Leasing Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults.  We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach.  Givens Communities promotes Inclusion and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect.  We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources.  Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life.  Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

Join our team and benefit from:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO), shift differential pay, & referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products

Givens Gerber Park is looking for a full-time Leasing Consultant to support our affordable community. This position's primary responsibility is to maintain a professional and friendly atmosphere while conducting all business ventures.

What you'll do:

• Answers incoming phone calls and handles each call accordingly, whether it is a prospect call, irate resident, service request, etc.
• Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, professionally, presents community and specific apartments while communicating features and benefits
• Prepares and qualifies applicants for Compliance approval
• Assists in developing market strategies and markets property as directed
• Correctly completes all lease applications, assists with application verification and notifies prospective residents of results
• Maintains and monitors affordable waiting lists according to policy
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• HUD/Tax Credit/Affordable Housing Certifications preferred
• Fair Housing and Section 504/ADA certification desired, or willing to obtain once hired
• Word Processing software experience required. Spreadsheet software, property management software, Internet experience desirable
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks/responsibilities and working under pressure to meet deadlines

Compensation is $22.00 - $25.00 per hour based on background and experience, and includes our comprehensive benefits package 

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have five communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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