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Property Management Associate jobs are open across residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate, from entry-level to senior associate, with specializations in leasing, maintenance coordination, and tenant relations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About MidPen
At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.
We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation's leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22,800 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.
Location: Foster City
Learning Specialist – Property Management
Reporting to the Director of Talent Development, with a strong matrixed partnership to functional leadership, this Learning Specialist is embedded within a specific business function to build its capability from the ground up. For this role, that function is Property Management. The Specialist owns this function's Academy end-to-end, maintains close, current knowledge of their operations, policies, and procedures, and delivers training on-site and in the field as needed. While the primary focus is uplifting capability within Property Management, this role also flexes to support other L&D programs as capacity allows.
Responsibilities:
Academy Ownership:
- Own and continuously evolve the Property Management Academy, including its multi-level curriculum, learning pathways, and progression structure from new hire through experienced practitioner.
- Design, update, and deliver Academy content using adult learning principles, ensuring alignment with property management roles, career pathways, and certification requirements.
- Establish and manage an annual Academy calendar and cadence in partnership with functional leadership and the Director of Talent Development; track participation, completion, and outcomes, and report on business performance impact.
Functional Needs Assessment & Stakeholder Partnership:
- Maintain current knowledge of Property Management's operations, priorities, organizational structure, and performance metrics to proactively identify capability gaps.
- Serve as the primary L&D point of contact, building trusted relationships across the function and conducting targeted needs assessments through site visits, interviews, performance data, and incident/complaint trends.
- Translate business priorities and identified training needs into a prioritized, business-aligned learning roadmap in partnership with the Director of Talent Development.
Training Delivery & Facilitation:
- Facilitate regular instructor-led and virtual training sessions, up to five days per week, covering onboarding, professional skills, leadership, technical, and compliance topics.
- Deliver consistent, engaging learning experiences using adult learning principles and active learning techniques across in-person and virtual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), adapting delivery style, pacing, and examples to a diverse, distributed workforce.
- Manage classroom and virtual session logistics in partnership with the Learning Administrator, including materials, technology setup, and participant engagement.
Policy, Procedure & Compliance Training:
- Design and deliver training on Property Management policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including fair housing, affordable housing compliance, and safety standards, in collaboration with functional partners (e.g., Compliance, Property Management leadership).
- Keep training content current as policies, procedures, and regulations change, and proactively flag needed updates.
- Ensure Property Management training initiatives meet applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
In-Field Training & Coaching:
- Travel regularly to MidPen properties to deliver in-field, hands-on training and coaching for property management and site teams.
- Observe on-site interactions and workflows, providing actionable, in-the-moment feedback to reinforce best practices and consistent execution; support site teams through onboarding, transitions, and performance challenges with tailored coaching.
- Build and coach a network of on-site subject matter experts and peer trainers to promote consistent practices across locations.
Enterprise Program Support & Collaboration:
- Deliver or co-facilitate enterprise-wide L&D programs as needed (e.g., New Employee Orientation, leadership development, and professional skills), balancing capacity with Property Management priorities.
- Collaborate with the Senior Learning Specialist, Learning Specialist, and Learning Administrator to share content, tools, and delivery support across the L&D team while representing Property Management's learning needs in enterprise talent development strategy and roadmap discussions.
Evaluation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
- Design, conduct, and evaluate post-instruction outcomes using methods beyond Kirkpatrick's Level 1, connecting learning outcomes to business performance metrics.
- Synthesize and communicate insights, progress, and Academy outcomes to functional leadership and the Director of Talent Development, recommending evidence-based adjustments.
- Maintain accurate Learning Management System records and tracking tools in partnership with the Learning Administrator; stay current on industry trends and translate best practices into pragmatic MidPen solutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Communication, Organizational Development, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in training facilitation or delivery, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Experience in property management, affordable housing, or a related operational field is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to lead groups of varying sizes in person and virtually with consistency, energy, and professionalism.
- Strong understanding of instructional design methodology and adult learning principles, with the ability to develop structured, multi-level curricula.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly build deep working knowledge of business operations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to analyze performance and training data to identify capability gaps and measure program impact.
- Strong consulting, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with operational leaders at all levels and engage diverse audiences and learning styles.
- Proficiency with virtual meeting and training technologies, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, polling, and breakout tools.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and instructional design principles.
- Highly organized and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple training schedules, sessions, and locations.
- Ability to receive and apply feedback quickly to continuously improve training delivery and quality.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insurance, required for regular property travel.
Physical Requirements
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
- Frequently sitting
- Frequently stand/walk
- Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl
- This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Pay Range
$77,600.00 - $87,300.00 - Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Investment
- Employee Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
- EAP Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Wellness Days
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
About MidPen
At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.
We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation's leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 142 properties is home to 22,800 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.
Location: Foster City
Learning Specialist – Property Management
Reporting to the Director of Talent Development, with a strong matrixed partnership to functional leadership, this Learning Specialist is embedded within a specific business function to build its capability from the ground up. For this role, that function is Property Management. The Specialist owns this function's Academy end-to-end, maintains close, current knowledge of their operations, policies, and procedures, and delivers training on-site and in the field as needed. While the primary focus is uplifting capability within Property Management, this role also flexes to support other L&D programs as capacity allows.
Responsibilities:
Academy Ownership:
- Own and continuously evolve the Property Management Academy, including its multi-level curriculum, learning pathways, and progression structure from new hire through experienced practitioner.
- Design, update, and deliver Academy content using adult learning principles, ensuring alignment with property management roles, career pathways, and certification requirements.
- Establish and manage an annual Academy calendar and cadence in partnership with functional leadership and the Director of Talent Development; track participation, completion, and outcomes, and report on business performance impact.
Functional Needs Assessment & Stakeholder Partnership:
- Maintain current knowledge of Property Management's operations, priorities, organizational structure, and performance metrics to proactively identify capability gaps.
- Serve as the primary L&D point of contact, building trusted relationships across the function and conducting targeted needs assessments through site visits, interviews, performance data, and incident/complaint trends.
- Translate business priorities and identified training needs into a prioritized, business-aligned learning roadmap in partnership with the Director of Talent Development.
Training Delivery & Facilitation:
- Facilitate regular instructor-led and virtual training sessions, up to five days per week, covering onboarding, professional skills, leadership, technical, and compliance topics.
- Deliver consistent, engaging learning experiences using adult learning principles and active learning techniques across in-person and virtual platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams), adapting delivery style, pacing, and examples to a diverse, distributed workforce.
- Manage classroom and virtual session logistics in partnership with the Learning Administrator, including materials, technology setup, and participant engagement.
Policy, Procedure & Compliance Training:
- Design and deliver training on Property Management policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including fair housing, affordable housing compliance, and safety standards, in collaboration with functional partners (e.g., Compliance, Property Management leadership).
- Keep training content current as policies, procedures, and regulations change, and proactively flag needed updates.
- Ensure Property Management training initiatives meet applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.
In-Field Training & Coaching:
- Travel regularly to MidPen properties to deliver in-field, hands-on training and coaching for property management and site teams.
- Observe on-site interactions and workflows, providing actionable, in-the-moment feedback to reinforce best practices and consistent execution; support site teams through onboarding, transitions, and performance challenges with tailored coaching.
- Build and coach a network of on-site subject matter experts and peer trainers to promote consistent practices across locations.
Enterprise Program Support & Collaboration:
- Deliver or co-facilitate enterprise-wide L&D programs as needed (e.g., New Employee Orientation, leadership development, and professional skills), balancing capacity with Property Management priorities.
- Collaborate with the Senior Learning Specialist, Learning Specialist, and Learning Administrator to share content, tools, and delivery support across the L&D team while representing Property Management's learning needs in enterprise talent development strategy and roadmap discussions.
Evaluation, Reporting & Continuous Improvement:
- Design, conduct, and evaluate post-instruction outcomes using methods beyond Kirkpatrick's Level 1, connecting learning outcomes to business performance metrics.
- Synthesize and communicate insights, progress, and Academy outcomes to functional leadership and the Director of Talent Development, recommending evidence-based adjustments.
- Maintain accurate Learning Management System records and tracking tools in partnership with the Learning Administrator; stay current on industry trends and translate best practices into pragmatic MidPen solutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Communication, Organizational Development, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in training facilitation or delivery, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- Experience in property management, affordable housing, or a related operational field is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to lead groups of varying sizes in person and virtually with consistency, energy, and professionalism.
- Strong understanding of instructional design methodology and adult learning principles, with the ability to develop structured, multi-level curricula.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly build deep working knowledge of business operations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to analyze performance and training data to identify capability gaps and measure program impact.
- Strong consulting, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner with operational leaders at all levels and engage diverse audiences and learning styles.
- Proficiency with virtual meeting and training technologies, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, polling, and breakout tools.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and instructional design principles.
- Highly organized and reliable, with the ability to manage multiple training schedules, sessions, and locations.
- Ability to receive and apply feedback quickly to continuously improve training delivery and quality.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insurance, required for regular property travel.
Physical Requirements
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
- Frequently sitting
- Frequently stand/walk
- Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds
- Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl
- This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Pay Range
$77,600.00 - $87,300.00 - Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Benefits and Compensation (see here for full details)
- Health Insurance
- Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Investment
- Employee Education Reimbursement Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
- EAP Program
- Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Wellness Days
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please notify your recruiter. Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
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Who's Hiring
- Target16
- MMS10
- Phase Housing Management8P
- JLL7
- Three Saints Bay6
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in property management associate jobs.
- One to three years of experience in property management or real estate leasing
- Proficiency with property management software such as Yardi, AppFolio, or RealPage
- Strong knowledge of landlord-tenant law and Fair Housing regulations
- Associate or bachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related field
- Active real estate license or willingness to obtain one within a set timeframe
- Experience with lease administration, rent collections, and move-in or move-out processing
Tips for Your Property Management Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to lease-up cycles
Highlight any experience with new construction or lease-up properties separately from stabilized assets. Hiring managers in property management scan for occupancy milestones, resident retention numbers, and software platforms like Yardi or RealPage you've used hands-on.
Target listings by portfolio type
Residential, commercial, HOA, and affordable housing portfolios each have distinct compliance and reporting demands. Filter openings by asset class so your application speaks directly to what that employer actually manages, not property management in general.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists property management associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get your CAM or ARM credential first
Even a certificate-in-progress signals commitment to hiring managers. The Certified Apartment Manager and Accredited Residential Manager designations come up repeatedly in mid-level postings, and listing one as in-progress can move your application past an initial screen.
Prepare work-order and conflict scenarios
Interviewers for property management associate roles consistently ask how you've handled a maintenance escalation or a difficult resident complaint. Walk through a real situation using a brief situation-action-result structure so your answer stays concrete and under two minutes.
Negotiate your on-call expectations upfront
Many property management associate roles include after-hours emergency coverage, but rotation schedules and compensation vary widely. Ask during the offer stage how on-call duties are structured so there are no surprises after your first week on-site.
Property Management Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most property management associates?
The most active employers for property management associates right now are Target, MMS, and Phase Housing Management, and the most openings are in California, Florida, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in metros with large multifamily or commercial portfolios.
How many property management associate jobs are remote?
About 24% of property management associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site presence for inspections, resident interactions, and maintenance coordination. Administrative and leasing support sub-roles are the most likely to offer partial remote flexibility.
How do you become a property management associate?
Start by gaining experience in leasing, real estate administration, or customer-facing property operations. Learn a major property management software platform, study Fair Housing regulations, and pursue an entry-level credential such as the Leasing Professional certificate from the National Apartment Association. Applying to assistant or coordinator roles at a residential or commercial management company is the most direct path in.
Can you get a property management associate job with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates with strong customer service or administrative backgrounds and train them on property-specific systems. Highlighting experience handling scheduling, complaint resolution, or vendor coordination helps bridge the gap. Some companies also run structured associate programs for career changers entering property management from hospitality, retail, or office management roles.
What does the property management associate interview process look like?
Most processes include a phone screen with HR, followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with a property manager or regional director. Expect situational questions about resident disputes, maintenance escalations, and leasing scenarios. Some employers ask for a brief role-play or a walkthrough of how you would handle a specific on-site situation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to property management associate jobs?
You can find and apply to property management associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and asset-class background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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