About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will serve as a key member of our team, helping us maintain high occupancy levels and deliver quality service to our residents. This role involves a mix of administrative tasks, sales, and community engagement. You will work on-site and be expected to live on the community property as part of your residency.
What you'll do#
- Act as a customer service ambassador for our residents and prospective clients.
- Handle front desk administrative duties and maintain organized lease files.
- Greet visitors, answer leasing calls, and guide prospective residents through our community.
- Manage the entire leasing process, from determining needs and presenting apartment homes to closing sales and following up.
- Keep the tour path clean and welcoming for all guests.
- Participate in community events and assist with various projects assigned by the Community Manager.
- Complete required training programs, including Cardinal Way of Leasing and Cardinal U.
- Handle on-call responsibilities, which may include lock-outs or nightly rounds.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with at least 6 credit hours.
- Completion of at least one year of college with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and access all areas of the property, including outdoor spaces in various weather conditions.
- Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Status as a current or future leaseholder at the community where you will work.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- This is a part-time, on-site role.
- You will be expected to work evenings and weekends.
- This role is paid and includes bonus eligibility.
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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