About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will serve as a customer service ambassador for our residents. You will work to reach full occupancy by retaining current residents and leasing available apartment homes. This position requires a collaborative team member who is ready to handle both administrative tasks and direct client interactions.
What you'll do#
- Greet prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Determine client needs and present the community and apartment homes.
- Use feature and benefit selling to close sales and follow up with leads.
- Complete lease applications and maintain accurate file documentation.
- Participate in lease file audits and Cardinal Way of Leasing training.
- Pass third-party leasing shops to become certified.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the tour path.
- Plan and assist with community events and various projects.
- Perform on-call responsibilities, including lock-outs and nightly rounds.
- Handle administrative front desk duties.
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.
- Status as a current or future resident of the community.
- Willingness to live on a designated community floor as assigned by the Community Manager.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and core values.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Status: Paid internship.
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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