Apartment Leasing Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Career Strategies is seeking an energetic, customer-focused Leasing Consultant to join our team at an affordable housing community in West Palm Beach, FL . This position is responsible for delivering exceptional service to prospective and current residents while ensuring compliance with affordable housing program requirements such as LIHTC, HUD, and Section 8.

Job Title: Leasing Consultant

Hours:  Full-Time | Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm w/ 1 hr. lunch

Duration: Temporary (possible Temp-to-Hire)

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet prospective residents, provide property tours, and highlight community features.
• Manage leasing activities including application intake, screening, waitlist management, and move-in preparation.
• Maintain accurate knowledge of current market conditions and assist with marketing efforts, outreach, and online listings.
• Follow Fair Housing guidelines and company policies at all times.
• Assist applicants with completing required affordable housing documentation.
• Collect income and asset information needed to determine eligibility (LIHTC/HUD/Section 8).
• Ensure applicant files are complete, accurate, and compliant for audit purposes.
• Coordinate with the Recertification/Compliance team as needed.
• Provide prompt, friendly, and professional communication with residents.
• Support resident retention efforts, renewals, and community events.
• Respond to inquiries, concerns, and service requests or direct them to the appropriate staff member.
• Maintain organized leasing files, guest cards, and software records.
• Update occupancy reports, traffic logs, and leasing activity data.
• Assist with rent collection, notices, and general office tasks as needed.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to prepare units for move-in.

Qualifications:

• Customer service or sales experience (property management or leasing preferred).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of Fair Housing laws.
• Proficiency with computers; experience with property management software is a plus.
• Affordable housing experience (LIHTC, Section 8, HUD).
• Knowledge of leasing procedures, eligibility requirements, and compliance paperwork.

To be considered for this opportunity please respond to this posting with your updated resume. 

Equal Opportunity Employer. Thorough background required.

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At Career Strategies, candidates are at the core of everything we do. We recognize and value the individual talents of our staff and dedicate ourselves to understanding their goals and making them a reality. Uncovering inspiration means listening and tailoring a recruiting strategy that leads to an ideal match suited to each unique individual.

In partnership with our nationwide client base, we provide opportunities that are full-time, temporary, and temporary-to-hire. We open doors that pave the way for enduring careers. Our commitment doesn't end at placement; we maintain long-lasting connections with our candidates, fostering relationships that can span their entire careers. We are passionate about identifying top talent, opening doors for opportunity and watching with pride as careers and achievements take root.

Company Description

At Career Strategies, candidates are at the core of everything we do. We recognize and value the individual talents of our staff and dedicate ourselves to understanding their goals and making them a reality. Uncovering inspiration means listening and tailoring a recruiting strategy that leads to an ideal match suited to each unique individual. \r\n\r\nIn partnership with our nationwide client base, we provide opportunities that are full-time, temporary, and temporary-to-hire. We open doors that pave the way for enduring careers. Our commitment doesn't end at placement; we maintain long-lasting connections with our candidates, fostering relationships that can span their entire careers. We are passionate about identifying top talent, opening doors for opportunity and watching with pride as careers and achievements take root.