Real Estate Manager Internships
Real estate manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in property operations and asset management, mentorship from working real estate managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles cover {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Marcus & Millichap, Trinity Property Consultants, and Aire Brokers among the employers posting roles now.
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Location:
225 Franklin Street, Boston MassachusettsIf you are interested in more than one KeyBank Internship opportunity, please consider applying for your top 3 internship roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts and obtaining the best candidate experience.
Program Duration: MAY 26, 2027 – AUGUST 6, 2027
What does our Internship Program offer?
Key’s Enterprise Internship is a 10.5-week program that provides meaningful work that matters, offers feedback and coaching, and creates engaging events and conversations that will spark excitement and interest in bringing one’s full-time career to Key.
Interns are involved in a host of line of business specific projects that directly impact and benefit Key’s business and strategic pillars. The program includes networking with Key teammates across all levels of the organization, a series of Learning Labs where internal and external speakers provide insight on Key’s competitive landscape, financial wellness, and professional development best practices, and an assigned mentor who shares knowledge, experience, and advice.
Real Estate Capital
KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) is one of the nation's leading providers of commercial, healthcare and multifamily real estate finance. KBREC focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients by providing creative financing solutions, acting with a sense of urgency and meeting client objectives. Our broad financing options, integrated platform, and deep industry experience give our clients what they need to meet their short and long-term goals.
About the Real Estate Capital Internship Program
At this office location, interns will work in the following business segment: Income Property Group (IPG).
- Income Property Group - IPG is a national platform that provides project finance solutions for new development, acquisition/repositioning of existing assets, and the purchase/long-term hold of stable assets to regional and national private real estate owners.
Because our Summer internship Program is a direct pipeline for our full-time Analyst positions, it offers exceptional potential for interns to return upon graduation to start a Real Estate career.
Work assignments may include the following:
- Researching economic conditions and market trends
- Developing strategic contact databases
- Neighborhood, industry, and prospective tenant research
- Field research and preparation of marketing materials
- Completing a Capstone Project leveraging learnings from the Internship
- Performing other duties as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the Real Estate Capital team
Core Competencies
- Strong Communication Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Critical Thinking
- Team Player
- Synthesize/Interpret Information
- Financial Acumen
Qualifications
- Must have completed at least two years toward a four-year, undergraduate degree program with coursework in finance, real estate or a related field with an anticipated graduation in or before May of 2028
- Outstanding academic achievement (minimum undergraduate 3.3 GPA)
- Relevant experience preferred
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities
Compensation and Benefits
This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $27 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.
KeyBank’s Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to main
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $27 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/16/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Location:
225 Franklin Street, Boston MassachusettsIf you are interested in more than one KeyBank Internship opportunity, please consider applying for your top 3 internship roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts and obtaining the best candidate experience.
Program Duration: MAY 26, 2027 – AUGUST 6, 2027
What does our Internship Program offer?
Key’s Enterprise Internship is a 10.5-week program that provides meaningful work that matters, offers feedback and coaching, and creates engaging events and conversations that will spark excitement and interest in bringing one’s full-time career to Key.
Interns are involved in a host of line of business specific projects that directly impact and benefit Key’s business and strategic pillars. The program includes networking with Key teammates across all levels of the organization, a series of Learning Labs where internal and external speakers provide insight on Key’s competitive landscape, financial wellness, and professional development best practices, and an assigned mentor who shares knowledge, experience, and advice.
Real Estate Capital
KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) is one of the nation's leading providers of commercial, healthcare and multifamily real estate finance. KBREC focuses on building long-term relationships with its clients by providing creative financing solutions, acting with a sense of urgency and meeting client objectives. Our broad financing options, integrated platform, and deep industry experience give our clients what they need to meet their short and long-term goals.
About the Real Estate Capital Internship Program
At this office location, interns will work in the following business segment: Income Property Group (IPG).
- Income Property Group - IPG is a national platform that provides project finance solutions for new development, acquisition/repositioning of existing assets, and the purchase/long-term hold of stable assets to regional and national private real estate owners.
Because our Summer internship Program is a direct pipeline for our full-time Analyst positions, it offers exceptional potential for interns to return upon graduation to start a Real Estate career.
Work assignments may include the following:
- Researching economic conditions and market trends
- Developing strategic contact databases
- Neighborhood, industry, and prospective tenant research
- Field research and preparation of marketing materials
- Completing a Capstone Project leveraging learnings from the Internship
- Performing other duties as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the Real Estate Capital team
Core Competencies
- Strong Communication Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Critical Thinking
- Team Player
- Synthesize/Interpret Information
- Financial Acumen
Qualifications
- Must have completed at least two years toward a four-year, undergraduate degree program with coursework in finance, real estate or a related field with an anticipated graduation in or before May of 2028
- Outstanding academic achievement (minimum undergraduate 3.3 GPA)
- Relevant experience preferred
- Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities
Compensation and Benefits
This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $27 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.
KeyBank’s Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to main
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $27 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.
Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.
Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 10/16/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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Real Estate Manager Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Marcus & Millichap37
- Trinity Property Consultants15
- Aire Brokers5A
- KeyBank3
- Black Kanyon3B
Tips for Your Real Estate Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer real estate internships
Large REITs, commercial real estate firms, and property management companies open summer intern applications as early as September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check listings consistently across the full year rather than waiting until spring, when the best-structured cohorts are already closed.
Build a property analysis portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams at real estate internships want evidence you can do the work. Documented projects carry more weight than an empty work history. A market comparison report, a discounted cash flow model on a real property, or a lease-up analysis built in Excel or Argus gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate your skills against.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors teaching real estate finance or development often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside your campus activity reaches employers who never show up at university events.
Practice real estate case interviews out loud before applying
Real estate manager intern screens often involve a short case, a property valuation exercise, or a market analysis walkthrough. Practice talking through your reasoning out loud, not just reaching a number. Interviewers weigh how you structure a problem and communicate assumptions as much as they weigh the final answer.
Target structured rotational programs built for new entrants
Several large REITs and commercial real estate companies run rotational or analyst internship programs designed specifically for candidates new to the field. These programs move interns across asset management, acquisitions, and property operations. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the programs that match your target sector and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 61% of the real estate manager internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take. Applying only to roles that fit your situation from the start saves time and keeps your focus sharp.
Real Estate Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a real estate manager internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A property analysis case study, a market comparison report, or a lease-up model gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies with open listings and attend campus career fairs, where real estate employers often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a real estate manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for real estate manager interns is consistent performance on real work, demonstrating ownership of assigned properties or projects, and team headcount at offer time. Position yourself for a return offer by treating every assignment seriously, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel rather than counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for real estate manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large commercial real estate firms and REITs recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller property management companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season.
Are real estate manager internships paid?
Most professional real estate manager internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show the range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid arrangements are rare in commercial real estate and property management but do appear occasionally at nonprofits or smaller firms.
What should a real estate manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects with the tools used, such as Argus, CoStar, Excel financial models, or lease analysis exercises, and link to any case studies or course portfolios you can share. Add relevant coursework in real estate finance, property law, or asset management. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote real estate manager internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 39% of the real estate manager internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you spot a role that fits. Filter by work type before you start so you are only reviewing listings that match where you can actually work.
What is a real estate rotational internship program?
Several large REITs and commercial real estate firms run structured rotational internship programs that move participants through asset management, acquisitions, property operations, and finance over one or two summers. These programs are designed for people new to the field and recruit early, often the fall before the internship starts. They are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your target sector and apply in the first wave of postings.
Can international students get real estate manager 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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