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.Equity Residential's property management summer intern program is a full-time, 10 week paid internship, designed for those looking to gain broad exposure to the multi-family real estate industry. Interns are selected to work at our properties, learning about the day to day operations of a multi-family REIT for the length of the program. WHO YOU AREOrganized, Flexible, and Adaptable. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multitask well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently. You keep your cool during stressful situations, remain resilient, and quickly find solutions in order to meet the changing needs and priorities of the business.A Collaborator and Trusted Team Player. You enjoy partnering with others -whether internal or external- and build constructive working relationships that foster cooperation in order to get work done and deliver great results. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments. A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear, articulate, and effective, demonstrating your ability to interact with all levels and helping you connect well with others.Creative. You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray. A Solution-Oriented Team Player. You are united with teammates and follow through on commitments. Passionate. Motivated. Eager to Learn. You ask smart questions, challenge the status quo, and regularly seek to understand. You invest extra energy to reach your goals.OVERVIEW OF THE 2026 INTERNSHIP PROGRAMA first-hand experience of day-to-day property management life at a REIT and resources to learn the programs/tools and processes used in the industry.Work alongside the property management teams to learn and assist with customer service, leasing, and team communication.Network and engage with key stakeholders across the organization to establish and execute key deliverables. Present project results to department personnel or management. Represent Equity Residential in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Real Estate
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees