FREE LEASING CONCIERGE CAREER TRAINING IN COLUMBUS: YOUR NEXT CAREER STARTS HERE
Are you currently experiencing housing instability and ready to make a change? Entryway Columbus, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to workforce development and housing access, is offering a free career training program designed specifically for motivated adults who are ready to build a stable career and a stable future.
This program prepares graduates for full-time careers as leasing concierges and leasing professionals, one of the multifamily industry's most people-focused and in-demand roles, while also creating a pathway to stable, affordable housing.
All coursework is completed through our virtual learning platform on a flexible schedule, so you can train from anywhere with an internet connection.
This training is designed to prepare you for the real job: the roles this training leads to are full-time, onsite positions of 40 hours per week including weekends, at apartment communities across the region. Graduates move directly into hiring pipelines with our property management partners and may qualify for discounted housing through Entryway.
What you'll learn:
✅ Customer service and hospitality fundamentals
✅ Touring and presenting apartment communities
✅ Sales and closing techniques
✅ Fair Housing basics
✅ Phone, email, and in-person communication skills
✅ Property management software basics
✅ And much more
Career support included:
✅ Resume writing assistance
✅ Interview preparation and coaching
✅ Direct pathway to full-time employment
Who this is for: Adults experiencing housing instability who are ready for stable, people-focused work with room to grow. No prior experience required, just the commitment to complete the coursework and bring a positive, professional attitude to the leasing office. The positions this training prepares you for are full-time, 40 hours per week, and include weekend availability.
Requirements:
- All applicants will complete a background check. Having a record does not automatically disqualify you; each situation is reviewed individually.
- Valid driver's license
Ready to apply? Email your resume from a personal email (not through Indeed) to Executive Director Jason Gray at [email protected] and schedule a 10-15 minute initial screening interview to see if Entryway is a good fit. Applications without a resume will not be reviewed.
Following this initial screening interview, applicants may be encouraged to apply through Entryway's website for a final screening interview. Spots are limited.
Learn more at entrywaytalent.org.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Remote training; full-time positions are onsite in Columbus, OH (Franklin County)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
