RISE
Now Hiring: Lease-Up Specialist | Jacksonville, FL (Corporate Office)
Deployment-Based Role | Extensive Travel Required
About the Role RISE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Lease-Up Specialist
to support the successful launch of new communities across our portfolio. This is a deployment-based position designed for a leasing professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at building momentum from the ground up.
The Lease-Up Specialist travels from project to project to activate pre-leasing strategies, establish market presence, generate demand, and support onsite teams during the critical early phases of lease-up. When not deployed, this role is based out of our
Jacksonville corporate office , supporting corporate leasing and marketing initiatives, training programs, and portfolio-wide performance analysis.
This position supports
student housing, 55+ active adult, conventional multifamily, and military housing
and plays a critical role in achieving leasing velocity and occupancy targets outlined in each community’s start-up budget.
What We’re Looking For
3–7+ years of leasing, sales, or lease-up experience in
market-rate housing environments
Demonstrated success in
new construction or lease-up communities
Strong understanding of leasing metrics, budgets, absorption models, and performance tracking
Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and training skills
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in new markets
Comfortable with
extensive, multi-state travel
and project-based deployments
Proficiency with property management systems, CRMs, and reporting tools
Highly organized, strategic, and solutions-oriented
What You’ll Be Doing Lease-Up Activation & Market Entry
Deploy to new communities prior to opening to initiate pre-leasing strategies, marketing activation, and local outreach
Establish strong community presence through events, partnerships, and professional relationships
Build, track, and manage prospect waitlists leading up to opening
Support grand openings, model launches, and early move-in phases
Serve as the on-site leasing lead during early-stage lease-up until permanent staffing is stabilized
Team Support & Training
Provide hands-on training to onsite leasing teams on leasing best practices, tour flow, CRM usage, objection handling, and closing techniques
Reinforce company culture, accountability, and leasing expectations
Support onboarding, coaching, and temporary office coverage when needed
Transition leasing ownership back to onsite leadership once stabilized
Leasing Performance & Data Management
Track leasing performance against start-up budgets, occupancy milestones, and absorption goals
Monitor lead sources, pipeline health, conversion ratios, pricing, and concessions
Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership
Maintain accurate reporting and communicate progress to Regional Directors and corporate leadership
Prospect & Community Outreach
Plan and execute prospect-driven events including open houses, discovery events, and outreach initiatives
Coordinate with local businesses, brokers, employers, and community leaders
Set measurable goals for each event and track results
Represent the RISE brand professionally in every market
Marketing & Brand Collaboration
Partner with the corporate Marketing team to launch and optimize digital and local campaigns
Support SEO, PPC, social, and ILS initiatives
Assist with content creation, photography, and local storytelling during lease-up
Monitor marketing performance and provide real-time feedback to improve results
Corporate Office Support (Non-Deployment Periods)
Support corporate leasing initiatives, training programs, and lease-up playbooks
Collaborate with marketing and operations teams on future community launches
Participate in performance reviews, leasing audits, and secret shops as needed
Competitive Compensation:
Based on experience
Performance-Based Incentives:
Includes deployment and milestone-driven bonus opportunities
Paid Time Off:
Vacation, sick time, and a floating holiday
Health Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, EAP, and more
401(k)
with Company Match
Insurance Coverage:
Begins the 1st of the month after your hire date
Why You’ll Love It Here At RISE, our motto is Love. Serve. Care. — and it shapes how we support our teams, our partners, and the communities we serve. As a
Lease-Up Specialist , you’ll be trusted with high-impact launches, empowered to lead in new markets, and supported by a collaborative corporate team.
You won’t just lease apartments — you’ll help set the foundation for success in every new RISE community.
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Deployment-Based Role | Extensive Travel Required
About the Role RISE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Lease-Up Specialist
to support the successful launch of new communities across our portfolio. This is a deployment-based position designed for a leasing professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at building momentum from the ground up.
The Lease-Up Specialist travels from project to project to activate pre-leasing strategies, establish market presence, generate demand, and support onsite teams during the critical early phases of lease-up. When not deployed, this role is based out of our
Jacksonville corporate office , supporting corporate leasing and marketing initiatives, training programs, and portfolio-wide performance analysis.
This position supports
student housing, 55+ active adult, conventional multifamily, and military housing
and plays a critical role in achieving leasing velocity and occupancy targets outlined in each community’s start-up budget.
What We’re Looking For
3–7+ years of leasing, sales, or lease-up experience in
market-rate housing environments
Demonstrated success in
new construction or lease-up communities
Strong understanding of leasing metrics, budgets, absorption models, and performance tracking
Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, and training skills
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in new markets
Comfortable with
extensive, multi-state travel
and project-based deployments
Proficiency with property management systems, CRMs, and reporting tools
Highly organized, strategic, and solutions-oriented
What You’ll Be Doing Lease-Up Activation & Market Entry
Deploy to new communities prior to opening to initiate pre-leasing strategies, marketing activation, and local outreach
Establish strong community presence through events, partnerships, and professional relationships
Build, track, and manage prospect waitlists leading up to opening
Support grand openings, model launches, and early move-in phases
Serve as the on-site leasing lead during early-stage lease-up until permanent staffing is stabilized
Team Support & Training
Provide hands-on training to onsite leasing teams on leasing best practices, tour flow, CRM usage, objection handling, and closing techniques
Reinforce company culture, accountability, and leasing expectations
Support onboarding, coaching, and temporary office coverage when needed
Transition leasing ownership back to onsite leadership once stabilized
Leasing Performance & Data Management
Track leasing performance against start-up budgets, occupancy milestones, and absorption goals
Monitor lead sources, pipeline health, conversion ratios, pricing, and concessions
Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership
Maintain accurate reporting and communicate progress to Regional Directors and corporate leadership
Prospect & Community Outreach
Plan and execute prospect-driven events including open houses, discovery events, and outreach initiatives
Coordinate with local businesses, brokers, employers, and community leaders
Set measurable goals for each event and track results
Represent the RISE brand professionally in every market
Marketing & Brand Collaboration
Partner with the corporate Marketing team to launch and optimize digital and local campaigns
Support SEO, PPC, social, and ILS initiatives
Assist with content creation, photography, and local storytelling during lease-up
Monitor marketing performance and provide real-time feedback to improve results
Corporate Office Support (Non-Deployment Periods)
Support corporate leasing initiatives, training programs, and lease-up playbooks
Collaborate with marketing and operations teams on future community launches
Participate in performance reviews, leasing audits, and secret shops as needed
Competitive Compensation:
Based on experience
Performance-Based Incentives:
Includes deployment and milestone-driven bonus opportunities
Paid Time Off:
Vacation, sick time, and a floating holiday
Health Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, EAP, and more
401(k)
with Company Match
Insurance Coverage:
Begins the 1st of the month after your hire date
Why You’ll Love It Here At RISE, our motto is Love. Serve. Care. — and it shapes how we support our teams, our partners, and the communities we serve. As a
Lease-Up Specialist , you’ll be trusted with high-impact launches, empowered to lead in new markets, and supported by a collaborative corporate team.
You won’t just lease apartments — you’ll help set the foundation for success in every new RISE community.
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