Community Association Manager Jobs in Illinois

Community Association Manager jobs in Illinois are active and competitive, concentrated in residential property management, condominium associations, homeowner associations, and mixed-use developments, with openings from entry-level community manager assistants through senior regional directors. The heaviest hiring runs through Chicago, Naperville, and Schaumburg, where established firms like Associa, FirstService Residential, and Inland Western have long-standing Illinois operations. The most in-demand specialties are condominium governance compliance, large-scale HOA portfolio management, and CMCA-credentialed association oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24
Top employerAssocia
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring10
Work type70% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Portfolio Community Association Manager
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Portfolio Community Association Manager
Associa
Chicago, Illinois
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Portfolio Community Association Manager
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Senior Portfolio Community Association Manager
Associa
Chicago, Illinois
Business Analysis
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Assistant Community Association Manager, Portfolio
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Assistant Community Association Manager, Portfolio
FirstService Residential
Chicago, Illinois
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
Social Media Management
$50k - $60k/yr
Associate's degree in Real Estate
10,000+

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Community Association Manager - Portfolio
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Community Association Manager - Portfolio
ken@nsmanagement.net
Skokie, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Property Management
$75k - $85k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Community Association Manager (Chicago, IL)
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Community Association Manager (Chicago, IL)
RealManage
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Property Management
$80k - $85k/yr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
501-1,000

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Community Association Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
12 jobs
Elgin
3 jobs
Schaumburg
2 jobs
Skokie
1 job
Glen Ellyn
1 job
Naperville
1 job
Plainfield
1 job
Willowbrook
1 job
Elmwood Park
1 job

Community Association Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Associa8 open roles
FirstService Residential6 open roles
Forth2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in community association manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Active CMCA, AMS, or PCAM credential from CAI recognized in Illinois association management
  • Two or more years managing homeowner associations or condominium communities
  • Working knowledge of the Illinois Condominium Property Act and Common Interest Community Association Act
  • Experience preparing and presenting annual budgets to association boards
  • Strong vendor coordination and contract management skills for maintenance and capital projects
  • Proficiency with property management software such as TOPS, Vantaca, or Buildium

Community Association Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a community association manager in Illinois?

Illinois does not issue a state license for community association managers, so entry is credential-driven rather than government-regulated. Most employers expect candidates to hold or be pursuing the Certified Manager of Community Associations credential through the Community Associations Institute. A background in property management, real estate, or business administration provides the foundation, and familiarity with the Illinois Condominium Property Act is a practical requirement for most hiring managers in the state.

How much do community association managers make in Illinois?

Community association managers in Illinois earn a median of about $74,980 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $44,570 for the lowest 10% to over $143,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire community association managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring community association managers in Illinois right now include Associa, FirstService Residential, and Forth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's large concentration of suburban condominium developments and master-planned communities in the greater Chicago region sustains consistent demand across both large national management firms and locally based association management companies.

Which Illinois cities have the most community association manager jobs?

Chicago, Elgin, and Schaumburg have the most community association manager openings in Illinois. Chicago's density of high-rise condominiums and urban HOAs drives the bulk of demand, while Naperville and Schaumburg attract openings tied to the large suburban master-planned communities and corporate-campus-adjacent residential developments that surround the greater Chicago metropolitan area.

Are there remote community association manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Community association managers typically work on-site to conduct property inspections, attend board meetings, and coordinate vendors, which limits remote arrangements. About 30% of community association manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that exist tend to focus on administrative portfolio oversight or regional director roles where the on-site work is delegated to local staff.

How can I get hired as a community association manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as an assistant community manager or property management coordinator at a large Illinois-based management firm, where you support experienced managers handling condominium and HOA portfolios. Companies like Associa and FirstService Residential in the Chicago area regularly bring in entry-level staff from adjacent roles such as leasing consultant, building administrator, or HOA bookkeeper. Pursuing the CMCA exam early signals commitment and gives candidates a measurable edge even before they have direct association management experience.

Where can I find and apply to community association manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to community association manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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