About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will serve as a customer service ambassador for our community. You will help us reach our occupancy goals by assisting with leasing, resident retention, and daily administrative tasks. This is a part-time role that requires living on-site at the assigned community.
What you'll do#
- Greet prospective clients and answer leasing calls.
- Determine client needs and present our apartment homes using feature and benefit selling.
- Manage the full leasing process, including applications and file paperwork.
- Maintain accurate lease documentation and participate in file audits.
- Keep the tour path clean and presentable for visitors.
- Assist with planning community events and other property projects.
- Participate in Cardinal Way of Leasing and Cardinal U training sessions.
- Handle on-call responsibilities, such as lock-outs and nightly rounds.
- Work evenings and weekends as scheduled.
What you'll need#
- 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.
- Current or future status as a leaseholder at 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 Cardinal Culture and Core Values.
Location & details#
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Hourly rate plus bonus eligibility.
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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