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Training Specialist - BTR and Conventional

Chicago, IL
Full-Time

Job Description

Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.


What We Do

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core’s student housing portfolio includes over 59,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 50,930 beds in various stages of development. Core’s BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.

*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q4 2025


Benefits That Matter

  • A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
  • Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
  • Competitive pay that values your contributions
  • Incentives designed to reward your achievements
  • Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
  • Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
  • Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
  • Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
  • Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
  • Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
  • Monthly phone reimbursement
  • Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
  • An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
  • Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview

The Training Specialist, BTR/Conventional is responsible for developing training content with a focus on conventional multifamily operations administration, fiscal management, systems management, leasing, marketing, workflow and policies and procedures.  Proactively identifies opportunities for training development and support of our BTR/conventional communities.   


What You Will Do

  • Executes remote or in-person training for all team members at our BTR and conventional sites 

  • Executes weekly, monthly, or quarterly training with an emphasis on critical job functions and other relevant seasonal training topics 

  • Creates training content for “evergreen” resources to supplement onboarding and ongoing training efforts. 

  • Assess onsite roles and support teams with training, feedback, and other tools to ensure they are equipped with the necessary sales techniques and product knowledge to maximize conversion rates 

  • Facilitate resources available from marketing, development, training, revenue management and other departments as necessary to ensure effective resource leverage from the leasing team 

  • Evaluates, develops, and implements training materials and programs for community teams 

  • Builds out a training library of content, and other resources, coordinating with other departments to ensure a wide range of resources are available 

  • Develop and refine comprehensive policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance, clarity and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the organization 

  • Daily management of the Training Department’s support ticket system through Happy Fox 

  • Assists in planning of annual company meetings and conferences 

  • Completes special projects as assigned by the Director, Training 

  • Ensures compliance with all Core Spaces Policies and Procedures 

  • Is a champion of company values with full knowledge of and belief in the company’s values and participates in promoting company-wide initiatives 

  • Must be able to work a full shift / required work schedule 

  • Must be available for overtime when necessary 

  • Requires roughly 30% travel, additional as requested 

  • Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management 

  • Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation 


Ideally, You'll Have

Ideally, you'll have 

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; 1-2 years of property management experience preferably in conventional leasing 

  • Demonstrated leasing or sales skills 

  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and build onsite teams 

You'll crush it if you have experience with 

  • Entrata and Yardi systems 

  • 3+ years of property management experience preferably in conventional leasing 

Organizational Structure 

Reports to: VP Research & Operations Training 


Disclaimer

Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.


Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $82,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Compensation

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, typically 10% of base salary annually, depending on individual and organizational performance.
Compensation Disclosure

The compensation range listed reflects the base salary or hourly rate that we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, seniority, geographic location, and business needs.

This role may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including bonuses, commissions, stipends, or non-cash incentives, depending on position and performance. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other role-based offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.

All compensation components are subject to change based on business needs or market conditions.

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Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.


What We Do

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on acquiring, developing and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven service. Core’s student housing portfolio includes over 59,000 beds currently owned or managed, with a pipeline of over 50,930 beds in various stages of development. Core’s BTR division has over 3,000 homes under development, now leasing or in its pipeline in high-growth metros nationwide. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.

*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q4 2025


Benefits That Matter

  • A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
  • Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
  • Competitive pay that values your contributions
  • Incentives designed to reward your achievements
  • Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
  • Paid 14+ holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
  • Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
  • Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
  • Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
  • Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
  • Monthly phone reimbursement
  • Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
  • An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
  • Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview

The Training Specialist, BTR/Conventional is responsible for developing training content with a focus on conventional multifamily operations administration, fiscal management, systems management, leasing, marketing, workflow and policies and procedures.  Proactively identifies opportunities for training development and support of our BTR/conventional communities.   


What You Will Do

  • Executes remote or in-person training for all team members at our BTR and conventional sites 

  • Executes weekly, monthly, or quarterly training with an emphasis on critical job functions and other relevant seasonal training topics 

  • Creates training content for “evergreen” resources to supplement onboarding and ongoing training efforts. 

  • Assess onsite roles and support teams with training, feedback, and other tools to ensure they are equipped with the necessary sales techniques and product knowledge to maximize conversion rates 

  • Facilitate resources available from marketing, development, training, revenue management and other departments as necessary to ensure effective resource leverage from the leasing team 

  • Evaluates, develops, and implements training materials and programs for community teams 

  • Builds out a training library of content, and other resources, coordinating with other departments to ensure a wide range of resources are available 

  • Develop and refine comprehensive policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance, clarity and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of the organization 

  • Daily management of the Training Department’s support ticket system through Happy Fox 

  • Assists in planning of annual company meetings and conferences 

  • Completes special projects as assigned by the Director, Training 

  • Ensures compliance with all Core Spaces Policies and Procedures 

  • Is a champion of company values with full knowledge of and belief in the company’s values and participates in promoting company-wide initiatives 

  • Must be able to work a full shift / required work schedule 

  • Must be available for overtime when necessary 

  • Requires roughly 30% travel, additional as requested 

  • Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management 

  • Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation 


Ideally, You'll Have

Ideally, you'll have 

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; 1-2 years of property management experience preferably in conventional leasing 

  • Demonstrated leasing or sales skills 

  • Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and build onsite teams 

You'll crush it if you have experience with 

  • Entrata and Yardi systems 

  • 3+ years of property management experience preferably in conventional leasing 

Organizational Structure 

Reports to: VP Research & Operations Training 


Disclaimer

Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.


Pay Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $82,000.00 /Yr.
Additional Compensation

Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, typically 10% of base salary annually, depending on individual and organizational performance.
Compensation Disclosure

The compensation range listed reflects the base salary or hourly rate that we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, seniority, geographic location, and business needs.

This role may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, including bonuses, commissions, stipends, or non-cash incentives, depending on position and performance. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other role-based offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.

All compensation components are subject to change based on business needs or market conditions.

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About Core Spaces

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, we’re a people company. Building relationships is as important as building properties. Guided by our values: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), and GROW (Always Get Better). Our culture of collaboration and innovation drives us to continually enhance the resident experience. This commitment has led us to create spaces and services that redefine the way people live.  

Our reach extends through CBX Connect (managed Wi-Fi for multifamily and student housing), Treehouse Builders (construction services for multifamily, build-to-rent, and residential projects), and New Here Coffee (vibrant cafés in our Core communities).

All open positions across Core and our affiliated entities are posted on TalentAlly, but you can visit our Careers Site to explore more about our culture, benefits, and businesses.

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