Temporary Leasing Consultant

Leasing Consultant

Homestead Garden Apartments in Rapid City, South Dakota

Centerspace is excited to welcome a dynamic, customer-driven Full-Time Temporary Leasing Consultant to our team at the beautiful Homestead Garden Apartments in Rapid City, South Dakota. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your sales and service skills, take ownership of your leasing success, and help residents find a place they’re proud to call home.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in achieving leasing goals, delivering an exceptional customer experience, and building trust with both future and current residents. This position follows a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 9 AM to 6 PM, providing stability and work‑life balance.

We offer a competitive hourly wage of $17–$19, plus commission opportunities on new leases and bonuses for renewals. This temporary assignment runs from February 2026 through May 2026—perfect for someone looking to sharpen their skills, gain industry experience, or explore a new market.

Our ideal Leasing Consultant is passionate about people, committed to service excellence, and eager to create a welcoming environment for all. You’ll report directly to the Community Leader and complete a brief 35‑minute pre‑employment assessment after applying. This step is required to move forward in the hiring process.

Want to understand what the assessment includes? !

• Monthly Leasing Commissions and Quarterly Renewal Bonuses
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time
• Sick and Safe Leave

Responsible for the rental of apartment units to always ensure maximum occupancy and an exceptional customer experience that promotes optimal retention by performing the following duties personally.

Follows already established procedures. Complies with all internal leasing policies, Fair Housing requirements and all other applicable laws and regulations. Generally given substantial guidance but expected to be self-directed once trained. Able to follow instructions, prioritize duties and comply with deadlines.

• Responsible for managing the sales/leasing funnel at the assigned community(s).
• Produces sales results commensurate with the company’s performance benchmarks.
• Evaluates and has expertise in assigned community(s) competitors’ offerings and pricing by conducting regular surveys and visits.
• Prepares the office and tour path for business.
• Prospect generation through creation of advertising online, business outreach, and other various grass root campaigns.
• Assists with community social media as directed, following all set standards for quality and frequency provided.
• Provides service to new applicants to help get approval, coordinates leasing documents for move in and performs move in orientation for each new resident.
• Provides excellent service to existing residents for their housing needs.
• Focuses on resident retention, assisting with resident events and appreciation campaigns.
• Communicates and coordinates with onsite and support team as needed to ensure resident needs and experiences are handled with an exceptional level of service.
• Assists with package handling.
• Coordinates communication with residents via phone, email, text, resident portal, resident app, etc.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other team members and stakeholders.
• Delivers high level resident satisfaction while maintaining Fair Housing Practices.
• Helps to address and resolve issues.
• Encouraged/Expected to participate in industry appropriate networking groups. Encouraged/Expected to participate in service projects, and to establish and maintain contacts within the community to promote Centerspace.

• May assist with administrative duties as directed.
• Maintains accurate records in software and files.

Responsible for 40% marketing & sales, 40% customer service, 20% business admin.

This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

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