About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will support our community operations by delivering high-quality customer service and assisting with leasing goals. You will work as part of a team to maintain occupancy levels through resident retention and the leasing of available apartment homes. This role requires you to live on-site in a designated area of the community.
What you'll do#
- Greet prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Determine client needs and preferences to present apartment homes effectively.
- Use feature and benefit selling techniques to close sales and follow up with leads.
- Complete lease applications and maintain accurate file documentation.
- Participate in lease file audits and complete Cardinal Way of Leasing training.
- Assist with administrative front desk tasks and maintain the cleanliness of the tour path.
- Help plan and execute community events and projects.
- Handle on-call responsibilities, including lock-outs and nightly rounds.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Enrollment in an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit hours and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Completion of at least one year of college.
- Current or future leaseholder status at the community.
- Ability to work approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Valid driver's license.
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and access all areas of the property in various weather conditions.
- Commitment to embodying Cardinal's core values.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Allendale, Michigan.
- The role is part-time, on-site, and paid.
- Interns must re-apply for the position on an annual basis.
About Cardinal Group Companies
Cardinal Group Companies operates within the real estate sector. The firm specializes in student housing, property management, and asset management. Based in Denver, Colorado, the organization maintains a workforce of over 1,500 employees. It focuses on residential communities and construction management.
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