Leasing Professional, Affordable Housing, Creekside Village

We are seeking a Leasing Professional with affordable housing experience to lease apartments, complete leasing paperwork, qualify households, finalize move-in preparations, and handle prospect and resident questions all while providing timely and remarkable customer service at one of our apartment communities in Alexandria, VA.
 
What the Leasing Professional will be doing:
•    Delivering outstanding customer service to prospective residents, current residents, and visitors.
•    Assisting with leasing 319 LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit)/ Project-Based Section 8 (affordable housing) apartment homes.
•    Leading tours of the community, capturing rental commitments and handling related responsibilities from application process, income qualification, to successful move-in.
•    Completing marketing activities and preparing leasing related reports.
•    Assisting with resident relations, administrative assignments, marketing of the property in social media (including video tours), and property management tasks.
•    Working with other team members to create a positive environment for staff, residents, and visitors.

What the Leasing Professional will need to succeed:
•    Prior residential leasing success or proven sales and customer service experience in a related service field. LIHTC/affordable housing knowledge/certifications strongly preferred. College degree a plus.
•    Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience working in social media platforms and marketing a plus.  Experience with the Entrata software platform a plus.
•    Strong interpersonal communication skills and familiarity with professional business writing.
•    Organizational skills with accuracy in work and ability to multi-task. Basic mathematical skills.
•    Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

We offer our Leasing Professionals:
•    Pay range:  $22-$24 per hour, plus potential commission.
•    Comprehensive Medical with multiple Dental and Vision options.
•    Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
•    401(k) plan with employer match and generous vesting schedule.
•    Paid Time Off leave, escalating with length of service.
•    Recognition awards and employee referral bonuses.
•    Housing rental discount and free on-site parking during work hours.
•    In-house professional training and a ‘Promote from Within’ company culture.