Leasing and Occupancy Specialist II (BJ Wright Court)
Winn El Paso, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Leasing and Occupancy Specialist II (BJ Wright Court)
Chicago, IL, USA Overview
WinnCompanies is looking for a motivated Leasing and Occupancy Specialist II to join our team at BJ Wright Court Apartments, a 272-unit mixed-income community located in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will perform all day-to-day leasing and marketing activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, re-certifications, and lease renewals at a mixed income property while maintaining budgeted occupancy at the highest attainable rents at all times. The pay range for this role is $23.00-$25.00 per hour dependent on experience. Responsibilities
Interact with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy. Generate and manage traffic, lotteries, wait list, property tours, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects and following up on prospects leads. Prepare lease documentation applicable to program types, complete move-in paperwork and procedures. Maintain applicable databases, and ensure tour route, amenity areas and show units are to company standard. Deliver customer service that exceeds expectations for new and current residents. Educate and implement WinnCompanies programs, processes and policies to new and current residents as applicable. Review, prioritize and distribute resident service requests as required. Assist with the planning and facilitation of property events or programs required by the mixed income program guidelines. Assist on-site management with ensuring all marketing documents, supplies, reports, advertisements and web content are current and updated as necessary based on property, regional or corporate initiatives. Maintain relationships with area businesses, local housing offices, employers and real estate brokers to generate new business or to maintain an extensive waiting list for all unit types. Remain current with local events and hiring trends that may have an impact on the property. Maintain knowledge and understanding of current and sub markets; to include competitors and customer demographics. Responsible to gather appropriate documents by program types for residency approval submission to the appropriate person or third party vendor for review and approval during application or recertification process. Remain up to date with any/all Federal, State and/or other regulatory requirements and programs. Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent. 1-3 years of relevant work experience. Previous experience with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and/or Project-Based Section 8. Experience with web-based applications and computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities. Preferred Qualifications
Tax Credit Specialist and/or COS Certification(s). NALP and SHCM certification. Knowledge of Yardi or Real Page software. Experience in property management, affordable/tax credit programs, hospitality, customer service, sales, retail or restaurant industry. Benefits
Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in generous benefits including time off, holidays, and paid leave; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental, and vision plans; HSA/FSA options; disability and life insurance; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; and more. Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles. Employee relief programs and corporate discounts are available. A job you can be proud of
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WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. A job that challenges you
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Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. A job you can learn from
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We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development. A team that cares
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We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members. About Us
WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collectionhere. Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
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Chicago, IL, USA Overview
WinnCompanies is looking for a motivated Leasing and Occupancy Specialist II to join our team at BJ Wright Court Apartments, a 272-unit mixed-income community located in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will perform all day-to-day leasing and marketing activities related to apartment rentals, move-ins, re-certifications, and lease renewals at a mixed income property while maintaining budgeted occupancy at the highest attainable rents at all times. The pay range for this role is $23.00-$25.00 per hour dependent on experience. Responsibilities
Interact with prospective and current residents to achieve maximum occupancy. Generate and manage traffic, lotteries, wait list, property tours, leasing apartments, qualifying prospects and following up on prospects leads. Prepare lease documentation applicable to program types, complete move-in paperwork and procedures. Maintain applicable databases, and ensure tour route, amenity areas and show units are to company standard. Deliver customer service that exceeds expectations for new and current residents. Educate and implement WinnCompanies programs, processes and policies to new and current residents as applicable. Review, prioritize and distribute resident service requests as required. Assist with the planning and facilitation of property events or programs required by the mixed income program guidelines. Assist on-site management with ensuring all marketing documents, supplies, reports, advertisements and web content are current and updated as necessary based on property, regional or corporate initiatives. Maintain relationships with area businesses, local housing offices, employers and real estate brokers to generate new business or to maintain an extensive waiting list for all unit types. Remain current with local events and hiring trends that may have an impact on the property. Maintain knowledge and understanding of current and sub markets; to include competitors and customer demographics. Responsible to gather appropriate documents by program types for residency approval submission to the appropriate person or third party vendor for review and approval during application or recertification process. Remain up to date with any/all Federal, State and/or other regulatory requirements and programs. Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent. 1-3 years of relevant work experience. Previous experience with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program and/or Project-Based Section 8. Experience with web-based applications and computer systems such as Microsoft Office. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities. Preferred Qualifications
Tax Credit Specialist and/or COS Certification(s). NALP and SHCM certification. Knowledge of Yardi or Real Page software. Experience in property management, affordable/tax credit programs, hospitality, customer service, sales, retail or restaurant industry. Benefits
Regular full-time US employees are eligible to participate in generous benefits including time off, holidays, and paid leave; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental, and vision plans; HSA/FSA options; disability and life insurance; wellness programs; tuition reimbursement; professional development opportunities; and more. Flexible and/or Hybrid schedules are available for certain roles. Employee relief programs and corporate discounts are available. A job you can be proud of
:
WinnCompanies is a nationally recognized leader in apartment community management and development. Our team members are committed to helping people in the communities we serve and making a positive difference in their lives. A job that challenges you
:
Our employees are responsible for our growth and success, and we challenge our team members to always be their best in our fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding workplace. A job you can learn from
:
We offer multi-faceted leadership and learning opportunities to support our team members’ career growth and professional development. A team that cares
:
We value teamwork, innovation, diversity and mutual respect. Through our recognition and rewards programs, we’re committed to celebrating and uplifting our team members. About Us
WinnCompanies is a mission-driven, national business focused on building and operating top quality affordable housing communities for individuals and families of all incomes, including members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Our people are the source of our success – 4,300+ team members working together to create the best possible living communities in 27 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. If you are a California Resident, please see our Notice of Collectionhere. Salary will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
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