, and property operations • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications • Illinois CAM License or CMCA certification • Experience managing condominium or HOA portfolios • Construction, maintenance, or capital project management experience • Financial reporting, budgeting, and contract management experience • Familiarity with HOA governing documents and Board meeting processes Skills & Competencies • Excellent communication and customer service skills • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment • Strong attention to detail and time management • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) • Experience with property management software is a plus Benefits Schedule: • First 6 months (training period): In-office 5 days per week • After 6 months: Eligible for up to 4 work-from-home days per week Why You'll Love Working Here • Competitive pay ($70K–$80K) plus performance bonuses • Industry-leading healthcare: medical, dental, life insurance, and HSA • Retirement savings plan • Generous PTO • Flexible, hybrid schedule after training • Corporate-sponsored wellness program • Quarterly company outings and events