Community Specialist (BTR, Lease Up)

512Financial • Oklahoma City, OK

8h • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Specialist will run a newly launched build-to-rent community in the Oklahoma City area from a single office. This role is the on-site face of the community, guiding prospective residents from tours through applications and move-in while maintaining the amenities, property appearance, vendor relationships, and resident experience. The position focuses on lease-up, occupancy, marketing, leasing administration, move-in coordination, and resident retention, working with centralized support teams and revenue management. The job posting offers annualized pay of $50,000 to $55,000 and describes a path to a permanent role for the right person.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of leasing experience, including direct involvement in a lease-up or new construction.
• Sales-driven mindset combined with a customer-first approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Genuine passion for creating a welcoming, well-run community.
• Working knowledge of Fair Housing regulations.
• Active Real Estate License.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• US work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Background in hospitality or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Execute lease-up strategies to meet occupancy targets on schedule.
• Lead property tours and explain the community's features, benefits, and lifestyle.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Support pre-leasing efforts, including outreach, digital campaigns, and local events.
• Maintain accurate records of leasing activity, traffic, and conversion metrics.
• Support marketing through social media, signage, and local partnerships.
• Promote the community locally and build referral relationships with businesses.
• Monitor competitors and market trends and share findings with revenue management to inform pricing and promotions.
• Guide prospective residents through applications, screening, and documentation.
• Partner with the Applications team to ensure paperwork is accurate and submitted on time.
• Coordinate move-in schedules with the Move-In team and confirm homes are ready for occupancy.
• Work with centralized support teams to keep operations running smoothly.
• Comply with Fair Housing requirements and company policies.
• Provide exceptional service to prospective and current residents.
• Support retention through welcome events and proactive communication.
• Conduct regular community walks.
• Address resident concerns with empathy and efficiency.
• Maintain the community's appearance, readiness, and reputation.

Benefits

• Annualized pay of $50,000 to $55,000.
• A path to a permanent role for the right person.
• Flexible, empowering culture where ownership is expected and wins are celebrated.
• Opportunity to help shape a new community's culture from the ground up.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from pioneers in the build-to-rent industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed