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Community Manager roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it one of the most reliable paths for Australian professionals to work in community-facing digital and brand roles stateside.
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Katy - 7303 Prairie Lakeshore Lane, Elyson
Business
Our Growth, Your Opportunity
At Maymont Homes, our success starts with people, our residents and our team. We are transforming the single-family rental experience through innovation, quality, and genuine care. With more than 20,000 homes across 47+ markets, 25+ build-to-rent communities, and continued expansion on the horizon, we are more than a leader in the industry—we are a company that puts people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
As part of Brookfield, Maymont Homes is growing quickly and making a lasting impact. We are also proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a recognition based entirely on feedback from our employees. This honor reflects the culture of trust, collaboration, and belonging that makes Maymont a place where people thrive.
Join a purpose-driven team where your work creates opportunity, sparks innovation, and helps families across the country feel truly at home.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Community Manager, Build-to-Rent (BTR) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, financial performance, leasing activities, and resident experience of an assigned Build-to-Rent community. This role manages onsite team members, operational processes, and community resources to achieve occupancy, revenue, and stabilization goals while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable housing regulations. The Community Manager serves as the primary onsite leader, ensuring exceptional resident service, operational efficiency, and the successful execution of leasing and community management strategies. The role requires strong leadership, operational oversight, financial acumen, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Functions
1. Functional Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of assigned Build-to-Rent communities to ensure operational excellence and resident satisfaction
- Ensure homes, amenity spaces, and common areas are prepared for daily leasing and resident activities
- Welcome prospective residents, conduct community and home tours, and support leasing activities
- Respond to resident and prospect inquiries, requests, and concerns through phone, email, and in-person communication
- Oversee onsite leasing performance, lease enforcement processes, resident applications, renewals, and occupancy goals
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure community appearance, safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal standards are maintained
- Monitor and support resident retention initiatives and customer experience efforts
2. Operational / Departmental Support
- Participate in budget preparation and operational planning by analyzing financial reports, market trends, and operational performance metrics
- Monitor revenue performance, rent collections, fees, and financial reporting to ensure budget and operational goals are achieved
- Coordinate with supplier partners, contractors, and service providers to ensure services and deliverables meet contractual expectations
- Utilize property management systems and operational platforms to manage leasing activity, resident ledgers, service requests, reputation management, and reporting
- Support onboarding and training of new onsite team members assigned to the BTR community
- Facilitate community-specific operational training and reinforce company policies, procedures, and operational standards
3. Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Oversee lease enforcement activities including notices, renewals, inspections, evictions, and fee assessments in accordance with lease agreements and company policies
- Maintain accurate operational records, leasing documentation, resident files, and financial reporting
- Conduct periodic inspections to identify operational, maintenance, or safety concerns and ensure timely resolution
- Escalate operational, legal, or resident issues to leadership as appropriate
4. Financial / Performance Accountability
- Support achievement of NOI, occupancy, stabilization, and revenue performance goals
- Monitor property expenses and control expenditures within approved budget parameters
- Analyze market conditions, rent trends, and competitor data to support leasing and pricing strategies
- Prepare and review weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational and financial performance reports
- Support leasing performance initiatives and operational strategies to maximize community profitability and resident retention
5. Leadership / Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and support onsite team members to ensure operational consistency and high performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Leasing, Marketing, Construction, and centralized support teams
- Promote company culture, operational standards, and customer-focused service throughout the community
- Support hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training of leasing and onsite operational staff
- Foster strong relationships with residents, vendors, contractors, and internal business partners
6. Additional Responsibilities
- Serve as the onsite representative for assigned Build-to-Rent communities
- Support lease-up and stabilization initiatives for new or transitioning communities as needed
- Maintain organized operational records and reporting documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives
Performance Expectations & Key Metrics:
Performance will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes aligned with company and departmental goals. Metrics may include:
- NOI, occupancy, and stabilization performance metrics
- Resident satisfaction and online reputation management scores
- Lease-up and retention performance goals
- Timeliness and accuracy of operational and financial reporting
- Compliance with company policies and housing regulations
- Property appearance, inspection results, and curb appeal standards
- Timely completion of assigned training by direct reports
- Effectiveness of team leadership, operational execution, and resident issue resolution
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree preferred
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing onsite operations in Build-to-Rent, multifamily property management, hospitality, retail, or new home sales environments required
- Lease-up and/or new construction property management experience preferred
- Prior experience leading onsite operational teams preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, customer service, and operational management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong financial and analytical skills related to property operations and budgeting
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced proficiency in property management systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to thrive in high-volume operational and customer-facing environments
- Strong understanding of leasing operations, resident relations, and property management processes
Preferred Qualifications
- CAM, NALP, CPM, or other property management certifications preferred
- Experience in Build-to-Rent (BTR) or multifamily lease-up communities
- Advanced experience with property management and leasing platforms
- Experience with reputation management, resident engagement, and operational reporting tools
- Knowledge of market analysis, pricing strategy, and occupancy management
- Active Real Estate, Property Manager, or Property Manager in Charge license in applicable state preferred
Why work for Maymont Homes?
Our Mission - "We Positively Impact the Lives in the Communities We Serve." Every role contributes to this purpose, helping families find a place to call home while making a difference in the communities we support.
Certified Great Place to Work® - Our people make us who we are. This certification celebrates the values and culture that fuel collaboration, innovation, and care.
Outstanding Benefits - Backed by Brookfield, our benefits include a 5% 401(k) match, wellness credits that reduce healthcare costs, and up to 160 hours of PTO annually for full-time employees.
Career Growth - With continued expansion planned for Maymont, you'll find meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, advance your career, and make an impact.
Strong Foundation - As part of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's largest real estate asset managers, we have the stability, resources, and vision to keep growing.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information.
Location
Katy - 7303 Prairie Lakeshore Lane, Elyson
Business
Our Growth, Your Opportunity
At Maymont Homes, our success starts with people, our residents and our team. We are transforming the single-family rental experience through innovation, quality, and genuine care. With more than 20,000 homes across 47+ markets, 25+ build-to-rent communities, and continued expansion on the horizon, we are more than a leader in the industry—we are a company that puts people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
As part of Brookfield, Maymont Homes is growing quickly and making a lasting impact. We are also proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®, a recognition based entirely on feedback from our employees. This honor reflects the culture of trust, collaboration, and belonging that makes Maymont a place where people thrive.
Join a purpose-driven team where your work creates opportunity, sparks innovation, and helps families across the country feel truly at home.
Job Description
Position Summary
The Community Manager, Build-to-Rent (BTR) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, financial performance, leasing activities, and resident experience of an assigned Build-to-Rent community. This role manages onsite team members, operational processes, and community resources to achieve occupancy, revenue, and stabilization goals while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable housing regulations. The Community Manager serves as the primary onsite leader, ensuring exceptional resident service, operational efficiency, and the successful execution of leasing and community management strategies. The role requires strong leadership, operational oversight, financial acumen, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Job Functions
1. Functional Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of assigned Build-to-Rent communities to ensure operational excellence and resident satisfaction
- Ensure homes, amenity spaces, and common areas are prepared for daily leasing and resident activities
- Welcome prospective residents, conduct community and home tours, and support leasing activities
- Respond to resident and prospect inquiries, requests, and concerns through phone, email, and in-person communication
- Oversee onsite leasing performance, lease enforcement processes, resident applications, renewals, and occupancy goals
- Conduct regular property inspections to ensure community appearance, safety, cleanliness, and curb appeal standards are maintained
- Monitor and support resident retention initiatives and customer experience efforts
2. Operational / Departmental Support
- Participate in budget preparation and operational planning by analyzing financial reports, market trends, and operational performance metrics
- Monitor revenue performance, rent collections, fees, and financial reporting to ensure budget and operational goals are achieved
- Coordinate with supplier partners, contractors, and service providers to ensure services and deliverables meet contractual expectations
- Utilize property management systems and operational platforms to manage leasing activity, resident ledgers, service requests, reputation management, and reporting
- Support onboarding and training of new onsite team members assigned to the BTR community
- Facilitate community-specific operational training and reinforce company policies, procedures, and operational standards
3. Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with Fair Housing, ADA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
- Oversee lease enforcement activities including notices, renewals, inspections, evictions, and fee assessments in accordance with lease agreements and company policies
- Maintain accurate operational records, leasing documentation, resident files, and financial reporting
- Conduct periodic inspections to identify operational, maintenance, or safety concerns and ensure timely resolution
- Escalate operational, legal, or resident issues to leadership as appropriate
4. Financial / Performance Accountability
- Support achievement of NOI, occupancy, stabilization, and revenue performance goals
- Monitor property expenses and control expenditures within approved budget parameters
- Analyze market conditions, rent trends, and competitor data to support leasing and pricing strategies
- Prepare and review weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational and financial performance reports
- Support leasing performance initiatives and operational strategies to maximize community profitability and resident retention
5. Leadership / Collaboration
- Lead, mentor, and support onsite team members to ensure operational consistency and high performance
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Leasing, Marketing, Construction, and centralized support teams
- Promote company culture, operational standards, and customer-focused service throughout the community
- Support hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training of leasing and onsite operational staff
- Foster strong relationships with residents, vendors, contractors, and internal business partners
6. Additional Responsibilities
- Serve as the onsite representative for assigned Build-to-Rent communities
- Support lease-up and stabilization initiatives for new or transitioning communities as needed
- Maintain organized operational records and reporting documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives
Performance Expectations & Key Metrics:
Performance will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes aligned with company and departmental goals. Metrics may include:
- NOI, occupancy, and stabilization performance metrics
- Resident satisfaction and online reputation management scores
- Lease-up and retention performance goals
- Timeliness and accuracy of operational and financial reporting
- Compliance with company policies and housing regulations
- Property appearance, inspection results, and curb appeal standards
- Timely completion of assigned training by direct reports
- Effectiveness of team leadership, operational execution, and resident issue resolution
Required Qualifications
Education
- Associate degree preferred
- Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing onsite operations in Build-to-Rent, multifamily property management, hospitality, retail, or new home sales environments required
- Lease-up and/or new construction property management experience preferred
- Prior experience leading onsite operational teams preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership, customer service, and operational management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Strong financial and analytical skills related to property operations and budgeting
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced proficiency in property management systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to thrive in high-volume operational and customer-facing environments
- Strong understanding of leasing operations, resident relations, and property management processes
Preferred Qualifications
- CAM, NALP, CPM, or other property management certifications preferred
- Experience in Build-to-Rent (BTR) or multifamily lease-up communities
- Advanced experience with property management and leasing platforms
- Experience with reputation management, resident engagement, and operational reporting tools
- Knowledge of market analysis, pricing strategy, and occupancy management
- Active Real Estate, Property Manager, or Property Manager in Charge license in applicable state preferred
Why work for Maymont Homes?
Our Mission - "We Positively Impact the Lives in the Communities We Serve." Every role contributes to this purpose, helping families find a place to call home while making a difference in the communities we support.
Certified Great Place to Work® - Our people make us who we are. This certification celebrates the values and culture that fuel collaboration, innovation, and care.
Outstanding Benefits - Backed by Brookfield, our benefits include a 5% 401(k) match, wellness credits that reduce healthcare costs, and up to 160 hours of PTO annually for full-time employees.
Career Growth - With continued expansion planned for Maymont, you'll find meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, advance your career, and make an impact.
Strong Foundation - As part of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's largest real estate asset managers, we have the stability, resources, and vision to keep growing.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Community Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
Community Manager roles sit on the specialty occupation borderline. Your Australian degree in communications, marketing, or a related discipline needs to map directly to the job description. Generic management degrees won't support an E-3 visa petition without supplementary documentation.
Target employers with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data for employers who have filed LCAs for communications or marketing roles. Those employers already understand the E-3 process and won't stall at the offer stage over sponsorship uncertainty.
Address the specialty occupation question upfront
During interviews, clarify that the Community Manager role requires a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree. Consular officers assess this at your visa interview, so aligning your job description with DOL specialty occupation criteria before the offer is filed protects your application.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from DOL certification through to your consulate appointment in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth.
Clarify your Australian degree equivalency early
Your three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but the employer's HR team may not know this. Confirming equivalency before the LCA is filed prevents unnecessary delays.
Negotiate your offer around the prevailing wage floor
The LCA your employer files with DOL must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage for Community Manager roles in the hiring location. If your offered salary falls below that threshold, the LCA will be rejected, so verify this before countersigning.
E-3 Visa Community Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Community Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Community Manager roles where employers are open to E-3 visa sponsorship, filtering out positions that won't work for Australian nationals. Standard job platforms show all listings regardless of visa status, so you can waste significant time on roles that will never result in a sponsorship offer. Searching specifically for E-3-aware employers is far more efficient.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does Community Manager qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined. Community Manager qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a closely related field. If the job description accepts any degree or treats the degree as preferred rather than required, a consular officer may question the E-3 classification. Work with your employer to ensure the job posting and LCA reflect the degree requirement accurately.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Community Manager roles?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, so you can apply at any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B visa has an annual cap and a randomised lottery, meaning most applicants wait years or are never selected. For a Community Manager role, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path, provided the position meets the specialty occupation standard.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Community Manager?
Yes, but you need to start the E-3 process fresh with your new employer. Your current E-3 visa is tied to the approved LCA from your original employer, so a new LCA must be filed and certified by DOL before you can begin work with the new company. You can change roles during the 60-day grace period after your previous employment ends, but you cannot work until the new LCA is certified and, if required, a new visa is issued.