Community Leasing Professional - Prairie Commons Apartments

Leasing Professional – Prairie Commons ApartmentsPrairie Commons Apartments 5121 Congressional Circle Lawrence, KS 66049 Build Your Career Close to Home Interested in a career in property management? Gaines Investment Trust would like to learn more about you. Whether you're already familiar with Prairie Commons Apartments, live nearby, or are simply interested in joining the Gaines Investment Trust team, we invite you to tell us more about yourself, your experience, and your interest in future Leasing Professional opportunities.Tell Us More Than a Résumé Can Take the next step by completing a short, self-guided video interview through Spark Hire. Your Spark Hire interview gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself beyond your résumé and showcase your personality, communication skills, professionalism, and customer service approach—the qualities that can make an exceptional Leasing Professional. Estimated Time: 10–15 minutes.New to property management? That's okay. Your experience and skills may transfer more than you think. Customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, and other people-focused experience can provide a great foundation for a career in apartment leasing. As opportunities become available, our Talent Acquisition team may reach out to qualified candidates whose experience and interests align with our needs.What Does a Leasing Professional Do? Leasing Professionals are often the first people prospective residents meet when considering one of our communities. They play an important role in creating a great first impression and delivering an exceptional experience to both prospective and current residents. Responsibilities may include:Greeting and assisting prospective residents, visitors, and callers in a professional and welcoming mannerConducting apartment tours and showcasing community amenities and available homesBuilding relationships with prospective residents and following up on their interestAssisting with the leasing process and preparing lease documentationMaintaining accurate resident and prospect informationProviding exceptional customer service to prospective and current residentsSupporting the onsite team in maintaining a welcoming, organized, and professional communityManaging multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environmentSchedule Expectations Leasing Professionals work a five-day schedule that includes every Saturday. Sunday availability may also be required based on community needs and occupancy.What We Look For You don't need previous property management experience to be considered for an entry-level Leasing Professional opportunity. We're looking for individuals who bring:A friendly, engaging, and professional personalityStrong customer service skillsConfidence communicating and interacting with peopleA positive attitude and willingness to learnStrong organization and attention to detailThe ability to multitask and follow throughBasic computer skillsPrevious customer service, retail, hospitality, sales, or leasing experience is a plusWhy Consider a Career with GIT? At Gaines Investment Trust, we believe our people are our greatest investment. As a 100% family-owned and operated company with more than 60 years of ownership and management experience, we've built a culture centered on stability, teamwork, and long-term career growth. Unlike third-party management companies, we own and operate our communities. We invest in training, promote from within whenever possible, and give employees opportunities to build rewarding, long-term careers in property management.Benefits for eligible employees include:Competitive compensation with monthly performance bonus opportunitiesEmployee Apartment DiscountProfessional Development and Ongoing TrainingEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Floating HolidayMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Company-paid Life InsuranceOptional Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance401(k) with company matchPet InsuranceCareer advancement opportunities across multiple marketsWho We Are Founded in 1966, Gaines Investment Trust is a fully integrated, family-owned real estate investment and management company. We own and operate apartment communities throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. With a portfolio of more than 8,000 apartment homes, we take a long-term approach to ownership and operations. Because we own our communities—not manage them for third parties—we're able to invest in our properties, our residents, and our employees for lasting success. Our mission is simple: own communities we would be proud to live in, hire exceptional people who share our values, and create outstanding experiences for our residents and employees alike.Interested in joining the GIT team? Complete your Spark Hire interview and tell us more about yourself.