job qualifactions

[howard marbut]

the mobile home park where we live needs a new park manager and i was going to apply but was wondering what are the best qualifactions one needs to fill out an application for the best chance to be concidered thank you .howard marbut

[Bob]

I would imagin te best way to handle applying for the job would be to go to another park and ask the manager what his duties are. That way you can answer all the questions that are put to you should you get the interview. Also state on your aplication even though you have no experience if that is the case that you have done research on want it takes to be a manager if I can help more e-mail me

[Chrissy Jackson]

Certainly asking the current manager to talk about his duties is a good start. An even better start is to contact the owner of the company who will be hiring the new manager or management team. Many times, a change in personnel also brings about a change in duties. Some community owners specifically prefer a person who has no experience in community management. That way, there are no "bad habits" to break. The new employee can be trained exactly as the owner needs them to be trained. The most important thing is not to hesitate! Call now. And good luck to you!

[Eric]

Hi,

I have researched training and certification for manufactured home communities through the most likely source, which is the Manufactured Home Associations. The furthest I got was being told that this certification is only available through seminars provided in different cities and takes about three years.

I can get a BA degree in ten months. What gives? Why is it so difficult to get training in something that is or should be in high demand?

Eric

[rmurray]

Sure wish I would have known about that 10 month BA before I just paid for over 4 years for each of my two kiddos..

[Chrissy Jackson]

In reply to Eric, you are right. This training should be in high demand, and should be offered more often. The reason it isn't is because many multi-property management companies train their own employees their own way, using their operations manuals and policy manuals. The only complete nationally certified training program is a series of three classes, each one lasting about 2 1/2 days. It is offered normally be state associations at the request of their members. The national trade association, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), is the provider of the course and trainers through its educational arm, The Manufactured Housing Educational Institute (MHEI). Therefore, at this time, the state associations are the ones to request a class when they have enough interest and demand from their members. However, someone wanting to take it can take the three classes anywhere in the United States they are offered, not just in the state where they live or where they operate communities. And, it only takes an average of three years because that's the way the state associations usually book the classes. But not always. Florida Manufactured Housing Association, for example, usually has one class per month every June, July and August of each year. That way you could finish all of them in just a few months. As an instructor for the Accredited Community Manager (ACM) classes, I have had state associations ask for all three classes consecutively, and I am willing, but their members will not support it. They cannot afford to have their managers out of the community for that many days straight. The classes that are booked so far are on my website and can be accessed at chrissy-jackson.com, but you will need to come back once a month or so as bookings continue to be added as I receive information of someone wanting to schedule a class.

[Ronda Hughes]

I would strongly recommend that you consider taking the Accredited Community Manager program offered by the Manufactured Housing Educational Institute. Chrissy Jackson also teaches the course in different states at different times. It would be a great benefit for you to take the course and get your certification,. It sets you apart from other interview candidates if you have the ACM designation. Good luck to ya!