Sales and Leasing Associate

Leasing Associate – Join a Mission-Driven, Fast-Growing Team!
📍Portland, OR | Full-Time (Tuesday-Saturday) | $20–$23/hr + Commissions

About Us

Arboreal Management is the property management arm ofGreat Expectations, a fast-paced, mission-driven real estate investment firm focused on providingaffordable, innovative, and profitable housing throughout the Pacific Northwest.

We manage over 6,000 apartment homes and are growing quickly. We believe in collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and building communities—not just buildings. Our team is small, driven, and deeply committed to changing how housing works.

About the Role

We’re looking for aLeasing Associate to take ownership of leasing across a portfolio of multiple buildings. These include micro-units and workforce housing—well-located, desirable, and easy to lease.

You’ll become the face of our communities to prospective tenants and a key contributor to our growth and success.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to leads and conduct tours across multiple sites

• Craft compelling property narratives and develop marketing strategies

• Manage social media campaigns and online listings

• Build rapport with prospective residents and close leases

• Coordinate move-ins and follow-ups

• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and the broader leasing team

• Use tools and data to track performance and improve outcomes

What You Bring

• 2–4+ years of experience in leasing, sales, real estate, or a customer-facing role

• A vehicle and an ability to drive between sites

• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills

• A professional, can-do attitude and the ability to self-manage your time and priorities

• Comfort with data, digital tools, and multitasking across locations

• A desire to grow your career in real estate and learn from experienced mentors

• Bonus points if you’ve used AppFolio or other leasing/PM software!

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $21.00 – $24.00 per hour (DOE)

Generous Commissions: Uncapped and performance-based

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• 401k Matching

• Career mentorship and development

• A close-knit, mission-aligned team culture

Our Values

We’re not your typical property management company. We care deeply about:

Inclusion & Diversity – In our hiring, partnerships, and how we serve residents

Teamwork – We only win as a team

Data-Driven Thinking – We seek the truth and act on it

Challenging Convention – We question what others take for granted

Respect for Residents – The people in our buildings are our partners

Additional Details

Location: Portland, OR (in-person, with travel between properties)

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

We encourage people with a criminal record or nontraditional backgrounds to apply

Let’s build something great—together.