US Region Real Estate & Facilities Co-op
About The Position
The US Region Real Estate & Facilities Co-op supports projects involving workplace operations, employee experience, real estate portfolio management, and data quality. This six-month assignment offers hands-on exposure to corporate real estate, facilities management, workplace strategy, and business analytics in a fast-paced life sciences environment. The position is hybrid, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with 1–3 days per week in the office. The co-op will support real estate planning, lease administration, and portfolio management; assist facilities teams with service delivery, workplace projects, and employee experience initiatives; and help maintain real estate, occupancy, and workplace data across multiple systems. The role also involves analyzing data and developing reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making, participating in workplace strategy projects, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers. The assignment provides practical experience in corporate real estate, facilities operations, workplace strategy, portfolio management, data analysis, reporting, dashboard creation, and business presentations. The co-op will also build knowledge of space utilization, occupancy planning, lease administration, and employee experience, while developing communication, collaboration, and deliverable-management skills in a matrixed organization.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, real estate, facilities management, engineering, architecture, data analytics, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with careful attention to detail.
- Interest in corporate real estate, facilities management, workplace experience, and data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and manage multiple assignments with appropriate guidance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Curiosity and initiative.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 tools is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support real estate planning, lease administration, and portfolio management activities.
- Assist facilities operations teams with service delivery, workplace projects, and employee experience initiatives.
- Help maintain and improve the quality of real estate, occupancy, and workplace data across multiple systems.
- Analyze data and develop reports, dashboards, and presentations to support business decision-making.
- Participate in workplace strategy projects focused on space utilization, occupancy planning, and colleague engagement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external service providers on operational and strategic initiatives.
- Manage deliverables, priorities, and follow-up actions with appropriate guidance.
Benefits
- Paid sick time
- Civic Duty paid time off
- Participation in company volunteer events
- Participation in company-sponsored special events
- Access to an on-site fitness center where available
- Monthly commuter subsidy for public transportation or parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
