Resident Internships
Resident internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working residents, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Leading opportunities in Healthcare & Medical Services are open now, with AMH, PACCAR, and VNS Health among the employers posting roles now.
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Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.
The AMH Summer Internship Program is 10 weeks from June to August 2027. Interviews will be scheduled beginning January 2027.
AMH's Internship Program provides a comprehensive range of opportunities for professional, leadership, and personal development, supporting interns' career growth. As a Resident Management Intern, you will have the opportunity to connect with peers, participate in Executive-led professional development sessions, and acquire invaluable industry-specific experience. The program provides hands-on experience in the innovative Single Family Rental REIT industry, enabling you to gain a comprehensive understanding of this groundbreaking field. By the end of the program, interns will have gained valuable skills and knowledge that will be beneficial in their future careers.
Internship Learning Objectives/Task Goals:
- Work closely with the District & Resident Management team to attain knowledge in understanding the full spectrum of responsibilities and day-to-day tasks involved with property management.
- Gain knowledge of marketing strategies, budget management, and understanding customer service.
- Learn and participate in field operations visiting homes, reviewing marketing processes and field quality.
- Become familiar with AMH applications and operational techniques through trainings and apply as needed.
- Work with property management team to assist with sales process from start to finish, overcoming objections, providing solutions, building relationships, and creating excitement.
- Assist with ensuring our properties meet the Company’s standards by communicating maintenance and upkeep needs to the property’s maintenance team members.
- Learn and apply the customer experience which includes responding quickly and courteously to resident’s concerns and questions, taking prompt action to solve problems, and conveying requests to the appropriate individual(s).
- Work on special cross-functional projects that require building relationships and partnering with other groups and business partners to reach goals.
- Provide support by assisting team with completing various financial, administrative, and other reports as needed.
- Participate and support in community relations initiatives.
- Attend weekly/bi-weekly team meetings.
- Perform other duties and work on miscellaneous projects as requested.
Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:
- Enrolled in/graduated from a university degree program preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Excel.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude; dependable, require minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
- Robust assessment, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
This is a paid internship, however AMH does not provide housing, relocation, or transportation assistance.
Availability to commit to 40 hours per week from June 7th to August 13th, Summer of 2027.
AMH is an equal opportunity employer.
AMH conducts pre-employment background screening.
Compensation
The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $22.00 hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at https://www.amh.com/ca-privacy-notice
Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life.
The AMH Summer Internship Program is 10 weeks from June to August 2027. Interviews will be scheduled beginning January 2027.
AMH's Internship Program provides a comprehensive range of opportunities for professional, leadership, and personal development, supporting interns' career growth. As a Resident Management Intern, you will have the opportunity to connect with peers, participate in Executive-led professional development sessions, and acquire invaluable industry-specific experience. The program provides hands-on experience in the innovative Single Family Rental REIT industry, enabling you to gain a comprehensive understanding of this groundbreaking field. By the end of the program, interns will have gained valuable skills and knowledge that will be beneficial in their future careers.
Internship Learning Objectives/Task Goals:
- Work closely with the District & Resident Management team to attain knowledge in understanding the full spectrum of responsibilities and day-to-day tasks involved with property management.
- Gain knowledge of marketing strategies, budget management, and understanding customer service.
- Learn and participate in field operations visiting homes, reviewing marketing processes and field quality.
- Become familiar with AMH applications and operational techniques through trainings and apply as needed.
- Work with property management team to assist with sales process from start to finish, overcoming objections, providing solutions, building relationships, and creating excitement.
- Assist with ensuring our properties meet the Company’s standards by communicating maintenance and upkeep needs to the property’s maintenance team members.
- Learn and apply the customer experience which includes responding quickly and courteously to resident’s concerns and questions, taking prompt action to solve problems, and conveying requests to the appropriate individual(s).
- Work on special cross-functional projects that require building relationships and partnering with other groups and business partners to reach goals.
- Provide support by assisting team with completing various financial, administrative, and other reports as needed.
- Participate and support in community relations initiatives.
- Attend weekly/bi-weekly team meetings.
- Perform other duties and work on miscellaneous projects as requested.
Minimum Education/Skills/Experience/Credentials:
- Enrolled in/graduated from a university degree program preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Carries out all responsibilities in an honest, ethical, and professional manner.
- Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Excel.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude; dependable, require minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation.
- Robust assessment, analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
This is a paid internship, however AMH does not provide housing, relocation, or transportation assistance.
Availability to commit to 40 hours per week from June 7th to August 13th, Summer of 2027.
AMH is an equal opportunity employer.
AMH conducts pre-employment background screening.
Compensation
The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $22.00 hourly. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found at https://www.amh.com/ca-privacy-notice
Resident Internship Market
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Tips for Your Resident Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large employers open summer intern recruiting the preceding fall and close cohorts before winter. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so listings appear year-round. Set a recurring reminder to check for new postings every few weeks rather than starting your search in the spring.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Hiring teams at the intern level cannot evaluate work history you do not have yet, so give them documented projects instead. Two or three completed projects with the tools named and the work linked, a code repository, published analysis, design portfolio, or CAD files, give recruiters something concrete to assess before they ever read your coursework.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus fairs surface structured cohort programs tied to your university, and career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller intern programs in parallel, combining both channels widens the pool you reach and reduces the risk of missing roles that never come to campus.
Practice the actual intern screen out loud
Find out the real format before you apply: engineering intern screens typically cover data structures and algorithms, product roles use product-sense or case conversations, and data roles involve a technical or analytics exercise. Practice talking through your reasoning aloud, not just arriving at an answer, because interviewers weight how you think as heavily as the solution you reach.
Target structured intern programs built for newcomers
Larger employers run rotational, university, or cohort programs specifically designed to train people new to the field. These programs offer structured mentorship and clearer conversion pathways than ad hoc internships, and they recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 50% of the resident internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you open a single listing, then filter by location and work type so you are only sorting through roles you can actually take. Applying selectively to roles that fit your situation produces better results than a broad search you have to walk back later.
Resident Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a resident internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams at the intern level expect limited experience and want something concrete to assess. A portfolio of documented projects gives recruiters that proof. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, and show up at campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a resident internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for resident interns is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and return-offer timing, which varies by company. Treat the internship as an extended audition, contribute meaningfully from day one, and position for a return offer without counting on one.
When should I apply for resident internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer intern cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role opens gives you the strongest shot at structured programs that fill on a rolling basis.
Are resident internships paid?
Most professional resident internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it differs widely across roles. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it. Unpaid internships exist but are less common at larger organizations, and some are subject to federal labor guidelines depending on the work performed.
What should a resident internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, name the tools you used and link to the work where you can, whether that's a code repository, published analysis, case study, or design or CAD portfolio. Add relevant coursework beneath your projects, keep the resume to one page, and save space by cutting anything that does not directly support your candidacy for this role.
Are there remote resident internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 50% of the resident internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they are open to candidates regardless of location, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get resident 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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