LEASING SPECIALIST / Apartment Community in Downtown ROCHESTER NY

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SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BRING:

• Seeking 1+ years apartment leasing experience desired, with interest in learning/training on affordable housing compliance programs to be implemented.
• Outstanding customer service skills with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Prior experience with Seniors, disabled adults helpful.
• Ability to successfully interact with a diverse resident base (seniors, families, others); closely work with site team and assist residents, new resident prospects, visitors, contractors, others.
• Strong Math aptitude and excellent data entry and proofreading skills.
• Yardi Voyager or other housing software experience a plus or willing to learn.

CONIFER OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS:

• Full-time/40 Hours Weekly
• Hours 8:30-5:00 Mondays - Fridays
• Competitive Pay with semi-annual bonus potential
• 15 Days Paid Time Off first year
• 13 Paid Holidays (2 are floaters)
• Elective benefits included: Medical + HSA with Company contribution, Dental, & Vision
• Company paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Insurances
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities as Conifer grows & expands their portfolio
• A positive culture & environment with great team support
• Robust employee referral payment program

Conifer Realty is seeking self-motivated Leasing Specialist who can start in December to begin their next career with us to support our apartment community in Downtown Rochester NY (200 units). Under direction of the Senior Community Manager, the Leasing Specialist is responsible for assisting in all operations of the leasing office. The Leasing Specialist will work to minimize vacancy, quickly lease apartments, meet all occupancy goals, promote good working resident and public relations, assure program compliance and perform clerical duties as required. The Leasing Specialist maybe required to direct maintenance personnel to ensure that property is always maintained in good physical condition.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has strong administrative and organizational skills and can provide excellent customer service to our residents, new resident applicants, vendors, and any other visitors. Will also support the Sr. Community Manager on assigned tasks/projects. Ability to work in fast-paced office and thrive on multi-tasking a variety of responsibilities as assigned. Background check and drug screen conducted.

CANDIDATES EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS WILL INCLUDE:

• Seeking 1+ years apartment leasing experience desired, along with excellent customer service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed.
• Prior accurate data entry inputting needed with excellent proofreading skills.
• Proficient in MSOffice skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Yardi Voyager preferred or other apartment housing software skills helpful or willing to learn.
• Strong Math Aptitude – good with numbers; strives for accuracy.
• Able to work independently as well as support a team when needed.
• Must like to be busy and work with the public in a fast-paced office.
• Must be self-motivated, willing to meet deadlines.
• Friendly, positive attitude to assist residents, contractors, co-workers, visitors.
• Flexible, adaptable to changing work tasks as needed.
• Reliable, dependable / excellent attendance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE but not be limited to:

• Adhere to all Company personnel directives as per the manual of policies and procedures.
• Answer the telephone and convert prospect calls to appointments for a tour.
• Greet prospects, qualify their needs and wants, tour prospective residents and present features and benefits of the community. Complete guest card and invite the prospect to lease an apartment. Ask them to complete and application and leave a deposit.
• Coordinate all marketing of vacant units including required social media postings.
• Work effectively with local housing authority, if applicable, to ensure timely leasing and certifying of applicants/residents for the units. Must meet required deadlines for processing required paperwork.
• Will train and ensure complete understanding and implementation and compliance with affordable housing programs to be layered in, and any other pertinent housing program requirements and directives as appropriate.
• Collect rents and handle delinquent accounts in a timely and efficient manner, per Conifer procedures.
• Receive and assist with processing residents’ service requests.
• Perform move-in inspections and generate applicable work orders as required.
• Perform clerical functions, data entry, organizing all filing, other tasks as needed.
• Adhere to all appropriate Company accounting directives.
• Prepare all reports as required and directed and meet required deadlines.
• Handle all details of move-ins and move-outs, giving special attention to apartment inspection check lists.
• Ensure that residents are provided with a clean, safe and well-maintained community. Perform any necessary touch up cleaning that may be needed when you first arrive (all common areas, entry and model).
• Work effectively with staff, residents, applicants and visitors.
• Report accidents and emergency situations to the Senior Community Manager immediately.
• Ensure that all maintenance requests are handled on a timely basis, and that residents are notified if parts must be ordered or if there is any other type of delay. Ensure that appropriate written records are kept of all maintenance work completed.

Join our dynamic Conifer Realty Team - Conifer is a nationally ranked, full-service real estate company specializing in the development, construction, management and ownership of high-quality, affordable housing communities. Since its inception in 1975, Conifer continues to grow/expand – currently owning and managing over 15,000 multifamily units representing over 210 apartment communities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Recognized as Top 20 Developer in the Northeast!

To learn more about Conifer’s history, values, mission, visit our link:

https://coniferllc.com/

APPLY TODAY via our website link to complete our application process and attach your resume: https://www.careersatconifer.com . Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team!

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.