Resident Engagement Specialist | Stadium Place

Pillar Properties•Seattle, WA

5d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Engagement Specialist is responsible for driving resident engagement to foster a sense of community at the property. This role serves as the first point of contact for residents to assist with individual and customized services throughout the resident experience and life cycle. Adherence to a customer service philosophy by providing excellent customer service to Team Members and residents is paramount. Delivering a Quietly Awesome experience at all levels and every encounter on a daily basis.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
1 year experience in hospitality, service, or property management preferred
Excellent time-management and organization skills, ability to work in an efficient manner with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through
Strong communication and writing skills required
Event planning experience preferred
Social media and content creation preferred
Self-starting personality that can work well with limited direction
Strong project management skills; results-driven focus and approach
Adaptable with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Judges the quality of services, items and people related to recommendations and services provided
Keeps up to date with technology and applies new knowledge to the job
Influence– An infectious interest in the activities and events surrounding the neighborhood and the options available for entertainment, dining and services, and the ability to increase enthusiasm in others who are looking for fun or engaging options
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required, and experience with YARDI preferred
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures and strategies to promote effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property and institutions
High-energy, motivated and driven
Comfortable in an entrepreneurial culture that places a premium on performance
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity; seeks new approaches and challenges that contribute to success at both an individual and team level.
Strong sense of integrity and ethics

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in hospitality, service, or property management
Event planning experience
Social media and content creation
Experience with YARDI

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact via email, phone and in person, for resident inquiries, general conflict management, maintenance requests, reservation questions, renewal discussions or general community needs and ensures that the appropriate team member is looped in to ensure resolution for the property
Maintain a constant presence and availability in the leasing office to assist residents with reservations, recommendations, and deliveries
Playing a critical role in resident event planning, social media presence, creating a unique living experience and ensuring that residents feel a connected sense of community with residents and team members
Managing monthly resident events and actively seeking unique events and experiences for residents, including working within the property budget, scheduling, purchasing, marketing, and executing the events
Develops a monthly social media calendar and creates content to ensure regular posts that are relevant to the resident experience and follows Pillar’s social media strategy and the property’s brand guidelines
Curates and posts the resident monthly newsletter
Carries out Pillar’s commitment to supporting local businesses through partnership that also add value to the resident experience
If applicable, manage amenity reservations from confirmation to completion. This includes but is not limited to placing appropriate reservation signage, obtaining a guest list from the host, and reviewing the space before and after the reservation. Assist and ensure guests are properly escorted to the location of the reservation
Assists with the renewal workflow and follow-up communications, including but not limited to warm calls, pre- negotiations, and discussing notice to vacate options
Tours the community with prospective residents and leases apartments as necessary
Leads renters insurance compliance by orchestrating regular audits and completing renewal lease files
Accepts vendor deliveries and notifies residents, management or property team of any actions that need to be taken and deliver packages to resident’s homes as requested
Provide information and answer inquiries, either regarding the community itself or local features of the neighborhood/area/city, events, recreational destinations, restaurants, stores, and nightlife venues
Provide information and resources for pet services, cleaning, dry cleaning/laundry, arranging for personal trainers, catering, party planning, or other services
Maintain, use and regularly update the building’s resident portal system, including the management of amenity reservations, resident guest and vendor access and updating announcements in the system pertaining to the community as necessary
Maintain and regularly update the resident call directory and audit property information regularly or as requested by the Property Manager
Manage package intake and delivery, including seasonal volume increases and occasional evening door-to-door delivery (up to two hours during peak seasons)
Perform daily spot cleaning (“spiffing”) of vacant homes and assist with apartment turns or guest suite cleaning as needed
Maintain cleanliness of leasing offices, lobbies, hallways, and amenity spaces at all times.
Participate in scheduled maintenance days and provide cross-functional team support to meet resident needs and protect the property
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Industry-leading base pay plus monthly and discretionary annual performance bonuses
Paid time off – 9 holidays, 15 vacation days
5 personal days (eligible employees)
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision, flexible spending accounts, as well as life insurance benefits (eligible employees)
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting!
30-40% housing discount at any Pillar Properties community
Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance
Fitness reimbursement, pet insurance discounts, advanced pay, & tuition reimbursement
Cellphone allowance for eligible positions
Paid Designations and company-sponsored training
Opportunities for advancement and a focus on promoting from within