Operator of 400+ manufactured home communities, RV resorts, and campgrounds across North America
Equity LifeStyle Properties operates a portfolio of over 400 communities and resorts across North America with more than 145,000 sites. The company's hiring velocity is accelerating with 518 roles posted in the last 30 days, concentrated heavily in operations (715 total) and junior-level positions (849), indicating aggressive expansion of on-site management and guest-facing teams. Current project focus spans membership programs, event management, and community marketing — a shift from pure asset management toward retention and ancillary revenue.
Notable leadership hires: Activities Director, Maintenance Lead
Equity LifeStyle Properties (NYSE: ELS) is a publicly traded real estate operator and REIT headquartered in Chicago. The company owns or controls more than 400 manufactured home communities, RV resorts, and campgrounds across 32 U.S. states and British Columbia, serving approximately 145,000 sites. Core operations span property management, tenant relations, maintenance, capital improvements, and marketing. The business model centers on site occupancy maximization, ancillary revenue (events, memberships, utilities), operational cost control, and community development. Scale spans 1,001–5,000 employees across operations, security, sales, support, and maintenance functions.
ELS owns or controls over 400 communities and resorts across 32 U.S. states and British Columbia, containing more than 145,000 total sites for manufactured homes, RVs, and camping.
ELS operates in the United States (32 states), Canada (British Columbia), and is hiring in Australia. The U.S. portfolio represents the primary operational footprint.
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