Intern - Real Estate Strategy

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Publix, we are committed to making a difference and it's our pleasure to continuously develop our most valuable resource—our associates. Since its launch in 2007, the Publix Summer Internship Program prepares a cohort of young professionals for a smorgasbord of opportunities in the workplace. This is achieved through relationship building, development of self-confidence, and insight into industry knowledge. The 2026 Summer program dates are May 18 th – July 24 th at our company facilities in Lakeland, FL. Over these 10 weeks, interns will work 40 hours a week participating in impactful departmental projects that connect classroom learning to real-world corporate experience. Highlights include: Free housing provided in partnership with Florida Southern College (for interns that live outside of a 25-mile radius of the corporate office) Attending executive meetings Participating in group community service activities Touring manufacturing and distribution facilities Developing and delivering end of program presentations to Publix leadership Join a company consistently ranked as a great place to work. Grow professionally and personally while making a lasting impact. Apply today and grow your legacy with Publix. This internship posting can close within two weeks from the date it was posted. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Position Overview The Publix Real Estate Strategy department is responsible for developing premium Shopping Centers in the markets we serve. We collaborate with others to identify new Publix locations by analyzing competitors, geographic trade areas, current market trends, and maintaining the property with the landlords. The Real Estate Strategy department is committed to providing and maintaining the most strategic locations throughout Publix’s operating area. We accomplish this by managing several key real estate functions, including site selection, site design, site development, sales forecast, proforma analysis, property management, and maintaining strong relationships with the landlords.

Requirements

must be an actively enrolled student not graduating prior to the start of the Summer Internship Program in May; or if graduating from a bachelor's degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester; or if graduating from a master’s degree program prior to the start of the internship, starting a graduate degree program in the upcoming summer or fall semester)
must be pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in real estate, finance, marketing, business, computer programming or related field and be a current sophomore or above (rising junior or above as of the program start in Summer 2026) or a graduate student
ability to analyze financial data and create reports
detail orientation and organizational skills
basic knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
good communication skills; both verbal and written
knowledge of fundamental Real Estate
ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
ability to multi-task
ability to read, understand, and interpret data surveys
knowledge of Office 365; SharePoint

Nice To Haves

Publix Corporate / Retail Experience
knowledge of Property Management Principles
coursework in Finance, Real Estate, Marketing
involvement in College/University Real Estate Clubs
student member in industry groups such as International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)

Responsibilities

research growing markets for development and industry trends
analyze and research data in operating regions
prepare Real Estate Operations Presentation
cross-train across Real Estate and partner departments: e.g., facilities, marketing, assets
analyze and interpret leases
analyze trade areas and demographics