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Manager in Training

NRP Group


Job Location:

Cleveland, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 6 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 4 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Come join NRPs A team! Weve been recognized as a Top Workplace because we promote a culture where our team can build long-term careers and connections. As we grow as a company our goal is that you will grow in your career.

NRP has been recognized with several industry awards including Top Workplaces; Best and Brightest Companies to Work For; and National Apartment Associations Best Places to Work.

We value our employees by offering a competitive benefit package including:

  • Commission and bonus opportunities

  • Paid vacation and sick leave

  • 11 Paid holidays

  • Paid maternity & parental bonding leave

  • Short & long term disability

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

  • 401(k) Match

  • Training certification & growth opportunities

  • Employee referral & recognition programs

Since its founding in 1994 NRP has been dedicated to building quality homes for our residents regardless of income. The NRP Group is a full-service multifamily developer general contractor and property manager with assets and operations reaching an expanding range of markets nationwide. For additional information please visit .

Property Management Manager-in-Training (MIT) Program

Build Your Future with NRP
Launch your leadership career in multifamily real estate through The NRP Groups Property Management Manager-in-Training Program. This full-time salaried leadership development experience is designed for recent college graduates who are ready to build a career in Property Management learn the business from the ground up and grow into future community leadership roles.

Position Overview

Under the direction of Property Management leadership the Manager in Training is responsible for completing a structured development program designed to build the operational financial leadership and customer experience skills needed to succeed in community leadership. The MIT will gain hands-on experience across property operations while working alongside experienced Community Managers Regional Property Managers mentors and business leaders.

Essential Functions
Program Learning and Development
  • Complete a structured Property Management training curriculum learning assignments development activities and presentations designed to build readiness for future community leadership roles.
  • Review and apply Standard Operating Procedures property management systems leasing tools and site-level processes to understand how high-performing communities operate.
  • Complete a final presentation summarizing program experiences key learnings business insights and development progress.

Property Operations and Business Acumen
  • Gain practical experience in property operations leasing and marketing resident relations customer experience financial management budgeting asset performance and business analytics.
  • Partner with Community Managers and site teams to understand leasing performance traffic trends pricing recommendations renewal strategies delinquency management resident communication and team scheduling.
  • Assist with property-level financial and operational processes including operating statements budgets proformas management agreements month-end activities commissions bonuses capital projects and vendor coordination.
  • Participate in market research competitive property shops marketing audits SWOT analysis and asset performance discussions to understand property positioning and business strategy.

Leadership Resident Experience and Compliance
  • Build leadership capability by shadowing and supporting key property roles including Leasing Specialist Community Assistant Manager Community Manager Service Manager and other site-level team members.
  • Develop strong resident relations skills by supporting move-ins resident follow-up issue resolution service coordination and customer experience initiatives.
  • Participate in inspections file reviews recertification or renewal processes and compliance-related activities as applicable to the assigned community.
  • Engage in cohort learning mentorship leadership exposure and networking opportunities designed to accelerate professional growth and build lasting connections across NRP.

Program Highlights

Program Structure
  • Full-time salaried leadership development opportunity.
  • Structured 12-month development program is designed to provide the time exposure and experience needed to build readiness for community leadership.

Hands-On Learning Experience
  • Hands-on learning across property operations leasing financial management leadership customer experience and asset performance.
  • Opportunities to work in high-growth markets and contribute to the performance of multifamily communities across the country.

Mentorship Leadership Exposure and Networking
  • Dedicated mentor outside of the participants direct reporting relationship providing an additional resource for coaching perspective and support.
  • Exposure to senior leaders executives regional leadership and experienced property management professionals.
  • Cohort experience with fellow MIT participants to encourage shared learning peer support and professional networking.

Career Path

The goal of the MIT Program is to prepare participants for community leadership opportunities within Property Management. Upon successful completion of the program participants will be evaluated for placement in a community leadership role based on business needs market readiness individual performance and demonstrated leadership capability. Potential progression may include Manager in Training Community Assistant Manager Community Manager Senior Community Manager District Manager in Training and other future Property Management leadership opportunities. Successful graduates will be prepared to lead teams support resident satisfaction contribute to asset performance and oversee the operational and financial performance of apartment communities.

Why Property Management

Property Management offers meaningful leadership opportunities early in your career. Within the first few years professionals may lead teams manage hundreds of apartment homes oversee multimillion-dollar operating budgets influence the performance of real estate assets and play a critical role in creating strong resident experiences. This career path builds business leadership customer service financial and operational skills that are highly transferable across the real estate industry.

Ideal Candidate Profile

NRP seeks ambitious graduates with a passion for leadership business customer service real estate and team development. Ideal candidates are eager to relocate learn quickly take initiative build relationships and grow within a fast-paced Property Management environment.

Preferred majors include: Property Management Real Estate Business Administration Marketing Hospitality Management Finance or related business disciplines.

Education: Bachelors degree in Residential Property Management Real Estate Business Hospitality Finance Marketing or a related field preferred.

Experience: Prior internship property management leasing hospitality customer service sales leadership or business experience preferred.

Technical Skills: Strong computer skills required including Microsoft Office; ability to learn property management and business systems.

Other Requirements: Ability and willingness to relocate based on business needs and program placement opportunities.

The NRP Group is committed to a policy of assuring that all employees and applicants for employment are recruited hired assigned placed transferred demoted laid off terminated paid trained and generally treated during employment on the basis of qualifications and merit; without discriminationdue tocolor race religion sex (including pregnancy or marital status) sexual orientation gender identity and expression age national origin ancestry veteran status military status disability genetic information citizenship or any other classification or activity protected by federal state and local law and ordinances.


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