Resident Experience Associate

Resident Experience Associate

At Placemakr, home meets hospitality. We've combined the best of apartment living, vacation rentals, and hotel stays into one experience. We partner with developers, property operators, and investors to curate a collection of apartment-like spaces in hand-picked neighborhoods. Our tech-enabled buildings create one-of-a-kind guest experiences and add tremendous value to the underlying real estate. Whether guests are with us for a night, a year, or somewhere in between, these are more than just spaces to spend the night they're a place to call home. Our property team members help our buildings thrive by focusing on execution and ensuring a great experience for both residents and guests. Our non-property team members support property execution and the evolution of other areas within our platform. They can enjoy remote-first work with the freedom to choose their location as long as they have access to a workspace and reliable Wi-Fi. We believe collaboration is key, so our remote-first teams and property leaders have biannual in-person get-togethers at various locations across the US. From corporate non-property team members to our property teams and leaders, we're looking for collaborative, driven individuals to join us as we continue to expand our presence.

At Placemakr, we are obsessed with service and believe in providing exceptional experiences to our valued residents and partners. As a Resident Experience Associate (REA), you will be at the forefront of this mission, serving as a primary point of contact throughout the resident experience.

Resident Experience Associates support multiple Placemakr communities and are adaptable team members who thrive in dynamic environments. Whether assisting at your home-base community or traveling to support another property, you'll help deliver the consistent, high-quality experience our residents expect.

We are seeking individuals who embody Placemakr's Community Norms, have a "can-do" spirit, and consistently go above and beyond to ensure resident satisfaction. As an integral member of our Property Team, you will embody our Property Team Mission with each task and interaction while demonstrating that exceptional service remains at the core of everything we do.

This is a full-time position requiring ability to work during the week, weekends, evenings and holidays. The exact days of the week will be rotational.

This position requires regular travel between assigned Placemakr-managed communities throughout the Washington metropolitan area as business needs require. Team Members will report to an assigned home-base community in the Washington metro area, but should expect to support other locations throughout the portfolio. Approved business travel expenses will be reimbursed by Placemakr.

Our benefits & perks include competitive pay rate, company stock options, 401k + 4% employer matching program, medical, vision & dental insurance plan options, flexible spending account & health savings account options, 15 days of accrued paid time off (PTO) per year, with the flexibility to use it, roll it over, or cash it out! PTO increases to 20 days per year after 2.5 years of employment, enjoy a paid day off for your birthday to celebrate your day, your way! Paid parental leave, paid life insurance, weekly paychecks, plus ZayZoon as an option to access your paycheck before your payday, plus discounts to stay at select Placemakr properties all over the US. The exact benefit terms and coverage are detailed in the Employee Handbook. Please note that Placemakr has the right to amend policies and are subject to change.

This position is located in Washington, DC. This position has a pay of $22.50/hour.

Your Typical Day

• Consistently provide an exceptional experience to all Placemakr residents and partners by delivering responsive, professional, and personalized service.
• Foster a "One Team" mentality by collaborating effectively with fellow property team members, contributing to a cohesive and supportive work environment.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and compliant environment by adhering to established Placemakr and property-specific policies and procedures, including emergency protocols, attendance policies, and conduct expectations.
• Offer support to team members in need and assist in the de-escalation of situations when required.
• Respond to resident communication in a timely, professional, and solution-oriented manner through approved communication channels while maintaining excellent grammar, punctuation, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency in responding to resident questions, concerns, and service requests while ensuring effective follow-up and resolution.
• Welcome residents, coordinate arrivals, departures, room assignments, and occupancy changes in accordance with Placemakr standards.
• Utilize maintenance, housekeeping, inspections, and other operational systems accurately to facilitate smooth operations across all teams.
• Partner closely with Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Operations Leadership to ensure resident needs are addressed quickly and effectively.
• Support operations across multiple Placemakr communities and travel between locations as business needs require.
• Respond promptly and effectively to off-site, cross-functional Placemakr team members via Teams, email, or other approved communication methods.
• Complete thorough and effective shift handovers at the conclusion of each shift to ensure seamless continuity of operations.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. At Placemakr, this phrase isn't a catch-all, it's the way we work.

What It Takes

• 1+ year of previous experience delivering excellent customer service in environments such as hospitality, retail, multifamily, or food & beverage.
• Previous experience communicating effectively (including utilizing proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and a personable yet professional tone) with residents, team members, and partners, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and utilize systems or technology (previous experience using a CRM or customer communication system is a plus).
• Comfortable supporting multiple Placemakr communities and adapting to changing operational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to respond with urgency while maintaining professionalism and delivering effective solutions.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You have a can-do attitude and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment, contributing to a culture of proactive communication, unity, and mutual support.
• You embody our Property Team Mission of Customer, Consistency, and Community (Norms).
• You embody the core values of Placemakr. You Own It. You Make It Better. You Treat People Right.
• Resident Experience Associates will be on their feet and moving around (stand, sit, or walk for an extended time) and taking a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for our Resident Experience Associates and an exceptional resident experience.

Our community norms Great people are the key to our success. From corporate team members to our property teams and leaders, we're looking for collaborative, driven individuals to join us as we continue to expand our presence across the US. Most importantly, we create positive community norms that shape our company culture and inform how we do business:

We own it. We make it better. We treat people right.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet our age requirements of 18 years or older in order to be considered for employment with Placemakr. Placemakr will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our team at View email address on click.appcast.io All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Placemakr values diversity of all kinds, and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Placemakr participates in the E-Verify program as part of our hiring process in order to stay committed to maintaining a legal workforce and complying with all applicable employment laws. E-Verify is a federal system that allows employers to confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by comparing information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. All new hires will be required to complete the Form I-9 and may be verified through the E-Verify system. For more information about E-Verify, please visit

If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!