Summer Internship

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States Department: Seattle Market

About Us: At Griffis Residential, we believe in creating exceptional living experiences for our residents. With a portfolio of luxury apartment homes across the country, we take pride in our commitment to providing unmatched comfort and convenience. Our team thrives on fostering a sense of community and delivering exceptional customer service.

Are you a dynamic, people-oriented individual with a passion for real estate and customer service? Look no further! Griffis Residential, a leading property management company, is seeking a Summer Intern to join our vibrant team and make a lasting impact on our growing community.

Summary

Over the course of an 11-week program, Interns will be based at a community in their market.  The Interns will receive hands-on training for a variety of property management functions (leasing, customer service, budgeting, market pricing, financial forecasting, and community maintenance). Interns will create, prepare, and present a project that addresses a specific business need at the conclusion of the program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Work closely with community teams to answer inquiries and manage resident accounts

Shadow leasing consultants and learn how to show apartments to prospective residents

Prepare and organize materials for move-ins and move-outs

Develop and present a capstone project that addresses a real business need and provides actionable recommendations

Handle day-to-day office tasks, including answering phones, preparing for tours and move-ins, and other leasing responsibilities

Complete additional operations and philanthropy projects

Assist with apartment management operations by working alongside all on-site associates

Travel to communities of various sizes to allow for additional development

May be assigned leadership opportunities for tasks and projects

Manage time effectively between on-site responsibilities, projects, and program-related meetings

Learn and utilize multiple online platforms and software tools used in leasing and property management

Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer (June through early August),  including weekends

Availability to attend onboarding training the first week of June

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and Experience

Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with an anticipated graduation date between 6 months to 1 year in the future

Have an interest in Property Management, Hospitality, or Business Operations and Management

Must have reliable transportation since travel is required to various local Griffis properties throughout the program

Strong ability to communicate effectively with others

Commitment to providing exceptional service and creating positive guest experiences

Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks

Proven dependability and reliability

Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work environment

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Salary Range

$22—$22 USD

This position will remain open for a minimum of 3 days and may close at any time thereafter without notice.

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