What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leasing Consultant - Jefferson Court position at Mercy Housing, Inc.?
At Mercy Housing, we are on a mission to redefine affordable, low-income housing and create a more humane world where communities thrive, and all individuals can realize their full potential. As the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in the nation, we build, preserve, and manage program-enriched housing across the country.
The Leasing Consultant is responsible for every phase of the leasing/occupancy process, including maintaining exceptional customer service with prospects and residents, marketing the property to meet occupancy goals, reviewing certifications and re-certifications, and reporting.
We encourage candidates with lived experience to apply. This is an on-site position.
Jefferson Court Apartments is a 222 unit senior housing development in Milwaukee, WI.
Pay: $20-23/hour
Benefits
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Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
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Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
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Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
- Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
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15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays 2 floating holidays.
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403b match
- Paid Volunteer Time
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Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
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Paid Life Insurance
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Free Employee Assistance Plan
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Free Basic Dental
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Pet Insurance options
Duties
- Prepare the day for guests (office and show units presentable, retrieve messages). Prepare materials before the office opens.
- Serve residents by writing service requests, completing service call backs, and follow through on special requests.
- Design campaigns to generate activity, cold call businesses to get leads, and decorate units to become show units.
- Attend social events and represent the property in a way that brings credibility to the site and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in customer service, sales, or related field required; one year in a leasing position preferred.
- Sales experience with a proven track record.
Preferred Qualifications
- HUD Section 8 experience preferred.
- College or real estate-related supplemental courses.
- Occupancy certification.
- Excellent understanding of the occupancy standards and processes.
Knowledge and Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Operate required technological systems that run the property, including multiple incoming phone lines.
- Stamina for fast paced working environment.
*This is a brief description of the position.
Mercy Housing is a fair chance employer; while we conduct background checks for all positions, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary : $20 - $23