Resident Relations Rep

At Essex, we provide outstanding communities in which to live, work and invest. Our associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and receive comprehensive benefit packages such as medical, dental, vision, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs and more. Essex is committed to engaging, enabling, and empowering associates to thrive. We invite you to experience this exciting employee journey with us!

Position is reserved for assets with 400+ units and/or communities where demographics determine necessity. The person in this position is responsible for maintaining positive resident relations and facilitating requests. Accountable for: providing exceptional customer service as it may relate to work order requests, resident retention, and any other guest services in order to provide a quality living environment for current and prospective residents. This position reports to the Senior Community Manager, Community Manager or Assistant Manager.

Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide a quality experience for current and prospective residents as it relates to their interaction with the community
- Assist residents with work order requests and common area reservations, ensuring quality and completion
- Resolve conflicts with residents regarding rent increases, lease violations, theft, and similar issues, escalating to management when appropriate
- Support office team as requested by answering phones, securing appointments, and completing leasing tasks
- Compliance with company standards as defined in the Human Resources Policy Manual, Operations Playbook and applicable laws, e.g., Fair Housing, Landlord Tenant, Local Building Codes, OSHA, and EEOC  

Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Administrative, general office or support experience
- Strong customer service, sales, and marketing experience
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Ability to read and write English; speak English and understand spoken English
- Proficient understanding of the Microsoft suite, property management software preferred