Property Management Associate Internships
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Property Management Internship
***SUMMER 2027***
Location: Greenville, SC
Summary
NHE’s full-time property management summer intern program offers college students the opportunity to learn about property management and allows business, management, and marketing students apply their skills and gain valuable experience. The intern will work in multiple business units and interact with our Community Managers and other office staff across NHE’s portfolio of Conventional and Affordable apartment communities.
- 10-week internship, 30-40 hours for full-time summer program
- Eligible participants must be currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Proficient in MS Office Programs (specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- This position will report to Human Resources in the Corporate Office in Greenville, SC, but may take direction from the Regional Property Manager or on-site Community Manager during their time at NHE.
- The selected candidate will have the potential for future internship and other full-time employment opportunities with NHE, Inc. once they have successfully completed their internship and education.
- The internship may travel to multiple apartment communities in the upstate of SC.
The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, be reliable and self-motivated with good communication skills and attention to detail. Must have the ability to work with little direction maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. Through the program, the intern will use Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook, and will be exposed to Yardi Voyager Property Management Software and other platforms.
Internship Summer Project
Interns may be assigned one or more projects to work on and complete throughout the summer. Interns may be required to prepare and present project work findings and/or recommendations, utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Office Suite, to senior management.
I. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with all applicable deposits, rents, other fees and ancillary revenues are collected and deposited.
- Reviews Accounts Receivables reports weekly and sends late notices accordingly.
- Inspects the community daily to determine the quality of the physical property to assess and identify needs.
- Ensure maintenance of the property is being performed and documented.
- Assisting with resident retention program, i.e., newsletter, resident referral program or social activities.
- Assists Community Manager to ensure all on-site administrative functions.
- Handle and resolve current/former resident situations through established company guidelines and practices on a timely basis.
- Plans, executes, and attends social and other community events for residents.
- Resolves resident concerns and matters at a high level of customer service and satisfaction.
- Demonstrate strong sales skills to both internal and external customers.
- Demonstrate customer service skills to both internal and external customers.
- Manage the sales process from start to finish to achieve sales goals.
- Ensure that all sales leads via telephone, walk in traffic, internet leads, etc. are followed through until considered “lost” or "closed".
- Find qualified leads through referrals, networking, company supported advertisement and outreach marketing efforts.
- Answer questions and tour apartment homes to determine the needs of potential residents.
- Participate in social media marketing to obtain traffic and assist with brand management.
- Prepares and assists with all leasing paperwork in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conduct Outreach Marketing efforts.
- Research site section opportunities for new affordable housing developments.
- Assist with due diligence on potential development sites.
- Provide support ensuring tax credit applications.
- This job description does not list all the functions and tasks. Job functions may be added, deleted, or modified at any time by your management team.
II. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
In addition to the qualifications noted below, the following skills and abilities are required for the performance of the essential duties of the job.
- Attention to Detail
- Sound Organizational Skills
- People Skills
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Multi-task and be a team player
- Must have the ability to work with little direction maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Excellent follow-up skills via email, writing and phone
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, reliable and self-motivated
- Sales-minded individual with attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative without instruction
- Able to meet/ exceed sales objectives
- Excellent communication and follow-up skills via email, text, writing and phone
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and reliable
III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
IV. QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
V. EDUCATIONAL AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Eligible participants must be currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
VI. LANGUAGE/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING ABILITY
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
VII. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and while performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly experience wrist motion. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Climbing stairs is required occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision acuity including ability to view a computer terminal and read, and prepare and analyze data and figures, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
VIII. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works alone. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
IX. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The employee in this job must be knowledgeable about the company's policies and procedures as described in the company Employee Handbook.
About NHE, Inc.
As a diverse real estate management company, we appreciate the importance that professionalism, caring service and relationships have on providing quality services to residents and property owners alike. We work to provide superior service by capitalizing on our vast experience, dedicated employees and investments in technology, training and certification.
Based in Greenville, South Carolina, NHE is a leader in homeowner association management services, multi-family and apartment management solutions, and consults with owners and operators to determine best practice operations.
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Tips for Your Property Management Associate Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large property management firms and real estate companies open summer internship applications as early as September and October, closing them well before spring. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings in the fall semester and set a schedule so you don't miss early deadlines.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for property management associate interns expect limited work history, so give them something concrete to review. Document two or three projects, such as a lease analysis, a building operations case study, or a financial model for a hypothetical property, noting the tools used and how to access the finished work.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs already tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster than online pipelines. Professors and career center staff frequently know which property management and real estate employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time to widen your reach.
Practice the property management associate intern interview format out loud
Intern screens for this role typically include scenario-based questions on tenant relations, lease terms, maintenance prioritization, or basic financial analysis. Practice your answers out loud before your first interview, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured rotational programs early
Larger property management companies and real estate investment firms run cohort or rotational internship programs designed to train people new to the field, rotating interns through leasing, operations, and finance functions. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive. Identify the ones that match your interests and apply in the first round.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the property management associate internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually accept.
Property Management Associate Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a property management associate internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For property management associate candidates, a documented portfolio of relevant coursework, lease analysis exercises, or property operations case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where property management recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a property management associate internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for property management associate interns is performance on real assignments, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering consistently and asking your manager about the return-offer process, without counting on it as your only post-graduation plan.
When should I apply for property management associate internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large real estate firms and property management companies recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, often wrapping interviews before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and fill quickly outside the main recruiting season.
Are property management associate internships paid?
Most professional property management associate internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Some nonprofit or government-affiliated programs may be unpaid or stipend-based, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a property management associate internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the tools you used and where the work can be reviewed, such as lease audit write-ups, property operations case studies, or financial modeling exercises. Add relevant coursework in real estate, finance, or facilities management, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote property management associate internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the property management associate internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from outside the local market, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a property management associate rotational internship?
Some larger property management companies and real estate investment firms run structured rotational internship programs that place interns across leasing, maintenance coordination, financial reporting, and tenant relations over one summer. These programs are designed for people new to the field, recruit early in the fall semester, and are competitive. Identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Can international students get property management associate internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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