Leasing Specialist

Fitch Irick Corporation; Charleston (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fitch Irick Corporation seeks a Leasing Specialist to support management in day-to-day activities, focusing on leasing, sales, marketing, and resident services. The role emphasizes accurate records, courteous communication, and compliance with housing requirements.

Based in Cooper Crest/Charleston area, the position requires a high school diploma and 2+ years in related work. Up to 10% travel may be involved, with full-time hours and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 2+ years in customer service, sales, housing or related field.
• Clerical tasks and resident interactions experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls.
• Greet residents and staff professionally.
• Answer questions accurately for staff, residents, and guests.
• Assist in collecting rent and maintaining receipts and resident records.
• Market the property with supervisor approval to secure leases for vacant units.
• Ensure postings (EEOC, labor law, Fair Housing) are compliant with policy and law.
• Support management to maximize efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cooper Crest - Charleston, SC 29405,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 10%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Admin - Clerical, Status: Non-exempt- Hourly

Company Description

Fitch Irick Corporation, based in Charlotte, NC has over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing development and property management field. Fitch Irick is knowledgeable in the complexity of regulations with Rural Development, HUD, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs. Fitch Irick currently manages 12,000+ units in 250 properties throughout the southeastern United States with multiple layers of programs and funding sources designed to better communities by providing quality affordable housing to residents in need.

Company Statement

We make a positive difference in the world one resident at a time by utilizing local, state, and federal tax-advantaged programs to enhance communities via the acquisition, development, and management of quality affordable housing.

Description of Job

The Leasing Specialist will be responsible for assisting management in day-to-day activities to maintain or exceed performance of the property(ies) through clerical and customer service support. The Leasing Specialist will focus on leasing, sales, marketing, and resident services.

Job Duties/Skills

• Appropriately answer incoming calls and make outbound phone calls.
• Respectfully greet and speak to all staff, residents, and guests.
• Answer questions presented by staff, residents, and guests in an accurate manner.
• Assist in collecting rent, maintaining records of receipt, and keeping resident records updated.
• Make recommendations to management regarding needed tasks to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all postings (EEOC, labor law, Fair Housing, etc.) are up-to-date and up to company standards and applicable law.
• With approval from supervisor, market the property(ies) and focus on obtaining leases for vacant or upcoming vacant units.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the employee’s supervisor/manager

Required Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 2+ years of customer service, business, sales, or housing experience

Physical Abilities

• Ability to be exposed to the elements
• Ability to: lift, pull, push, bend (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to walk across a multitude of surfaces
• Exposure to basic household chemicals with occasional need for PPE due to construction chemicals or higher-level chemicals being used.

Interpersonal Abilities

teamwork, communication, integrity

Certifications

Any Affordable Housing or Financial Certification

Special Requirements

This position requires a valid driver’s license

This position may require up to 20% travel

Why Join the Fitch Irick Team?

Helping those in need in your own community. Industry-leading insurance benefits for our full-time team members including:

Benefits

• High quality health insurance with multiple plans to fit your needs
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Accident, Hospitalization, Life, and AD&D coverages
• Pet Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Floating Paid Holiday of choice
• A generous Employee Assistance Plan for you and your immediate household.
• A winning culture that rewards quality work and celebrates important milestones in your career and in your life.