Leasing Specialist

Leasing Specialist

Edgewood Place - Rock Hill, SC 29730

Overview

Salary Range $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 10% Category Admin - Clerical

Description

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:
• 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.