Storage Office Associate

Morningstar Properties; Terrell (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Community involvement through Morning星

Job summary

Morningstar Properties hires a part-time Office Assistant for our Morningstar Storage facility in Terrell, NC. You will work with the Property Manager to ensure a superior customer experience and seamless daily operations.

You will handle inquiries, process transactions, follow up on leads, and help maintain a clean, efficient site. A friendly, proactive team player who communicates clearly will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license for occasional driving tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and email.
• Willingness to work weekends and a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and build relationships.
• Close sales leads and follow up with pricing knowledge.
• Understand property operations, KPIs, and competition.
• Execute daily office operations: transactions, phone, lead tracking, documentation.
• Learn property systems and procedures through training with the Property Manager.
• Assist with cleanliness, curb appeal, and site organization.
• Conduct property walk-throughs and adapt to new tools.
• Follow policies and use tools with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly with teammates for smooth hand-offs.

Skills

Customer service

Phone sales

Organizational skills

Team player

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

GED acceptable

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Multiple systems

Job description

Job Details Level: Entry

Job Location: Terrell, NC 28682

Position Type: Part Time

Job Category: Storage

Who We Are:

At Morningstar Properties, we love what we do, and we hope it shows. We're looking to expand our team of passionate, bright, and driven learners who are dedicated to providing the very best customer experiences in our industry. Morningstar has been developing and acquiring state-of-the-art storage and marina facilities since 1981, now with more than 100 storage properties and marinas throughout the US and growing!

As part of our team, you'll benefit from training programs for your success, competitive pay, a culture of care for our employees and excellence in customer service, and much more. We believe our greatest investments are our people, and we'd love to invest in you.

Who We're Looking For:

A part-time Office Assistant for our Morningstar Storage facility: a people-person and team player who loves solving problems and organizing, well, everything. Some might call you an overachiever, but you just know how to get things done quickly with quality. We're looking for someone who can listen, learn, and work alongside our Property Manager to make sure every member of the team is operating toward the same goal: a superior customer experience.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver exceptional customer experiences by building strong relationships, responding professionally to inquiries, and supporting customers.
• Support property sales goals by closing sales leads, demonstrating strong phone sales skills, leveraging our technology platform, proficiently following up on all leads, and demonstrating pricing knowledge.
• Demonstrate understanding of property operations, competition, and KPIs to support sound business decisions.
• Execute daily office operations including customer transactions, phone management, lead tracking, documentation, and administrative programs.
• Continually learn property systems, procedures, and best practices through hands-on training, leadership from the Property Manager, and guidance from the broader Morningstar team.
• Support the team in maintaining an industry-leading, great-looking property by assisting with cleanliness standards, curb appeal, and overall site organization.
• Conduct regular property walk throughs and work independently, adapting to new tools and technology.
• Follow policies and procedures and use tools (technology platform, daily checklists, lead-to-lease, delinquency management, etc.) with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Take ownership of responsibilities, seek improvements, and demonstrate accountability without constant supervision.
• Work collaboratively with the Property Manager and team, maintaining a positive attitude, providing coverage when needed, and following instructions/assignments.
• Communicate clearly with teammates to ensure smooth hand-offs and continuity of service.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsWhat You Need:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is always a plus but not required.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment required for occasional work-related tasks requiring driving.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a "can-do" approach
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently
• Pride in contributing to a team focused on operational excellence and customer satisfaction
• Proficiency in computer skills required, including Microsoft Office Suite, email, and the ability to navigate multiple systems throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Availability for working weekends is required.

All candidates extended an offer for employment must pass a pre-employment background check.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Community involvement through Morningstar Cares program.
• Potential opportunities for advancement may be available based on performance, company needs, and open positions.

Physical Demands Required:

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, and move freely throughout the property.
• Ability to climb up a ladder and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Morningstar Properties is an equal opportunity employer.

Indeed Search Keywords Office Associate, Office Assistant, Customer Service Associate, Storage Associate, Self-Storage Associate, Leasing Assistant, Front Desk Associate, Administrative Assistant, Property Assistant, Part Time Office Assistant, Self-Storage, Storage Facility, Property Operations, Customer Service, Leasing, Rentals, Sales Support, Lead Management, Office Administration, Data Entry, Team Support, Facility Operations, Microsoft Office, Administrative Support, Weekend Availability, Sales Associate, Sales Specialist, Retail Associate, Assistant Manager