Contract Administrator Intern - Augusta, GA

Equity Residential • Augusta, GA

119d • Onsite

About The Position

Working for Equity Residential (EQR), an industry leading multi-family REIT headquartered in downtown Chicago, means being part of a community and striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver, to name a few – provides homes where people most want to live. We've got the best people in the business, and our experience shows in our dedication to residents and in how much we value each other as colleagues. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that knows how to Live Remarkably.
The selected intern will work with the Contract Administration group for the length of the program and will have the opportunity to collaborate with Regional Accounting and Accounts Payable departments.
The purpose of Equity's Corporate Internship Program is to attract emerging diverse talent and promote learning about Equity and the real estate industry. Participants will have the opportunity to accelerate their professional growth and diversify their work experience by engaging with different business partners throughout the program.
The Contract Admin Intern will work closely with the Contract Administrator team, who coordinate the contract administration process for the Construction Services, Facilities Maintenance, Retail and Regional Managers. You will utilize your attention to detail and project management skills to assist the team with various projects. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to various functional areas, such as: property accounting, accounts payable, utilities, and contract administration.

Requirements

• Prefer candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Familiarity and previous experience with Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), and/or Excel are also preferred.
• Ability to effectively and objectively communicate and work with internal and external customers, as well as strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Must be comfortable working autonomously and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles).

Responsibilities

• Perform research and prepare documents on assigned topics and/or projects.
• Perform ad hoc tasks for each accounting department.
• Work collaboratively across EQR departments and functions
• Represent Equity Residential in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers (both internal and external) and the general public.
• Network, develop and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external business partners to identify and execute key deliverables.
• Participate in meetings and observe the process of collaborative, strategic communications. Understand how different departments work cross functionally to develop and manage business processes and execute operational goals.
• Opportunity to collaborate with members of the Contract Administrator team on various projects and strategic initiatives.
• Assist with administrative support and interact with internal customers and external vendors.

Benefits

• When you join Equity Residential, you won’t be treated as simply another employee — you will be considered a partner in our shared success. As such, we are committed to investing in your personal success through a benefits program that supports your Total Wellbeing.
• We recognize that everyone has different needs outside of work. That’s why, in addition to a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision and paid time off), we offer many unique benefits options to employees, like a comprehensive wellness program, pet insurance, new parent benefits, and paid time off for community service projects.
• Rent discounts on Equity Residential apartment homes are available to our benefits-eligible employees. The amount of the discount offered is determined based on the market, ranging upwards from 20%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees