Assistant Manager Self Storage (Part-Time)

US STORAGE CENTERS
A Westport Properties Company

Property Manager Wilmette IL

Part-Time 32 hrs/week $19.00 - 21.00/hour Monday-Friday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturdays 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Closed Sundays

Your retail restaurant hospitality or military experience translates directly to self-storage and here it comes with stability benefits and a real path to grow.

About US Storage Centers

Westport Properties manages US Storage Centers (USSC) a top 10 self-storage management company in the country with hundreds of properties across the United States. Founded in 1985 USSC has helped hundreds of thousands of customers organize their lives by delivering self-storage solutions.

We are a technology-driven operator. We run our portfolio on modern digital platforms including property management systems and data dashboards and we invest in technology so our people can spend less time on manual tasks and more time serving customers and growing the business. Every role on our team requires a high level of digital literacy: proficiency across multiple software platforms the ability to adopt new tools quickly and comfort working with data and technology-enabled processes every day.

Why This Role

• $19.00 - 21.00/hour
• Paid vacation sick time and holidays
• 401(k) eligibility
• Multiple bonus programs tied to property performance
• No late nights office closes at 6 PM
• Safe clean air-conditioned work environment
• Clear career path: Assistant Manager to Property Manager to District Manager and beyond

What You Will Do

• Drive sales marketing and occupancy at the facility

• Deliver outstanding customer service phone walk-in and online inquiries

• Show rent and clean units; sell packing and moving supplies

• Manage delinquencies through scheduled outreach (calls letters invoices)

• Handle daily office operations: open/close petty cash bank deposits reporting

• Maintain a clean safe and secure property including light maintenance lock checks and daily inspections

• Assist with auction prep as required by law

• Maintain organized tenant documentation

Who You Are

• Customer-focused with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

• Comfortable with basic computer and office skills

• Good communicator written and verbal

• Self-starter who can work independently and stay organized
• Prompt and punctual with strong time-management skills

• Available to work weekends (Saturdays required)

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

• Must have a Real ID or Passport for air travel (effective 5/7/25)

• High school diploma required; some college preferred

• Prior retail hospitality restaurant or self-storage experience is a plus not required

Physical Requirements

This role involves a mix of office and outdoor work. You will sit or stand for extended periods walk the property daily and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable working in varying weather conditions.

Other Requirements

This person will travel to our national Training Center in San Antonio TX for their first week of the job (expenses paid for by company). Must have a Real ID or Passport for air travel.

At-Will Employment & Equal Opportunity Employer:

Westport Properties Inc. is a parent company of US Storage Centers (USSC) which provides at-will equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability or genetics. Furthermore Westport Properties Inc. expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment and discrimination based on age disability color genetics marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status in compliance with federal state and applicable local laws governing employment and labor law in every location in which the company conducts business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

Manager