Manager in Training
The Manager in Training role at Confidential Client offers a structured leadership development program focused on operating senior living communities. The position provides hands-on experience in community operations, financial management, staff leadership, compliance, and resident relations, preparing candidates for future leadership roles such as Executive Director or Operations Leader. This full-time role emphasizes active involvement, mentorship, and career growth within a dynamic, people-focused environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Senior living and real estate (senior housing).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring a Manager in Training for a full-time, on-site leadership development role in Conroe, TX. This structured program prepares emerging leaders for community management roles in senior living by combining hands-on operations experience, mentorship, and exposure to financial, sales, and people-management responsibilities.
Estimated pay: $73,179 per year (estimated).
What You’ll Do
You will rotate through community functions and take ownership of real operational projects, including:
- Learn day-to-day community operations alongside the Executive Director and leadership team
- Support staff management, scheduling, and team development
- Assist with resident relations, family communications, and resident satisfaction initiatives
- Gain exposure to budgeting, financial performance, and resident billing
- Learn business office tasks including payroll and accounts payable
- Support compliance with state and regulatory requirements
- Participate in sales activities: tours, occupancy management, and growth initiatives
- Help with recruiting, onboarding, and employee administration
- Support Manager-on-Duty responsibilities as assigned
- Lead projects that improve community performance and resident experience
- Build leadership skills in communication, decision-making, accountability, and problem-solving
What Success Looks Like
Successful candidates will:
- Actively seek responsibility and apply feedback quickly
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, employees, and leaders
- Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and consistent follow-through
- Become comfortable with financial and operational information
- Identify operational problems and help develop practical solutions
- Show the leadership potential to advance into community management roles
Who This Role Is For
This role is ideal for driven, people-focused candidates who want a career in operations and leadership:
- Bachelor’s degree required; degrees in Business, Healthcare Administration, Hospitality, Management, Finance, or related fields preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in hospitality, property management, healthcare, retail, operations, or customer service preferred
- Recent graduates with strong internships or leadership experience are encouraged to apply
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable working with numbers and business systems
- Professional judgment and ability to handle confidential information
- Genuine interest in working with older adults and improving resident experience
- Desire for a long-term career path in operations and leadership
Community-Specific Requirements
- Weekend availability required
- Manager-on-Duty rotation required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Travel between communities required
- Other program/community-specific requirements as assigned
What Sets You Apart
- Curious about how the full business operates
- Wants more than a narrow entry-level role and takes initiative while learning
- Comfortable interacting with people at every level of the organization
- Able to balance people priorities with numbers and operational needs
- Ambitious, adaptable, and open to feedback
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time employees typically receive:
- Competitive hourly pay with growth potential (estimated $73,179/year)
- Paid holidays available upon hire
- ZayZoon access — on-demand earned-wage access
- Paid time off (PTO) eligibility after 90 days
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (effective 1st of month after 30 days)
- Life insurance, disability, and additional financial protection plans
- Education assistance to support career growth
- Employee & resident referral bonuses
- Exclusive employee rent discounts at affiliated multifamily communities
Why This Role
Senior living blends business operations, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, and people leadership. As a Manager in Training, you’ll develop the cross-functional skills required to run a high-performing community and build a long-term leadership career.
About the Industry
This role is in the senior living and real estate (senior housing) industry — focused on delivering high-quality residential care, hospitality, and operational leadership for older adults.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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