Leasing Specialist

Mccormack-Baron-Companies-3; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormack Baron seeks an enthusiastic leasing assistant to support the property manager with leasing and administrative tasks. You will handle applications, show apartments, and help maintain resident satisfaction throughout the lease term.

You will process renewals and recertifications, input data into Yardi, and coordinate maintenance work orders in a clerical office setting. A valid driver's license and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; some college preferred.
• Experience in property management is preferred but not required.
• Must read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must be enthusiastic, sales oriented, and enjoy working with people.
• At least 1 year of low-income housing and tax credit/public housing experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) proficiency.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Property Manager with leasing and administrative tasks.
• Prepare move-in files, take applications, answer calls, greet and show apartments.
• Aim to maintain resident satisfaction and secure lease renewals.
• Process applications and input data into Yardi system.
• Handle annual recertifications and lease renewals.
• Conduct resident orientation and follow-up on maintenance work orders.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college coursework

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities based on business need.

• Assists the Property Manager with the ongoing leasing and administrative functions of the property.
• Prepare move-in files, take applications, answer telephone inquiries, greet, qualify, and show apartments to prospective residents.
• Providing resident satisfaction throughout the term of the lease and striving to secure resident lease renewals.
• Process applications and input information into Yardi
• Process annual recertifications and lease renewals
• Conduct resident orientation.
• Prepare and follow-up on maintenance work orders.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School/GED required; some college preferred.
• Experience in the property management industry preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Must be highly enthusiastic, sales oriented, and love working with people.
• At least 1 year of low-income housing and tax credit/public housing experience highly preferred
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers/printers, and filing cabinets.
• This position requires sitting, bending, stooping, or standing as necessary.

McCormack Baron is an equal-opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on merit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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