Community Manager Jobs in Massachusetts
Community Manager jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, with particularly active hiring in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, where the state's technology, biotech, and higher education sectors concentrate most of the activity. Large, well-established employers such as HubSpot, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Fidelity Investments maintain ongoing community manager hiring for roles ranging from entry-level social and digital community coordinators to senior program and online community strategists. The most sought-after specialties in the Massachusetts market include developer community management, alumni and member engagement, and B2B brand community programs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
The Community Manager - Boston is responsible for leading the daily operations of the community by providing operational leadership across resident experience, facilities operations, leasing, and administrative functions. This role directly supervises the Resident Experience Manager and Service Manager, ensuring collaboration between teams, consistent execution of company standards, and exceptional service delivery.
Working in partnership with the Managing Director and under the direction of the Regional Director, the Community Manager executes operational priorities, develops on-site leaders, and monitors community performance to support occupancy, financial, and resident experience objectives. This role serves as the operational leader responsible for executing the community's daily operations while supporting broader business initiatives established by the Managing Director.
- Lead and maintain accountability for the day-to-day operations of the community, ensuring operational excellence across resident experience, leasing, facilities, financial performance, and administrative functions.
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance management to the team while promoting collaboration between office and facilities teams.
- Ensure alignment between resident experience and facilities operations by establishing shared priorities, facilitating communication, and promoting accountability across the on-site leadership team
- Execute community operating plans and performance initiatives established in partnership with the Managing Director.
- Monitor operational performance against occupancy, resident satisfaction, expense management, and service delivery goals, recommending corrective action plans as needed.
- Support execution of leasing and marketing initiatives through the Resident Experience Manager to achieve occupancy and renewal goals.
- Ensure consistent delivery of an exceptional resident experience through effective customer service, resident communication, and timely resolution of escalated resident concerns.
- Oversee facilities operations through the Service Manager to ensure:
Timely completion of work orders.
Execution of preventative maintenance programs.
Effective planning and execution of Turn.
Community cleanliness, safety, and curb appeal standards. - Monitor controllable operating expenses and purchasing activity to support budget adherence and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate operational execution of approved capital improvement projects while minimizing disruption to residents and community operations
- Review operational performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and service delivery.
- Partner with internal support teams to resolve operational challenges and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Provide operational support for lease execution, collections, and delinquency processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and established procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, Fair Housing requirements, safety standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Carries out supervisor responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Coach, train and develop a team while managing the workflow and prioritization of projects and ensuring on-time execution and completion.
Living on-site is a condition of employment (i.e. required without exceptions) for this role. This requirement is for the business need of emergency response and on-call. Must be available to respond to emergencies as they arise, including those that occur after normal business hours. This position is subject to on-call rotation.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Community Manager – Boston role is an experienced leader in student or multifamily housing (multifamily property management), hospitality, or a related environment, who can support day-to-day property operations, lead on-site teams, and deliver an exceptional resident experience. This role includes overseeing resident experience, facilities, leasing, and administrative functions while partnering with the Managing Director and Regional Director to support community performance.
American Campus Communities Culture Commitments
- Our people are devoted to a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality in the workplace and our communities. We are committed to intentionally executing an evolving set of goals specific to inclusion, diversity, and accountability, driven by empathetic leadership and embraced by all.
- The core of American Campus culture involves everyone being fully invested in everything that we do down to picking up the smallest piece of trash in the office and around our communities. No matter their position or duration at the organization, everyone picks up trash.
- Serve as an American Campus representative and liaison in all interactions.
- Certain activities involved in this position may be photographed and/or video and audio recorded for quality control and/or training purposes. Compliance with the Photo, Video and Voice Recording Policy is a condition of employment.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
- 2 years’ of progressive leadership experience in student or multi-family housing, or similar industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant field preferred.
- Skills in leasing and marketing, customer service, facility management, budgeting, supervision, business administration, public relations, residence life, and a combination of business and student development skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Benefits & Perks
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Benefits:
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Pregnancy & Childbirth Leave
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Matching
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Perks:
- Preferred Membership Pricing at Local & National Companies
- CoreGiving Volunteer Days
- Referral Program
- Charity Matching Program
About American Campus Communities
American Campus Communities is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, for employment.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Community Manager Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Greystar13

- Workbar3

- Beth Israel Lahey Health2

- Optum1

- ALLEGO1

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in community manager jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing online or in-person communities at scale
- Proficiency with community platforms such as Discourse, Slack, or Khoros
- Strong written communication skills for content creation and member engagement
- Ability to track and report on community health metrics and engagement data
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product, and support teams
Community Manager Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a community manager in Massachusetts?
Community manager roles in Massachusetts do not require a state-issued license or exam. Most employers hire candidates with a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Practical experience managing a brand, nonprofit, or developer community is heavily weighted. Building a portfolio through volunteer community work, campus organizations, or open-source projects is a strong foundation for breaking into the field in Massachusetts.
Which companies hire community managers in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring community managers in Massachusetts include Greystar, Workbar, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of SaaS companies, research institutions, and financial services firms means demand is spread across both corporate and mission-driven employer types.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most community manager jobs?
Boston, Waltham, and Stoughton have the most community manager openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the largest share of listings given its density of technology companies, universities, and financial institutions, while Cambridge benefits from its proximity to major research and innovation employers, and Worcester reflects growing regional demand from healthcare and higher education organizations headquartered there.
Are there remote community manager jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. Community management is largely a digital and communications role, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 56% of community manager openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is above average for professional roles. Content moderation, online forum management, and developer relations work are the areas most likely to be fully remote.
How can I get hired as a community manager in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate community manager or community coordinator role, which Massachusetts-based companies such as HubSpot and Wayfair post regularly for candidates without extensive professional experience. Lateral moves from customer success, social media coordination, or event management roles are widely accepted. A portfolio demonstrating that you built or moderated an active community, even a student organization or volunteer group, meaningfully strengthens an application at Massachusetts employers.
Where can I find and apply to community manager jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to community manager jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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