Resident Specialist-Brookside

Edgewood Properties•Somerville, NJ

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Edgewood Properties, a leading real estate development and property management company, is seeking a Full-Time Resident Specialist for its multi-family portfolio. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth daily operations and fostering excellent resident engagement by serving as a liaison between the leasing office, maintenance team, and residents. The Resident Specialist will manage resident feedback, coordinate service requests, maintain communication with the maintenance team for timely repairs, oversee renters insurance compliance, handle lease renewals, and organize move-ins and move-outs. Additionally, the role involves assisting with community event planning and budgeting, managing clubhouse and amenities, and engaging residents through various platforms like LOFT and social media, all contributing to an efficient and welcoming community environment.

Requirements

Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
Familiarity with social media platforms.
Basic understanding of maintenance coordination and lease management.
Basic MS Office knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Experience in property management or customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact with residents daily and record status of resident household in RealPage to “Know Thy Resident”
Monitor and respond to resident feedback via J Turner, focusing on addressing work order surveys.
Directly respond to all internal satisfaction surveys and follow up with residents to resolve issues.
Print and review daily service requests and assign time frames in collaboration with the maintenance team.
Ensure service requests have documented Permission to Enter (PTE).
Maintain ongoing communication with the maintenance team throughout the day to monitor progress on tasks and appointments. Follow up with residents to keep them aware of when services may occur if emergencies arise.
Regularly review the renewal report and contact residents with upcoming lease expirations.
Process and finalize lease renewals with all necessary documentation.
Document and understand why residents are leaving and what may be done to prevent them from submitting notices and staying as residents.
Help set expectations for the resident's move-out process, including fees and MTM charges, PMOIs, Move-Out inspections, and final day operations.
Review and ensure all residents have current renters’ insurance per community policies.
Communicate with residents who are no longer in compliance or in a pending period to ensure there is no gap in service
Communicate with the community manager on-site to charge non-compliance fees to residents.
Participate in the walk/turn process to assess unit readiness for new or departing residents.
Assist to schedule unit turns and organize the property for efficient move-ins and move-outs.
Assist with the planning and budgeting of community events in collaboration with the Community Manager and Concierge team.
Maintain an updated community calendar, ensuring key events like move-ins/outs and inspections are scheduled.
Engage with residents through ActiveBuilding and create meaningful interactions by celebrating personal milestones.
Ensure the clubhouse and amenities are well-maintained, stocked, and regularly cleaned.
Coordinate the replenishment of refreshments and supplies.
Regularly update the community's social media platforms with high-quality content showcasing the community lifestyle and promoting available units.
Track and order office supplies within the assigned budget to ensure the office remains stocked and functional.