Property Manager in Training

Most property management companies hire experienced managers and hand them a set of keys. Weinstein Properties does something different. This training role exists specifically to bring in sharp people from adjacent fields, customer service, hospitality, retail, sales, and develop them into site leaders with real operational ownership. It's a deliberate pipeline, not a gap-filler.

This position is based at Kings Crossing, a Weinstein-managed community in the Henrico/West End corridor of Richmond. You'll train alongside an existing manager, learning the day-to-day rhythm of the property before eventually stepping into your own site. The timeline for that transition varies, so if you need a guaranteed promotion date, this probably isn't the right fit. If you're comfortable building skills first and earning that step forward, there's a clear path here.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Your days will split between leasing activity and operational support. You'll handle internet leads and phone inquiries, schedule tours, walk prospects through the community, and process applications through to signed leases. On the resident side, you're the person helping someone understand their renewal options, process a notice to vacate, add a pet to their lease, or get clarity on their account balance. That part of the job requires patience and consistency. Not every interaction is easy.

You'll also work closely with maintenance. That means walking make-ready apartments to confirm punch list items are complete, following up on open work orders, and keeping an eye on the overall condition of the property. Rent posting, delinquency follow-up, move-out processing, and security deposit dispositions round out the administrative side. And because this is a leadership track, you'll be expected to help coach the team and contribute to community events, not just execute tasks assigned to you.

• Prior management or team leadership experience is required (1 to 3 years)
• Property management background is a plus but not a dealbreaker
• Strong administrative skills and comfort managing competing priorities
• Clear, confident communication with residents, prospects, and team members
• Self-directed work style. You won't be micromanaged, but you will be expected to stay busy
• Schedule includes weekday and rotating Saturday coverage (Sundays off)

What Separates Strong Candidates Here

Weinstein has been family-owned for over 70 years and manages more than 60 communities across five states. That scale means real career mobility, but the culture still runs on a hands-on, people-first approach. The candidates who thrive in this program aren't just organized and friendly. They take genuine ownership of their property's condition, their team's performance, and the resident experience. They notice things. They follow through without being reminded. They treat the property like it's theirs.

If your background is in hotel front desk management, retail leadership, or a high-volume customer service environment, the translation to property management is more direct than you might think. Leasing is sales. Resident relations is hospitality. The operational side adds a layer, but the core skills carry over well. This role pays starting at $25 per hour with quarterly bonuses and a sign-on bonus discussed at the interview stage.