Leasing Administrator

Job Description

Akelius is seeking a creative and results driven leasing intern for a one year contract. The leasing intern is responsible for marketing, leasing apartments and providing exceptional customer service to ensure maximum occupancy and retention of residents. The successful candidate will be passionate about making a positive impact in people’s lives and will demonstrate a commitment to anticipating and exceeding resident and client expectations.

• Assist with creating and maintaining effective marketing for vacant apartment units
• Support coordination of showings from all marketing sources
• Participate in leasing activities with showings where needed
• Support the process for rental applications, including the collection of deposits, preparing and processing full application packages, obtaining relevant supporting documentation, lease preparation, and guiding prospective tenant(s) through the application process
• Prospect data entry into all required management systems
• Provide and maintain comparable market analysis of competitor pricing, product, and incentives
• Proactively identify changes required due to current market and competitive changes in the marketplace
• Complete other duties as assigned

• High School or GED is required
• Recent graduate in post‑secondary education
• One year of experience in residential leasing, or a demonstrated passion for real estate sales
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Possess high level of attention to detail
• Creative and a strong deal closer
• Ability to work independently and in team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills
• Excellent ability to prioritize and multi‑task
• Organization and administrative skills
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends, as required
• Yardi experience a plus

Apply with a copy of your resume.

Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties. Akelius owns rental apartments in the metropolitan cities of New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, London, Paris, and Austin. Read more at

Akelius Canada is committed to providing accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for this position and require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let the HR team know.