JOIN OUR LEASING TEAM! We have an exciting opportunity for a LEASING CONSULTANT to join our team at Encore!

Encore is a brand-new apartment community located in the heart of Seattle offering affordable urban-style homes in an unbeatable downtown location with amazing views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline. Living at Encore means you'll enjoy a highly walkable address that's in close proximity to South Lake Union and downtown employers.

As Seattle becomes an international hub for technology, healthcare, and innovation; and as cost of housing climbs in urban communities, we've made it our mission to make modern, affordable living downtown a reality. This is a great opportunity to grow your career, and you will be joining an amazing team!  Schedule: Full-Time

LEASING CONSULTANT SALARY & BENEFITS:

$19-20/hour DOE

• 19 DAYS OF PTO PER YEAR + 10 PAID HOLIDAYS + 1 PAID PERSONAL DAY + 1 PAID DAY OF SERVICE
• 2021 - TRICK OR TREAT WITH YOUR KIDS! ALL EMPLOYEES WILL BE OFF AT 3PM ON OCT 31ST!
• 2021 - CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS OFF!
• 2021 - ALL OVERTIME WILL BE PAID OUT AT DOUBLE-TIME!
• GENEROUS EMPLOYER MATCHED 401K PLAN!

$150 commission per completed lease checklist/move-in

$75 lease renewal commission (split between entire onsite team)

100% Medical insurance paid for non-tobacco users, 80% covered for tobacco users

• Dental insurance options covered at 100% + vision insurance options
• $20,000 life insurance policy
• Long-term disability coverage
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline
• Discounted Pet Insurance rates + additional voluntary benefit options

Dental & Vision insurance options

$300 education/professional development reimbursement

Employer-matched 401k plan (50% up to the first 4%)

Training and development opportunities & career progression plans!

LEASING CONSULTANT JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the resident life cycle from the time a lead is initiated until move-out.
• Maintains a professional and friendly atmosphere in the leasing office and throughout the community for all current and prospective residents and clients.
• Conducts community tours and showcases the community features, benefits, and amenities.
• Regularly follows up with prospective residents via phone and email.
• Maintains close communication with maintenance team to ensure work orders are being completed and units are move-in ready
• Completes all lease and renewal applications, assists with application verification, and notifies prospective residents of results.
• Responsible for shopping competitors and sharing your findings with the Community Manager and on-site team.
• Inspects models and vacant units daily to ensure cleanliness.
• Answers incoming phone calls and emails and responds to inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Oversees ongoing resident relations and assists with planning and hosting resident events and activities 
• Contributes to a positive team environment and happy resident base.

LEASING CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior Property Management experience is preferred, but is not required. 
• Great communication skills and great customer service ability is a must. 
• Must be motivated to learn and grow and to work hard, but also willing to have a lot of fun and be flexible!
• Weekends required
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office required, experience with Yardi, CRM, and On-Site preferred
• Desire to learn and take initiative on projects and tasks
• Pro-active problem solver with the ability to follow company policies, mystery shop guidelines, and fair housing laws
• Driven team player looking to bring a positive energy to the team

WHO WE ARE

Thrive is an award winning residential property management firm headquartered in Seattle, ranked as one of the Puget Sound Business Journal's BEST WORKPLACES IN WASHINGTON FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS! We are dedicated to our boutique approach to property management and building communities that flourish, which stems from hiring strong associates to grow with Team Thrive! Diversity is celebrated at Thrive as we believe it makes us a better company. Our hope is that each associate feels welcomed, respected, and appreciated for their unique contributions. From our hiring practices, performance reviews, raise decisions, and opportunities for promotions, Thrive follows consistent and fair practices to ensure all Thrive employees and potential employees have an equal opportunity for employment and advancement based on merit, and are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or on any other legally protected basis. Our Human Resources department works with teams to make reasonable accommodations for those that require assistance in being able to participate in the interview process or meet the requirements of their position. BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG SCREEN POLICY

Thrive Communities conducts background checks and drug screens after the conditional offer of employment is accepted, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be asked to authorize these screenings and results will be reviewed by a designated HR representative.

Any individual who has been CONVICTED of any of the following within the last SEVEN YEARS will be denied employment:

• Any felonies
• Theft or robbery (not including attempted theft)
• Forgery
• Breach of trust
• Property Damage, Malicious Mischief, and Arson
• Sales, distribution, manufacturing, cultivating of a controlled substance
• Offenses involving violence and sex offenses or child sex offenses
• Pending cases that involve any of the above listed charges (candidates may re-apply after the case is finalize and there is a disposition)

The 4-panel drug screen tests for the following:

• Amphetamines including Methamphetamine
• Cocaine Metabolites
• Opiates including Codeine and Morphine
• Phencyclidine ("PCP")

Thrive Communities reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without notice.

Thrive is following OSHA's Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) regarding Covid-19 vaccinations and testing. All new hires are required to submit vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, to Human Resources by their third day of work as part of our standard Onboarding Process in order to continue employment. All documentation submitted will remain confidential.

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