Leasing Consultant - Lease

Leasing Consultant - Lease Up

Salary: $23 – $24 per hour

Schedule:

Full‑time, Thursday – Monday, 9 am – 6 pm

Thrive Communities seeks a Leasing Consultant to support leasing and resident engagement in our 900 Rainier property. The role focuses on marketing, leasing, and administrative responsibilities while maintaining a welcoming dealership environment.

• 32 Paid Days off per year (PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Day, Paid Day of Service, Paid Birthday)
• Employer‑matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Bonus potential
• Leasing & renewal commission eligibility
• $0 premium medical, dental, and vision insurance effective 1st of the month following your start date
• Fully covered long‑term disability insurance
• Fully covered life insurance policy for associates with supplemental options
• 24/7 Everyday Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and short‑term disability insurance
• Pet insurance discounts
• Parking & transit commuter benefits
• Annual professional development reimbursement
• Training opportunities and career progression/growth plans
• Company‑wide parties and events

• Marketing/Leasing
  • Maintain a professional yet friendly atmosphere in the leasing office and other areas where prospective residents and residents meet.
  • Inspect models and market‑ready vacancies daily to ensure cleanliness. Perform cleaning and staging as needed.
  • Conduct all business in accordance with Thrive policies and procedures and applicable laws.
  • Answer incoming phone calls and handle each call appropriately.
  • Greets prospective residents, qualifies, determines needs and preferences, professionally presents community and apartments while communicating features and benefits.
  • Maintain awareness of local market conditions and trends; contribute marketing ideas to improve resident satisfaction.
  • Maintain a lease closing ratio appropriate for the property and sub‑market.
  • Adhere to a marketing plan, promote the property through various advertising sources, and execute a brand story.
  • Host open houses and creative events to attract prospective tenants and meet occupancy goals.
  • Achieve leasing and occupancy goals set by the absorption schedule, collaborating with the client to adjust rents and concessions as needed.
• Administrative
  • Complete all lease applications and assist with application verification; notify prospective residents of results.
  • Type resident communications as needed.
  • Complete all lease paperwork including related addenda and accept rents and deposits.
  • Complete Guest Card information for all prospects, send thank‑you notes, and follow up.
  • Inspect property on grounds, collect litter, report any service needs, and inspect move‑outs and vacancies.
  • Inventory office supplies periodically and report needs to Community Manager.
  • Organize and file reports, leases, and paperwork; attend property and Thrive trainings and meetings as requested.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by Leasing Manager, Assistant Manager, Community Manager or Regional Manager.

• Leasing experience in multi‑family housing strongly preferred.
• National Apartment Leasing Professional (NALP) preferred.
• Customer service experience strongly desired.
• Yardi/CRM and Onsite experience preferred.

• Excellent customer service, sales, and closing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, customer‑service‑oriented environment.
• Understanding of industry terms and their meaning.
• Ability to de‑escalate conflict and remain calm and courteous.
• Performs well under pressure with multiple and competing deadlines.
• Respects diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Communicates effectively, builds trust, and addresses community challenges with cultural awareness.
• Specific and thorough in communication with residents, vendors, subordinates, support departments, ownership and leadership.
• Performs duties under pressure and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
• Works well both as part of a team and independently.
• Accepts instructions and feedback from supervisors and follows direction with a positive attitude.
• Desire to learn and take initiative on projects and tasks.
• Pro‑active problem solver who follows company policies,…