About the role#
As a Leasing Community Intern, you will support resident satisfaction and help maintain 100% occupancy for the community. You will act as a primary point of contact for residents and prospective clients while gaining hands-on experience in the real estate industry. This is a part-time, on-site role requiring approximately 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
What you'll do#
- Greet prospective clients and answer incoming leasing calls.
- Determine client needs and present apartment homes using feature and benefit selling techniques.
- Close sales, complete lease applications, and manage lease file paperwork.
- Maintain accurate documentation and participate in lease file audits.
- Perform administrative front desk duties and ensure the tour path remains clean.
- Assist with planning community events and other projects assigned by the Community Manager.
- Participate in required training programs, including Cardinal Way of Leasing and Cardinal U.
- Perform on-call duties such as lock-outs and nightly rounds.
- Work collaboratively with your team to deliver high-quality customer service.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program at 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.
- Current or future leaseholder status at the community, with a requirement to live on a designated floor.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and access all areas of the property, including indoor and outdoor spaces.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- Previous experience in roles such as leasing, administrative assistant, or receptionist is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Marcos, Texas.
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week.
- On-site work required.
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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