Leasing Specialist / Agent
About the role
Connect People to Homes. Build Community with Purpose.
At Conifer Realty, being a Leasing Specialist means helping individuals and families find a place they’re proud to call home. You’ll play a vital role in keeping our affordable housing communities welcoming and full, supporting residents, maintaining compliance, and providing exceptional customer service every step of the way.
Responsibilities
- Champion great first impressions – greet prospective residents, conduct tours, and highlight the features that make Conifer communities special.
- Drive occupancy – market available units, respond to inquiries, and manage leasing applications and renewals.
- Ensure compliance – process applications and recertifications accurately under LIHTC, HUD, or other affordable housing programs.
- Deliver exceptional service – assist residents with rent collection, service requests, and community communications.
- Support teamwork – collaborate with maintenance and office staff to maintain high standards for property appearance and safety.
- Stay organized – manage reports, filing, and data entry to keep operations running smoothly.
Requirements
- 2+ years of apartment leasing experience preferred.
- 1 year experience with affordable housing programs (LIHTC, HUD-Section 8, HOME, RD) required.
- Familiarity with Fair Housing and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in Yardi or similar property management software.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Basic math and data-entry abilities for rent collection and recordkeeping.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus.
- High school diploma or GED required; COS or TCS certification desired or willingness to obtain.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- COS or TCS certification desired or willingness to obtain.
Skills
- Proficiency in Yardi or similar property management software.
- Strong communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Basic math and data-entry abilities for rent collection and recordkeeping.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive pay & annual salary reviews
- 13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two volunteer days + 6 weeks of fully paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA & flex accounts
- Retail plans with company match
- Incentive-driven wellness program - earn quarterly HSA contributions by participating in wellness initiatives.
- Company-paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
- Ongoing training, certifications, and growth opportunities
- A culture built on mission, belonging, and community impact
Pay
Salary range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00 hourly. The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. This range does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.
Schedule
Monday–Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm
Contact
APPLY TODAY via our website link: http://www.careersatconifer.com