Community Ambassador (The Retreat At Columbia)

The Community Ambassador is at the forefront of the community and responsible for delivering exceptional service to prospective and current residents to help maximize occupancy year over year. This role will guide prospective residents through the leasing process, assist in planning and participate in marketing and community events, and meet sales goals as outlined by the Leasing & Marketing Manager and Community Manager. You must be able to communicate effectively, meet deadlines, and manage your time efficiently.

Reports to: Community Manager

Direct Reports: None

Duties/Responsibilities: The duties listed below are an outline of the Community Ambassador’s responsibilities and should not be considered an all-inclusive list. As the needs of the community change, these duties may be modified as needed.

Leasing, Marketing, & Resident Experience

• Understand the Housing Contract and all related addendums and be able to clearly communicate all information to prospective residents, residents, and guarantors.
• Generating new leads
• Lead follow up
• Completing guest cards
• Assist in resolving resident concerns/conflict by escalating to the appropriate manager.
• Assist with email and text campaigns in Entrata and TextUs.
• Conduct all tasks necessary to close the sale in accordance with LEASE Training guidelines including:
  • Generating new leads
  • Completing guest cards
  • Scheduling & conducting tours
  • Lead follow up
• Represent the community and Landmark Properties in a professional manner.
• Assist in promoting the community via social media platforms and participating in on- and off-campus marketing events.
• Scheduling & conducting tours
• Maintain a positive community environment and encourage participation in Residence Life activities.

Property Operations

• Participate in all Turn-related activities including:
  • Move-in and Move-out days
  • Unit inspections
  • Trash-outs
    
• Keep detailed activity logs in prospect and resident accounts.
• Attend and contribute to Landmark Lineup and required staff meetings.
• Label & log packages and send resident notifications.
• Trash-outs
• Perform daily opening and closing checklists, including model & tour route inspection, performing housekeeping as needed.
• Adhere and comply with corporate procedures and government laws on Fair Housing.
• Unit inspections
• Respond to internet and telephone inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Move-in and Move-out days
• Enforce community policies and procedures in accordance with the Housing Contract and report any Housing Contract violations to the Community Manager.
• Enter Maintenance Requests, as needed.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required .
• Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program in a relevant major such as Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Accounting, Information Technology, Public Relations, etc. preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be reliable and have self-discipline.
• Must be available to work during summer and Turn period.
• Must possess strong organization skills.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours, including resident lockouts as needed.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Travel : No travel required .

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong internet, word processing, and spreadsheet skills
• Ability to work evening and weekend hour
• Must display strong leadership skills and the ability to solve day to day problems
• Superior customer service and communication skills