Marketing and Leasing Co-op/Intern(DiGeronimo Development)

About the role

DiGeronimo Development is seeking a dynamic and outgoing Marketing and Leasing Co-Op to join our team. In this role, you will be involved in the leasing and marketing process of our commercial and residential properties, maximizing occupancy rates, and building strong relationships with tenants, prospects, community members, and clients. You will be a key player in every aspect of the leasing cycle, from advertising and unit showings to lease signings and move-ins. You will also collaborate on and support various events that activate and showcase our properties, as well as provide community interface and relationship building.

What we believe in

• People: Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.
• Performance: Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.
• Community: Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to create engaging, branded content, maintaining the brand voice across all social media channels with the goal of increased engagement and followers.
• Work with the marketing team to maintain content calendars, analyze data, perform A/B testing, and improve metrics.
• Monitor social media content and brand mentions, consulting on reputation management. Respond to comments and interactions, providing excellent customer service and internal feedback when necessary.
• Connect with and follow industry competitors to gain audience insight and perform gap analysis to better understand offerings, service models, unique competitive advantages, and social media activities.
• Help collect video assets and photography for social media, oversee the creation of media libraries, and create quick assets like live video and stories.
• Design various branded materials including flyers, event invitations, posters, and graphics for all service groups.
• Assist with internal and external formatting, editing, and developing content for collateral pieces.
• Collaborate on and support community and tenant events.
• Work with the leasing team to support lease-up and renewal efforts that optimize and showcase the property on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in inspecting market-ready units and models each morning and notify service operations of any deficiencies in the “Would I Live Here” test.
• Obtain market knowledge through weekly telephone inquiries and bi-monthly physical market shops.
• Assist in reviewing collateral and advertising and make recommendations on market strategies for Leasing and Marketing Teams.
• Audit property software, conduct property tours in a professional manner, and participate in the prospect application process and review.
• Prepare leasing documentation and manage signatures and tenant files.
• Daily monitor phone calls, voicemails, texts, and emails and respond when necessary to prospects.
• Maintain accurate records of leasing activities and tenant interactions.
• Support the Marketing and Leasing teams and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Additional certifications or training preferred.
• Currently enrolled in a Marketing, Communications, or Graphic Design program at a 2-year or 4-year school.
• Ability to handle tasks of varying priority while maintaining a focus on quality in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Experience with composition of graphic layouts, presentations, and marketing materials.
• High level of organization and self-starter attitude.
• Strong editing, proofreading skills, and detail-oriented.

Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Constant Contact.
• Experience working with social media, especially LinkedIn.
• Graphic design/layout experience preferred.
• Experience with infographic design a plus.