About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will support our team in maintaining 100% occupancy through resident retention and leasing efforts. You will serve as a primary point of contact for residents and prospective clients, acting as an ambassador for our community. This is a part-time, on-site role that requires living on the property and participating in on-call duties like lock-outs and nightly rounds.
What you'll do#
- Greet prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Determine client needs and present apartment homes using feature-benefit selling.
- Manage the leasing process from initial contact to closing the sale and completing paperwork.
- Perform administrative front desk tasks and maintain accurate lease file documentation.
- Participate in Cardinal Way of Leasing and Cardinal U training.
- Pass third-party leasing shops and maintain certification.
- Assist with community events and various projects as assigned.
- Ensure the tour path remains clean and presentable.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure resident satisfaction.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Status as a current or future leaseholder of the community.
- Willingness to live on a designated community floor as assigned.
- Valid driver's license.
- Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and access all areas of the property in various weather conditions.
- Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and core values.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairfax, Virginia.
- This is a paid, part-time position.
- The role requires on-site work and occasional local travel for training or property assistance.
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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