2026 Standard Communities Immersion
About The Position
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Standard Communities are pleased to announce the 2026 Standard Communities Immersion Program! Standard Communities is a leading owner, investor, and developer of affordable and middle-income housing. As one of the largest owners of affordable housing in the U.S., we believe housing is a pathway to prosperity. We deliver high-quality, sustainable homes that foster community and offer residents the opportunity to build brighter futures. With over $5 billion in assets under management and a portfolio of nearly 30,000 units across 195+ properties in 22 states + Washington, D.C., our team blends nationwide scale with local expertise. As a Certified B Corporation and California Benefit Corporation, we value high performance, social responsibility, and innovation. Headquartered in Los Angeles and New York, with offices across the country, we’re driven by a shared mission: to transform housing, empower residents, and strengthen communities. We don’t just build housing—we build opportunities. If you’re passionate about real estate, community impact, and professional growth, we’d love to hear from you. Standard Communities will offer three HBCU students an immersive experience in Washington, D.C., to participate in a pitch competition. Ultimately, the innovators will be able to develop further skills that support your personal and professional growth while learning tools to build a successful career. This program will focus on graduating seniors or graduate students (May 2026).
Requirements
- Graduating Senior (Graduation May 2026) or Graduate Student
- Enrolled in an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- In good academic standing
- 0-3 years of related business experience
- A sense of urgency, an internal clock that helps you move with purpose
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- The ability to travel as needed
- Organizational skills; the ability to manage your time, focus and communicate with clarity
- Ambition, a strong desire to learn, to achieve, to advance your career
- A strong interest in real estate and real estate investing
- Resumes submitted in the TMCF resume format are required.
Nice To Haves
- Majors in Business Administration, with a concentration in real estate
- Majors in Accounting
- Majors in Economics
- Majors in Data and Analytics
- Majors in Finance
- Majors in Real Estate, or related fields
- Majors in Corporate Social Responsibility
- Majors in Public Policy
- Majors in Marketing & Communications
Responsibilities
- Participate in a pitch competition in Washington, D.C.
- Develop further skills that support personal and professional growth
- Learn tools to build a successful career
- Engage in Business Model Canvas activities
- Participate in Design Thinking sessions
- Engage in Gallup-based Soft Skills Development
Benefits
- All travel expenses covered
- All lodging expenses covered
- All major meal expenses covered
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Career Level
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