About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will support our team in maintaining high occupancy levels through resident retention and leasing efforts. You will act as a primary point of contact for prospective residents while gaining experience in real estate operations. This is a part-time, on-site position based in Tallahassee, Florida.
What you'll do#
- Deliver customer service and handle administrative front desk tasks.
- Greet prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Present the community and apartment homes to potential residents.
- Determine client needs, explain features and benefits, and close sales.
- Complete lease applications and maintain accurate file documentation.
- Participate in lease file audits and ensure the tour path remains clean.
- Assist with planning community events and various property projects.
- Attend required training sessions, including Cardinal Way of Leasing and Cardinal U.
- Share on-call responsibilities and work evenings and weekends.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- Must be a current or future leaseholder living on the designated community floor.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and access all areas of the property.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and core values.
Location & details#
- Location: Tallahassee, Florida.
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Hourly rate with 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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