Leasing Summer Associate

Summer Leasing Associate Groma Our mission at Groma is to build and operate a real-estate-backed cryptocurrency for the world. In doing so, we hope to provide an alternative stable global currency, democratize real estate ownership, and help to build better cities. Given our goals, Groma is one part real estate firm, one part technology startup. As a real estate firm, we focus on acquiring, renovating, and developing buildings in the cities in which we operate. As a technology startup, we focus on enabling the efficient operation of the real estate arm of the business, expressing all of our real estate assets on the blockchain, and building the digital currency that represents fractional ownership of our real estate portfolio. About the Role Groma’s Property Operations department is recruiting for Summer Leasing Associates with exceptional communication and collaborative skills. This associate program will provide a unique opportunity to work with every team member across Groma including Asset Management, Facilities, and Finance departments. A successful candidate will be eager to learn new skills across a variety of disciplines, and welcome the challenge of designing strategies, programs and solutions from the ground up. As a part of the Groma Leasing team, this position will primarily be responsible for listing, showing, and closing residential leases for prospective renters looking to find a new home during Boston's busiest leasing season. The duration of the program is 16 weeks beginning May 15th (earlier is preferable, but not required) and ending on September 5th. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain professional insight in the real estate brokerage marketplace in the greater Boston area and learn about fair housing regulations. Here at Groma, we focus on employee education and engagement to keep everyone growing and learning. Inbound Lead Management Communicate with prospective renters and learn about the marketplace Establish diligent systems for sales management and follow-ups Gain experience with lead management software resources Marketing & Showings Show apartments to prospective residents and establish relationships with them Educate renters on landlord policies and best practices Work with a team of associates to get agreements across the finish line\ Apartment Turnover Coordination Assist incoming residents with move-in requirements Assist vacating residents with the move-out process Assist the Property Operations team with all September 1st turnovers Fair Housing Education Work under experienced real estate agents Get familiar with the Boston real estate market Learn how to effectively grow a real estate business Project Collaboration The associate program extends to many departments here at Groma. During the term of the associate program, you will also have the opportunity to work with the other Summer Associates on a research and presentation project. Summer 2022’s project focused on environmental sustainability of our portfolio through alternative systems and fuel types. This year's project will be announced closer to the start of the program. Experience Ability to work in the field and in-office Good customer service communication skills Strong organizational techniques and diligence No real estate experience required Hours Most individuals looking for a new place to live tend to do so outside normal working hours and we have created structures that balance our teams schedules with our renters needs. What we’ve done is structured working hours that shift later into the evening and have team members working alternating weekends, but balance it out with 4 day weekends on your “off” weekends as well as flexible vacation time and 14 company holidays. Here is what a standard month might look like: Week 1 (58 hours) Week 2 (22 hours) Week 3 (58 hours) Week 4 (22 hours) Monday 9-5 9-5 9-5 9-5 Tuesday 12-7 12-7 12-7 12-7 We...