About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you serve as a representative for our customer service efforts. You will work to maintain high occupancy levels by helping current residents and assisting with the leasing process for prospective clients. This is a part-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles.
What you'll do#
- Welcome prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Determine the needs and preferences of potential residents.
- Present the community and apartment homes, using feature and benefit selling to close the sale.
- Complete lease applications and maintain accurate file documentation.
- Participate in lease file audits and complete required training programs.
- Keep the tour path clean to ensure a positive first impression.
- Assist with planning community events and other property projects.
- Perform administrative front desk tasks.
- Handle on-call duties, 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.
- Status as a current or future leaseholder of the community.
- Willingness to live on the designated community floor as assigned by the Community Manager.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and a 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: Los Angeles, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week.
- Compensation: $19-$21 per hour plus bonus potential.
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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