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Total U.S. associations: 342,000
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21.3 % of U.S. population lives in community associations
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There are 50,000–55,000 community association managers
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There are 7,000–8,000 community association management companies.
Source: Community Association Institute "National and State Statistical Review for 2016"
Experienced manager's salaries can exceed $100,000 per year.
High-rises
Homeowner
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Job availability is now
We have management company clients looking for community managers now.
Take this aptitude test. Don't worry it's just basic stuff but it will help us determine how your life experiences relate to a career in community management.
LET'S TALK
If you and we feel a career in community management is right for you we will schedule a short conference over the phone or by video.
WE'LL TRAIN YOU
Our online educational tools and videos will provide with the starting point you need to be more employable.
WE'LL REFER YOU
Now that you're and we're confident you're ready we will reach out to our management company clients. Hopefully you'll enjoy a new and rewarding career!
Cost to you is zero
Our management company clients pay us to refer community managers to them.
DR. THOMAS ENGBLOM
CMCA, AMS, PCAM, ARM, CPM, Ph.D
Tom is one the industries most dynamic leaders. With a 40 year career including being a successful community manager, management company owner and now a leading industry financial leader, Tom’s approach and direction has benefited hundreds of management companies and thousands of manager professionals.
RAYMOND DICKEY
AUTHOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ray is president of Brainerd Communications, Inc, publisher of AssociationHelpNow. AssociationHelpNow provides education resources including seminars and publications for managers across the county. He is also the author of “HOA/Condo Primer”. Additionally Ray acts as an executive director and consultant for state chapters of the largest educational community association non-profit in the United States.
Larry Thomas, PCAM
CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
TAYLOR MANAGEMENT COMPANY
"It is predicted that 80% of all new residential construction in New Jersey in the next decade will be in the form of a community association or condominium. This translates to an increased demand for qualified community managers. I have had a very successful and profitable career in the community management industry and I encourage anyone looking for a rewarding profession to consider entering the community management field. There are several factors to consider- rapid development and advancement potential, current and projected high demand for qualified community managers, competitive salary and benefit packages, ample job opportunities as well as a recession proof industry. Regardless the state of the economy, common interest communities will always need someone to manage them. If you’re an accountable person with a common sense problem solving personality, you should strongly consider entering the community manager profession."
David J. Byrne
ATTORNEY
ANSELL GRIMM & AARON
“Attorneys work with managers every day. They collaborate on complicated legal issues to assist communities through difficult situations. Managers are the conduit of information and advice from the attorneys to board members and have an important job to do. Managers develop strong and trusting relationships with both boards and their counsel. Ever changing, complicated legal issues make a manager’s job challenging and significant to the association’s success.”
Lee Powers, CMCA, AMS
ASSOCIATION MANAGER
KS MANAGEMENT
"When I became an Association Manager I had no idea how many opportunities I would be afforded. The community management industry continues to grow at a rapid rate and changes on a daily basis. Being a part of this industry as it becomes the way of the future is exciting. No matter what you are looking for in a career, being an Association Manager can get you there! Interacting with thousands of people on a monthly basis ensures there is no limit on the amount of connections you can make and the tasks you can accomplish. Seeing communities you manage improve year over year because of your management is an indescribable experience; whether you oversee a $200k road project, or coordinate painting of trim on buildings, you help the community get better all the time. Within the community management industry, there is no limit to the advancements you can experience, from earning professional credentials to becoming involved in national committees that help govern the industry, the possibilities are endless."
Donald J. Hucks CMCA, AMS, PCAM
COMMUNITY MANAGER
IPM / PRO MANAGEMENT
“In 2004 I was recommended for an opening at a local HOA management company. During the interview I was surprised about the wide range of responsibilities a community manager handles. The variety of the professional challenges appealed to me and my career started. The industry offers opportunities to advance through education. Over the years I have received my CMCA, AMS and PCAM designations. A PCAM has been recognized as receiving the highest level of education in our profession and it is one I am particularly proud of. As my designations have increased, so has my income. I have the great pleasure considering many of my fellow managers and my residents as “true" friends. I recommend the homeowner (HOA), condominium and community industry as a great opportunity. It is rewarding to be an important part of many people's lives along with continuing education, professional and financial advancement."
Dan Quigley, CMCA, AMS
COMMUNITY MANAGER
KIRKPATRICK MANAGEMENT
"Working in association management blends communication skills and a focus on customer service with some general knowledge of best business practices. Some days, I feel like I am running a small business and other days it feels like I am Judge Judy trying to find the fairest way to resolve a minor conflict. If you like doing the same activities every day of the week - association management is not for you. If you want daily challenges where you use your brain to find the best solution for unique problem - association management is the right career for you. "
Anthony J. Adamo, CMCA, AMS
PRESIDENT
BROAD SHOULDERS MANAGEMENT, INC.
"I love community association management because of the wealth of useful knowledge that this industry has bestowed upon me. I constantly tell my managers that "every day is a school day" because we are always learning something new. It is a fast-paced career filled with gratification. Seeing a capital project through from the start to finish or helping your association during a disaster is very rewarding. I love it when emergencies come up. So much of managing a community happens behind-the-scenes that it can be a thankless job at times. But when you get the opportunity to rise to the occasion and help someone who may be in distress, they are usually very appreciative. You get to wear many different hats so you never get bored. You might start your day by meeting with a contractor on a roof, put together a budget in the afternoon and lead a board meeting in the evening. If variety is the spice of live, then community association management is the cayenne pepper of careers."
Candy Lee, PCAM
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
SHARPER MANAGEMENT, LLC
"I have been in the Association Management industry for over 29-years, and still love it! This industry is a wide-open job market that has room for everyone from someone with no experience to a seasoned professional; and there is long-term growth potential. Every day is a new adventure as a Community Manager! We get the privilege of working with individuals on one of their greatest investments; their home!"
Ryan Dorner, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
COMMERCIAL ACCOUNT SPECIALIST
JARVIS PROPERTY RESTORATION
"As someone who has been in the Community Association Management industry for 18 years, I can testify that it is an industry that comes with many rewards in the form of job satisfaction, networking opportunity, and wide variety in daily activities. It is an industry for those who thrive on new challenges that need to be tackled and offers something that I really enjoy, which is a nice blend of deskwork and MBWA, or managing by walking around. The manager role offers an exciting blend of being not just a manager, but somewhat of a politician, construction supervisor, attorney, accountant, landscaper, and many other roles. And in these uncertain economic times, it is good to point out that it is a relatively recession-proof industry that still requires a local, often hands-on presence. "
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