Careers

ABOUT SCOUT

Scout is an urban design and development practice specializing in the adaptive reuse of historic spaces with a strong community focus. We reimagine underutilized buildings as vibrant, inclusive places for small businesses, artists, and cultural activity. Our work honors the histories embedded in each place while creating opportunities for new stories, connections, and community life to emerge. Scout’s current projects include Bok and the Village of Industry & Art in Philadelphia, PA and 50 Sims in Providence, RI.

50 Sims is a thoughtfully reimagined 113,000-square-foot former textile machinery factory in Providence’s Valley neighborhood, redeveloped by Scout in partnership with the Providence Redevelopment Authority. Scout’s light-touch renovation preserves the building’s high ceilings, timber beams, and original masonry while creating space for creative production, workforce development, regenerative manufacturing, and community gatherings. 50 Sims is home to a diverse mix of creative businesses and community organizations — from Hungry Ghost Press and ShellfLife to Buttonwoods Brewery, nonprofit workforce training programs, and many others.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Leasing + Operations Coordinator at 50 Sims will help shape the next chapter of a growing, creative community of artists, makers, small businesses, workforce development organizations, and entrepreneurs. This role supports the continued evolution of the building by identifying and welcoming new tenants, building relationships within Rhode Island’s creative community, and ensuring the building operates smoothly and provides a positive experience for tenants and visitors.

The Coordinator plays an active role in leasing, cultivating relationships with prospective tenants, evaluating opportunities, and guiding leasing conversations and negotiations. The role requires sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to independently move opportunities forward. A strong understanding of Rhode Island’s creative and small business communities, paired with an entrepreneurial approach to marketing available spaces, will be essential to the continued growth of 50 Sims.

Beyond leasing, the Coordinator serves as the primary on-site point of contact for tenants, coordinating with the Property Manager, contractors, and Scout’s project team to address operational needs. They also lead tenant communications.

The ideal candidate is a connector, problem solver, and community builder who knows Rhode Island and has authentic relationships within its arts, creative, and small business communities. They have an eye for the potential in interesting spaces and understand that successful leasing is about more than filling vacancies — it’s about finding the right people and businesses to help a place thrive. They bring a strong hospitality mindset, excellent communication and organizational skills, and an entrepreneurial approach to generating ideas and taking initiative. This hands-on, in-person role requires the ability to prioritize competing needs, work independently, and collaborate with a remote-based team. Occasional lifting of boxes weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leasing

• Manage the leasing process from initial inquiry and prospect tours through proposals, lease execution, tenant onboarding, and move-in coordination, in collaboration with the Leasing Director.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective tenants and confidently navigate leasing conversations.

• Evaluate prospective tenants for alignment with 50 Sims’ mission, community, and available spaces.

• Develop and support the execution of leasing marketing initiatives, including flyers, social media content, and other promotional materials that showcase available spaces, tell the story of 50 Sims, and connect with prospective tenants.

• Coordinate space preparation, ensuring spaces meet baseline conditions and any lease-specific commitments, and onboard new tenants.

• Maintain accurate leasing records and manage ongoing lease administration, including renewals, amendments, move-outs, and updates to property management systems.

Tenant Community

• Serve as a primary point of contact for day-to-day tenant communications and general inquiries, ensuring requests are addressed or routed to the appropriate team member.

• Draft and send scheduled monthly e-newsletter to tenants highlighting opportunities, events and updates and send important building-wide notices as needed.

• Build relationships with tenants, neighbors, and community partners, identifying opportunities for collaboration, engagement, and new connections.

Building Operations

• Serve as the primary on-site tenant contact for day-to-day operational needs, troubleshooting issues and coordinating with the Property Manager, contractors, and Scout’s team to support timely resolution.

• Monitor building functionality and presentation, including common areas, access systems, shared technology, mail and package areas, and other building services.

• Review all tenant work orders for maintenance and alterations and support Property Manager in resolving requests by keeping tenants informed of timelines and impact and facilitating access and related billing.

• Maintain organized and up-to-date tenant compliance records and preventative maintenance documentation, as well as building operational materials, including the tenant guidebook, hot work program, and required annual documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in leasing, sales, real estate, property management, and/or office operations, with the ability to independently move projects and prospective tenant relationships forward.

• Familiarity with Rhode Island’s arts, creative, and small business communities; an existing local network is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, navigate leasing conversations, and communicate professionally with tenants, prospective tenants, and community partners.

• Creative, resourceful, and proactive, with an interest in developing marketing ideas and identifying opportunities to connect people with spaces and with one another.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital tools and platforms such as Google Drive, Adobe, Asana, AppFolio, and Mailchimp.

• Interested in adaptive reuse, community building, and supporting local arts, artists, and small businesses.

BENEFITS & PERKS

At 50 Sims, we want you to feel supported at work and outside of it. Full-time, salaried team members enjoy:

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the company covering 70-90% of premiums

• Guaranteed life insurance

• Retirement

• Simple IRA with a 3% employer match

Time Off

• 15 days of paid vacation each year; 5 additional after 1 year of service

• 5 paid sick days each year

• 10 paid holidays

• Paid time to vote

Family Support

• Paid parental leave plans

TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume to hiring@50sims.com with “Leasing + Operations Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the goal of filling the position in November 2026. Only applicants who send both a cover letter and resume will be considered.

Scout is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

To learn more about Scout, visit www.scout-ltd.com.