Real Estate Operations Analyst

Start your commercial real estate career on the front lines of our Seattle portfolio. Begin in leasing, learn how great buildings run, and grow with one of the fastest-moving operators in the Pacific Northwest.
Arboreal Management LLC
Location: Portland, OR (on-site, across our portfolio — car required)
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $55-60k base, plus competitive bonuses and commission (top earners make upwards of $3-4k in monthly commission)
About Arboreal Management
Arboreal Management is a Seattle-based property management company operating thousands of apartment homes across the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on workforce and affordable housing. We've gone from 200 units in 2021 to 9,000+ today — and we're still accelerating. We got here by pairing the best local talent in the business with a strong offshore back office and AI-enabled technology.
We're process-obsessed and mission-driven. If you want a team with momentum, modern systems, and meaningful work in affordable and workforce housing, we'd love to meet you.
The Role
This role is the entry point into real estate operations at Arboreal. You'll start in leasing — the front line of everything we do — where great communication, follow-through, and attention to detail set the tone for the entire community. You'll tour prospects, manage the leasing pipeline, and help our on-site teams deliver a great resident experience from day one.
From there, the paths open up quickly. We're growing fast, which means new roles and new responsibilities are opening up constantly (literally weekly) — in on-site management, regional operations, compliance, resident services, systems and technology, and beyond. We don't put people on a single track. As you demonstrate capability, we look for ways to expand your scope in the direction that fits you best. People who take ownership move up fast here. There are multiple success stories of people in this exact role at this company. Whether they have moved into upper management here, or taken on new roles elsewhere.
Key Responsibilities (first year)
Lead tours and manage the full leasing pipeline from first inquiry to signed lease
Respond to prospects quickly and professionally across phone, email, and text
Assist operations team with systems rollouts and company wide initiatives
Support move-ins, move-outs, and renewals alongside on-site property managers
Travel between properties across our Seattle portfolio as needed (car required)
Learn our systems and processes — and help make them better
Take on additional responsibilities as opportunities emerge
Qualifications
Strong communicator — as comfortable with people as you are with process
Organized, reliable, and quick to follow through
Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
Motivated by mission and driven to grow
Interest in real estate, housing, or operations as a career
No property management experience required — we'll teach you the industry
Nice to Have
Customer-facing, sales, or hospitality experience
Familiarity with property management software (AppFolio a plus)
Compensation & Growth
Competitive base salary plus a strong leasing commission structure
Multiple growth tracks — operations, on-site leadership, compliance, systems, and more — based on where you show strength
Fast advancement for people who take ownership and deliver
Coaching, documented expectations, and accountability that's fair and measurable
Direct exposure to how a fast-growing operating company actually works
Our mission: deliver below-market, affordable rents for our residents and above-market returns for our investors. Our vision: we have created a new model for property management and housing that others copy around the country to materially improve their communities.

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