About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you serve as a representative of the community and a point of contact for residents. You will work to maintain high occupancy levels by assisting with leasing efforts and supporting the daily operations of the property. This is a part-time, on-site role that requires living on-site at the community.
What you'll do#
- Greet prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Determine client needs and present apartment homes using feature-benefit selling techniques.
- 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.
- Handle administrative front desk tasks and maintain the cleanliness of the tour path.
- Assist with planning community events and other assigned projects.
- Participate in Cardinal Way of Leasing and Cardinal U training.
- Manage on-call responsibilities, such as lock-outs and nightly rounds.
- Maintain a positive and professional attitude with residents, team members, and vendors.
What you'll need#
- A 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.
- Must be a current or future leaseholder of the community and live on a designated floor as assigned.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and access all areas of the property, including interior and exterior spaces.
- Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and core values.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbus, Ohio.
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week.
- Requirements: Must live on-site at the community.
- Review period: This position requires an annual re-application.
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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