Community Ambassador - The Cottages at Illinois

Landmark Properties; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Landmark Properties in Urbana, IL is seeking a Community Ambassador to welcome prospective and current residents, guide them through leasing, and promote the community through events and marketing efforts. You will work with the Leasing & Marketing Manager to meet occupancy goals, coordinate tours, respond to inquiries, and maintain accurate logs while upholding Fair Housing and company policies.

This role requires strong organization, reliability, and availability for evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospects through leasing process and close sales per LEASE guidelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Time management

Evening/weekend hours

Summer/Turn availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program in relevant major

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

The Community Ambassador is at the forefront of the community and responsible for delivering exceptional service to prospective and current residents to help maximize occupancy year over year. This role will guide prospective residents through the leasing process, assist in planning and participate in marketing and community events, and meet sales goals as outlined by the Leasing & Marketing Manager and Community Manager. You must be able to communicate effectively, meet deadlines, and manage your time efficiently.

Reports to:

Community Manager

Direct Reports:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are an outline of the Community Ambassador’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the community change, these duties may be modified as needed.

Leasing, Marketing, & Resident Experience

• Understand the Housing Contract and all related addendums and be able to clearly communicate all information to prospective residents, residents, and guarantors.
• Conduct all tasks necessary to close the sale in accordance with LEASE Training guidelines including:
  • Generating new leads
  • Completing guest cards
  • Scheduling & conducting tours
  • Lead follow up
• Assist in promoting the community via social media platforms and participating in on- and off-campus marketing events.
• Assist with email and text campaigns in Entrata and TextUs.
• Represent the community and Landmark Properties in a professional manner.
• Maintain a positive community environment and encourage participation in Residence Life activities.
• Assist in resolving resident concerns/conflict by escalating to the appropriate manager.

Property Operations

• Perform daily opening and closing checklists, including model & tour route inspection, performing housekeeping as needed.

• Attend and contribute to Landmark Lineup and required staff meetings.

• Respond to internet and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Enter Maintenance Requests, as needed.

• Keep detailed activity logs in prospect and resident accounts.

• Label & log packages and send resident notifications.

• Enforce community policies and procedures in accordance with the Housing Contract and report any Housing Contract violations to the Community Manager.

• Adhere and comply with corporate procedures and government laws on Fair Housing.

• Participate in all Turn-related activities including:

  • Move-in and Move-out days
  • Unit inspections
  • Trash-outs

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required .
• Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program in a relevant major such as Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Accounting, Information Technology, Public Relations, etc. preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must possess strong organization skills.
• Must be reliable and have self-discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours, including resident lockouts as needed.
• Must be available to work during summer and Turn period.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel : No travel required .

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The pay for this position is $15.00 per hour depending on a variety of factors including market factors in the geographical location where the candidate lives.

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Landmark Properties is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.