About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will serve as a representative for our community, focusing on customer service and building occupancy. You will work as part of a team to manage resident retention and leasing efforts. This role requires you to live on-site at the community where you work.
What you'll do#
- Greet prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Determine client needs and present apartment homes using feature and benefit selling.
- Manage the sales process from initial contact through closing and follow-up.
- Handle administrative front desk tasks and maintain accurate lease file documentation.
- Participate in lease file audits and complete all required lease applications.
- Complete Cardinal Way of Leasing and Cardinal U training programs.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the tour path to ensure a positive first impression.
- Assist with planning community events and various property projects.
- Perform on-call responsibilities, including lock-outs and nightly rounds.
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.
- Current or future status as a leaseholder at the community.
- Ability to work approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Valid driver license.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and access all areas of the property, including stairs.
- Comfort working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
Location & details#
- Location: San Marcos, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
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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