Leasing Agent / Assistant Property Manager

Job Description

A well-established Real Estate Management and Development firm is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our team and contribute to the success of a residential development project. We are particularly interested in candidates with a background or strong interest in social services, whom we can mentor in the business and operational aspects of real estate management.

Candidates should possess:

Great Customer Service instincts and abilities

Excellent communication skills

Prior experience in a leasing (preferred) or sales role

Ability to maintain a friendly and helpful disposition, composure and focus in an extremely busy office

Willingness to learn

Responsibilities:

All aspects of the leasing process, including:

Updating listings and advertisements

Following up on leads and creating new ones

Showing space and pursuing new leases

Reviewing applications

Executing lease paperwork, including new leases and renewals

Assisting the Property Manager in day-to-day management, including:

Collecting rent

Communicating with residents regarding their various requests

Interacting as a team member with other staff and vendors

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field

Minimum of two years of experience in social services or gerontology, or recent completion of MSW coursework

Must possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and strong organizational abilities

Applicable Physical Capabilities: General mobility in office areas is required, along with the ability to operate data processing office equipment.Company Description

Prairie Management & Development, Inc. (PMD) is a mission-driven property development and management firm with over 40 years of industry experience. PMD’s primary focus is to provide, through construction and preservation, clean, safe and affordable housing for the residents, including for some who are most in need. The company owns and/or manages 40+ projects, all of which are located in the Midwest. Company headquarters is located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Prairie Management & Development, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Full-time