Real Estate Operations Internships
Real estate operations internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience in property management, asset oversight, and portfolio analysis, mentorship from working real estate operations professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles cover Agriculture & Farming and Investment & Asset Management, with Marcus & Millichap, Trinity Property Consultants, and Invesco among the employers posting roles now.
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As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study. This intern will work on projects related to commercial real estate - with activities including but limited to reading leases, annual operating expense reconciliations, property management, and lease administration.
Location Details
The desired location for this position is Pittsburgh, PA.
Essential Functions
- Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
- Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Areas of Study
- Finance
- Accounting
- Engineering
Preferred Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities.
- Customer service skills
- Strong leadership skills
Immigration - Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions. Sponsorship may be available for full-time, exempt positions, depending on the specific role and federal regulations. Note, sponsorship is never guaranteed under any circumstances.
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Degree: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Statistics or other quantitative discipline.
Minimum Experience
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently or as a part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.
Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:  
Pay Transparency:   
Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an onsite or hybrid internship or co-op experience.
Additional Details: Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10- week program, June 7th - August 13th. Resumes should include the following information: email address, phone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year).
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
As a FedEx Intern, you will be working on projects gaining you valuable, real-world experience in a professional environment as it relates to your field of study. This intern will work on projects related to commercial real estate - with activities including but limited to reading leases, annual operating expense reconciliations, property management, and lease administration.
Location Details
The desired location for this position is Pittsburgh, PA.
Essential Functions
- Present and deliver long-term solutions that will have significant impacts to the business and/or customer experience.
- Participates in various networking and/or community service events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Areas of Study
- Finance
- Accounting
- Engineering
Preferred Skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities.
- Customer service skills
- Strong leadership skills
Immigration - Immigration sponsorship is not available for intern positions. Sponsorship may be available for full-time, exempt positions, depending on the specific role and federal regulations. Note, sponsorship is never guaranteed under any circumstances.
Minimum Education
Currently enrolled student or recent college graduate (within 6 months of graduation) at a college/university obtaining a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Degree: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Statistics or other quantitative discipline.
Minimum Experience
No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work productively and proactively, both independently or as a part of a team.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills.
Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
Verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with across business units and to all levels of management.
Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:  
Pay Transparency:   
Pay: Salary is $25/hour for undergraduates and $30/hour for graduates. A $2,000 stipend is available for those relocating over 50 miles for an onsite or hybrid internship or co-op experience.
Additional Details: Availability to work 40 hours/week for a 10- week program, June 7th - August 13th. Resumes should include the following information: email address, phone number, name of college/university, degree, major, GPA, date of intended graduation (month & year).
For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here.
Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
- Know Your Rights
- Pay Transparency
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program:
- E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
- Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)
Real Estate Operations Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Marcus & Millichap36
- Trinity Property Consultants10
- Invesco5
- Matthewsâ„¢5
- CIBC4
Top Industries Hiring
- Agriculture & Farming
- Investment & Asset Management
Tips for Your Real Estate Operations Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large real estate firms and institutional employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller operators and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so listings appear year-round. Starting your search early puts you in front of the competitive structured programs before they fill.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Real estate operations intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your portfolio does the heavy lifting. Document two or three complete projects, such as a property analysis, lease abstraction, or market comparison, noting the tools you used and what the output was. A linked or attached sample gives recruiters something concrete to assess.
Work campus resources alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured real estate programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you can reach.
Practice the real estate operations interview format out loud
Real estate operations intern screens typically involve a case or analytical exercise, such as reviewing a property pro forma, walking through a lease scenario, or discussing how you would prioritize competing maintenance issues. Practice explaining your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final answer you reach.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Larger real estate investment trusts, asset managers, and property management companies run cohort or rotational internship programs built to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that recruit from your school or region and apply in their first application wave rather than waiting for general postings.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 69% of the real estate operations internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles that do not fit your situation. Migrate Mate's work-type filter lets you narrow to remote, hybrid, or on-site listings immediately.
Real Estate Operations Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a real estate operations internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. The concrete artifact that matters here is a documented project, whether a property analysis, lease abstraction exercise, or market research report, showing the tools and methods you used. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where real estate recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a real estate operations internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real work assignments, whether the team has open headcount at the end of the summer, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering consistently on every project without counting on an offer to materialize automatically.
When should I apply for real estate operations internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large real estate firms and institutional employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies, regional operators, and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season gives you the widest window.
Are real estate operations internships paid?
Most professional real estate operations internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common at established firms. Reading each listing carefully tells you what a specific employer is offering before you apply.
What should a real estate operations internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Document two or three complete projects with the tools you used, such as Excel models, Argus analyses, or lease comparison exercises, and link to or reference where the work can be seen. Add relevant coursework in real estate, finance, or operations. Keep it to one page, since hiring teams at this level spend seconds on each resume before deciding whether to read further.
Are there remote real estate operations internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 31% of the real estate operations internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts tend to fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early once you find a role that fits. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid listings and avoid sorting through roles you cannot take.
Can international students get real estate operations 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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