About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will focus on delivering high-quality customer service and helping our community reach full occupancy. You will work as part of a team to assist with leasing current and future apartment availability while supporting our resident retention efforts.
What you'll do#
- Serve as a customer service ambassador to ensure resident satisfaction.
- Handle front desk administrative tasks and duties.
- Greet prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Determine client needs and present the community and apartment homes professionally.
- Use feature-benefit selling techniques to close sales and follow up with leads.
- Complete lease applications and maintain accurate file documentation.
- Participate in lease file audits and pass third-party leasing shops.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the tour path for a positive first impression.
- Assist with planning community events and other assigned projects.
- Participate in Cardinal Way of Leasing and Cardinal U training.
- Handle on-call responsibilities, including lock-outs and nightly rounds.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in an accredited degree program, taking 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 at the community and live on the designated floor.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and access all areas of the property.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to embody Cardinal Culture and core values.
Location & details#
- Location: Tallahassee, Florida.
- Schedule: Approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Status: Part-time, paid position with bonus eligibility.
- Work environment: You will work both inside and outside, with exposure to various weather conditions and property areas.
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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