Leasing Consultant (Part-Time)

Part-time leasing roles at residential communities tend to attract two kinds of people: those who treat it as a weekend side job, and those who treat it as a real entry point into property management. At John M. Corcoran & Company, the expectation is clearly the latter. JMC has operated in New England since 1951, and they've built a track record of promoting from within and developing careers over the long haul.

This position is based at Dexter Street Commons in Pawtucket, RI, and runs Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sixteen hours a week sounds modest, but weekends are when most prospective residents actually have time to tour. That means your two days carry real weight for the property's traffic and occupancy numbers.

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Your core job is converting interest into signed leases. You'll show apartments, walk prospects through pricing and lease terms, process rental applications, and build lease packages that set new residents up for a smooth move-in. You'll also handle property inspections to keep curb appeal sharp, which matters more than people realize when a prospect is deciding between two similar units.

Beyond the transactional side, you'll stay in communication with residents throughout their tenancy and contribute to the property's marketing presence through social media, website activity, and local networking. Setting your own leasing goals and finding creative ways to hit them is part of the role, not an afterthought.

Who Tends to Do Well Here

• High School Diploma or equivalent (education or relevant experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with computers and basic tech tools
• Genuine organization and time management, not just the buzzword version
• A steady, positive presence with prospective and current residents alike

The candidates who stand out in leasing roles like this one tend to be naturally curious about people. They ask good questions during a tour, they remember details, and they follow up without being prompted. Sales experience helps, but the ability to make someone feel genuinely heard in a 20-minute apartment showing matters just as much.

The Bigger Picture

JMC offers competitive hourly pay ($23 to $27.50, depending on experience) plus a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a 401(k) with a company match. For a part-time position, that's a meaningful package.

For someone early in their property management career, a weekend leasing role at a well-established company is a genuinely useful starting point. You pick up leasing fundamentals, you learn how a residential community runs day-to-day, and you build relationships with a team that, based on JMC's history, tends to stick around. From leasing consultant, the natural next steps are full-time leasing, assistant manager, or property manager. Those paths open faster when you've already shown you can close, communicate, and take care of residents. This role gives you the chance to do exactly that.