Leasing Associate

Core Spaces; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Monthly phone reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Core Spaces is seeking a Leasing Professional to manage on-site leasing and marketing operations at assigned properties. You will lead leasing activity, coordinate marketing plans, and work with staff to provide an exceptional resident experience.

The role requires strong sales experience, leadership, and proficiency with office software and Entrata. On-site required with opportunities to contribute to community initiatives and benefits program.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or in property management or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficiency with office software and operating systems (Windows and macOS).

Responsibilities

• Offer guided tours of the property to potential residents.
• Follow up with potential residents via emails and phone calls.
• Complete all leasing and marketing reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in-house events and outreach marketing coordination.
• Support leasing office operations and staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with the Regional Manager on special projects.
• Complete HR/People Operations-related tasks.

Skills

Sales experience

Property management

Leadership skills

Tools

Entrata

Job description

Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

What We Do

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world‑class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality‑driven service. Core’s student housing portfolio includes over 74,440 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 53,860 beds in various stages of development. Core’s BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high‑growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.

* Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q2 2026

Benefits That Matter

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements
• Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 1 4+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview

The Leasing Professional is responsible for the on‑site leasing and marketing operations of their assigned site(s). This includes overseeing lease administration, implementing marketing plans, managing daily leasing office operations, and assisting with additional duties as needed, with the support of the leasing staff as a whole.

What You Will Do

Leasing & Marketing

• Offer guided tours of the property to potential residents.
• Follow up with potential residents through emails and phone calls.
• Complete all leasing and marketing reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in‑house events as well as outreach marketing coordination.
• Support managing leasing office operations and leasing office staff as necessary.

Compliance and Standards:

• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Uphold brand and company standards, ensuring that the property is consistently presented in an exceptional manner.

Special Projects and Reporting:

• Collaborate with the Regional Manager on special projects and assignments.
• Complete all assigned HR/People Operations‑related tasks.

Other:

• Must be able to work a full shift / required work schedule on‑site at the property.
• Must be available for additional hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime when necessary.
• Must be available to assist with move‑outs, turn, and move‑ins that extend beyond normal full‑time hours.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, as required by the demands of the job. This may include bending, stooping, and lifting throughout the workday.

Ideally, You'll Have

• Experience in sales or in property management or related fields.
• Demonstrated Leadership Skills.
• Proficient in Office Products and Windows and Apple operating systems.

You’ll crush it if you have experience with

• Student housing experience.
• Experience with Entrata software.

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Community Leasing Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Disclaimer

Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.