Career Opportunities at Essex

With one of the most diverse workforces among our industry peers, our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging and trust. In 2019, we formalized our Diversity & Inclusion committee to promote diversity, equal opportunity, and fair treatment for all employees. To amplify the conversation, we established Women at Essex and LGBTQ+ employee-led affinity groups, implemented ongoing DEI education and training courses, and launched monthly DEI events featuring guest speakers.

Our Steps to Success Program provides unique learning opportunities for employees to develop personal and professional skills from the first day they begin their career with Essex. These programs allow employees to create an individually tailored journey unique to their goals. We support their growth through onboarding programs, learning opportunities, peer-to-peer mentoring, and an Emerging Leaders program. Essex also provides outside educational benefits by offering annual tuition reimbursement to support professional development.

In 2020, we established the Essex Cares program to provide direct aid to Essex residents, employees, and communities in need. In our first year, we raised over $400,000 through employee and director contributions and committed $3 million to fund grants focused on catastrophic hardships. Employees can join together in company-wide charitable activities throughout the year, strengthening our spirit of giving and our desire to make a lasting impression on the communities we serve.

As industry leaders, we recognize the importance of building and sustaining eco-friendly apartments. Our sustainable living strategy focuses on reducing our environmental impact through energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, water conservation, and waste management. From native landscapes and renewable energy resources to EV charging stations and bike storage rooms, our Essex communities allow residents to experience a sustainable lifestyle.