Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. owns and operates the highest quality portfolio of site-set home communities in the country. Equity LifeStyle leases developed sites to the owners of site-set homes. Equity LifeStyle owns or has a controlling interest in over 300 quality communities in 30 states and British Columbia, offering more than 110,000 individual home sites in major metropolitan areas and key retirement destinations nationwide. ELS is a self-administered, self-managed real estate investment trust traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ELS. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to our continued growth and expansion we are in search of qualified candidates who are proven self-starters and team players. Selected individuals will join our staff at the corporate office in Chicago, one of our regional or community locations throughout the United States. In return for your excellent skills and abilities, Equity LifeStyle offers a rich benefits package including: competitive salary; bonus program; outstanding medical, dental, and Rx coverage; 401K, stock options; employee stock purchase plan; paid holidays and vacations. It’s our pleasure to provide the following insurance plans at no cost to you: life/AD&D, short and long term disability, and business travel/accident. Equally important, we offer career advancement opportunities and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. The following is a list of position(s) currently available with a brief job description. Position: cmgen04 Community Manager Come join a fast paced growing company, a leader in the real estate industry. Equity Lifestyle Properties owns and operates the highest quality resort communities in the United States. We have a controlling interest in over 320 quality resorts throughout the U.S. and British Columbia. Our goal is to create value for our customers by providing consistently high levels of services and amenities in attractive surroundings. Our high standards have been recognized with several "Community of the Year" awards for the outstanding quality of our communities and the professionalism of our management.</p> We are currently seeking Resort Management candidates throughout the U.S. The Resort Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the resort to include financial management, sales/leasing sites, marketing, and operations. The successful candidate will maintain resort operations by attracting and serving residents and guests, while ensuring the physical property is maintained and the financial goals are met. OPERATIONS: Analyze and prepare annual and long-term budgets, monitor income statements, variance reports, identify market trends, and control costs. Adhere to internal audit processes and procedures. Ensure physical operations are maintained to ELS standards by conducting inspections of grounds, buildings, vacant sites, and obtaining bids and contracts for projects. Maximize the profitability of the resort. Understand and implement requirements from regulatory agencies and service providers. SALES/MARKETING: Attract new residents/guests by advertising resort features. Obtain referrals from current residents/guests or national marketing campaigns. Distribute literature; explain advantages of services and locations, answer questions. Conducting market surveys and analyses. Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 5 plus years management experience required. Commensurate experience will be considered. Must have experience creating and analyzing budgets, P&L's, and financial reports. Marketing and sales experience required. Strong management and operational skills, customer service, public relations skills, and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Excellent computer literacy in MS Office suite of products. In return for your excellent skills and abilities, we offer a benefits package including: salary; bonus program; health insurance, 401K, STD/LTD, Life Insurance/AD&D, paid holidays and vacations. We invite you to visit our web site at http://www.equitylifestyle.com/ for additional information regarding our exceptional resort communities. We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No relocation funds are available. Interested individuals can mail, e-mail or fax your resume with salary history to the following addresses. On your cover letter, please indicate the code for the position you are applying for and if applying for a Community Manager position, the state in which you are interested in working. Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. Human Resources Department Two North Riverside Plaza, 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 or Fax to (312) 279-1715 Attention: Recruiter or send e-mail to recruiter@equitylifestyle.com We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. EOE