Part-Time Leasing Consultant- Hearth Apartments

Leasing is the front line of any multifamily operation. Occupancy doesn't maintain itself, and the leasing consultant is usually the first real human interaction a prospective resident has with a community. Get that interaction wrong and no amount of amenities or curb appeal recovers it. MG Properties has been acquiring, developing, and managing apartment communities across the Western U.S. for over three decades, and they're adding a part-time leasing consultant at Hearth Apartments in Vancouver, WA.

What This Role Actually Involves

The core of the job is converting traffic into signed leases while keeping current residents reasonably happy. You'll greet prospective residents, walk them through units, qualify applicants, and shepherd new residents through move-in. That last part requires real coordination with maintenance to make sure make-readies are actually ready when a new resident shows up with a moving truck. You'll prepare leases, manage the signing process, and keep rental files current and accurate. Data entry is part of the job, not an afterthought.

On the resident-facing side, you'll handle complaints, route maintenance issues, and follow up on rent collection. None of that is particularly glamorous, but it's where good leasing consultants separate themselves from average ones. The person who handles a frustrated resident with patience and actually follows through gets renewals. The one who brushes it off doesn't.

Monthly administrative tasks round out the workload. Property paperwork has to be organized and complete. If you're someone who lets files pile up or finds data entry tedious, this role will frustrate you quickly.

Who Fits Well Here

• At least one year of property management or leasing experience (preferred, not required)
• Genuine sales ability, not just a friendly personality
• Customer service skills that hold up under pressure, not just in easy interactions
• Comfort working within a team and coordinating across departments like maintenance
• Professional communication in person, over the phone, and in writing
• Willingness to work within a drug-free workplace; background check and drug screen required upon offer

Pay runs $20 to $23 per hour depending on experience, with monthly and quarterly bonuses, company profit sharing, accrued PTO, and paid sick time. MG Properties promotes from within, so this part-time role can realistically grow into a full-time leasing or assistant manager position for someone who performs. That's a real career path in this industry, not a talking point.

One honest note: leasing is a sales job, and slow traffic periods can feel unproductive. Vancouver's rental market has grown alongside the broader Portland metro, which means competition for qualified renters is real. Strong candidates know how to stay sharp during quiet stretches and close when traffic picks up.