Property Management Intern

ARLP GS LLC • Chicago, IL

119d • $20 - $23

About The Position

Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) is an equity real estate investment trust focused on delivering long-term, profitable growth via its dual – core and investment management – platforms. Our energized team is accomplishing this goal by building a best-in-class, location-driven core real estate portfolio with meaningful concentrations of assets in the nation’s most dynamic urban and street-retail corridors, including those in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, and Boston. At the same time, we manage opportunistic and value-add investments through our investment management platform. This is an onsite paid internship based in Acadia’s satellite office in Chicago, Illinois. The intern will work onsite with the Chicago Property Management team and remotely with Acadia’s corporate office in New York where additional interns will be based. This 10-week program will commence on May 26, 2026 and conclude on August 6, 2026. Acadia is currently seeking a qualified intern to join its Property Management group in Chicago, who can participate in the day-to-day operations of retail and commercial real estate properties. The successful intern will learn a variety of property management operational strategies, including tenant relations and the selection and supervision of service companies through job shadowing. Interns will be encouraged to learn as much as possible about Acadia and how all of the various departments inter-relate during their experience with us. The intern should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in how successful retail and commercial real estate properties operate.

Requirements

• Must have completed junior year of college.
• Must be enrolled in a college degree program at an accredited institution.
• Must be able to work onsite in Rye, NY.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US without a visa or sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Highly self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize challenging work schedule/multi-task.
• Strong communications skills (verbal, written and listening).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Passionate to learn about commercial real estate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the day-to-day operations of retail and commercial real estate properties.
• Learn property management operational strategies, including tenant relations.
• Assist in the selection and supervision of service companies through job shadowing.
• Support commercial real estate management with an emphasis on retail store and shopping center management.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Help in bidding, negotiating, and managing vendor contracts.
• Get involved in building and mechanical systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Eligibility.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Savings.
• Dedicated Mentorship.
• Immersive Industry Experience including cross-functional team engagement, onsite property tours, collaborative group project, and direct access to CEO and senior leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees