Real Estate Management Intern - Philadelphia, PA

Trinity Property Consultants•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Trinity Property Consultants offers a 10-week paid Real Estate Management Internship at an assigned community. Interns rotate through property-management functions including Leasing, Assistant Manager, Manager, Maintenance, and Operations, with Corporate rotations available at select locations. Under the direct supervision of an assigned intern mentor, participants work alongside property-management professionals and are mentored by a senior leader. Many interns also work with the leadership team on assigned real-world special projects. The program provides exposure to multifamily property management and opportunities to develop customer-service and management skills. Compensation is $19 to $23 per hour.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a four-year accredited program; the student’s sophomore year completed by the start of the internship is preferred.
Ability to fluently read and write English.
Ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions.
Ability to use all on-site resident-management software functions.
Excellent communication skills.
Administrative and organizational skills.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize.
Customer-service orientation.
Strong sales background.
Knowledge of state law as it relates to fair housing.
Ability to handle stress effectively.
Strong leadership skills.
Intermediate computer and internet knowledge, including accounting and property-management software, printers, telephones, fax machines, and photocopiers.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work extended or flexible hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to sit regularly and to stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms, and hands; occasional climbing may be required.
Ability to work at a personal computer and talk on the phone for extended periods.
Ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms.

Nice To Haves

Real Estate, Hospitality, or Property Management field of study preferred.
Sophomore year completed by the start of the internship preferred.
One year of work experience and/or extracurricular activity involvement preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice sales techniques.
Support in-house and offsite marketing, including developing marketing analysis reports.
Learn and use industry software programs.
Participate in property tours and site visits.
Learn maintenance-management proficiencies and techniques, including processing maintenance requests.
Provide superior customer service.
Complete market surveys.
Learn and demonstrate proficiency in the leasing process.
Process accounts receivable.
Provide clerical and phone support.
Maintain digital and paper records.
Maintain a community calendar of scheduled events.
Complete pre-inspections to ensure rent readiness.
Assist with legal eviction processes.
Practice critical-resolution decision-making and demonstrate the ability to resolve resident complaints.
Review the financial move-out process.
Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth through the Fowler Internship Program.
Maintain professionalism, punctuality, dependable attendance, and a positive attitude.
Stay organized, make good judgments, show initiative and willingness to learn, and maintain good working relationships with peers.
Attend and actively participate in company functions and events as required.