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Our Real Estate Internship and Future Leadership Programs are the best way to bridge the gap between going to school and landing a great job. Let Trinity help you develop your real estate experience during a short ten or twelve-week structured program designed and managed by the industry’s top professionals. At the end of your program, you’ll have relevant experience to help you decide if a career in property management is the right choice for you. But don’t just take our word for it…
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“I love property management because every day is something different. There is never a boring day and the people I have met along the way have been so helpful, so wise, and so kind. I've enjoyed being able to travel to new cities with Trinity’s Internship Program and Future Leadership Program and I'm very excited to see what the future holds now that I have transitioned to a full-time Trinity team member!” – Jason Yoxthimer, Real Estate Management Intern and Future Leader
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“When I began with Trinity I had no idea how dynamic the industry is, and I love how every day you can learn something new.” - Lindsey Gyiraszin-Horst, Real Estate Management Intern and Future Leader
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“The experience I had at Trinity Property Consultants during my Internship was beyond anything that I could have learned in a classroom. The in-depth hands-on experiences helped me develop skills and abilities that I did not know I had. Going through the different weekly rotations helped make me prepared for the ever-changing Property Management lifestyle." – Megan Mayer, Real Estate Management Intern and Future Leader
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Email MeInternship and Future Leadership Program Details
Our internships are organized for learning by combining in-class theory with real-world applications. Under the direct supervision of assigned mentors, the program will allow you to work side-by-side with our team of professionals to create a thriving and captivating living experience for renters across the country.
Summary and Responsibilities
Each year, we recruit interns with an
entrepreneurial spirit and a can-do attitude from college campuses
across the US. Advance your career knowledge in the ever-growing
multifamily industry with an organization that is committed to
excellent customer service and guided by our principles.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Practice sales techniques
- Marketing in-house and offsite including developing marketing analysis reports
- Learn and use industry software programs
- Participate in property tours and site visits
- Learn maintenance management proficiencies and techniques including processing maintenance requests
- Provide superior customer service
- Complete market surveys
- Learn and demonstrate proficiency of the leasing process
- Process accounts receivable
- Clerical and phone support
- Maintain digital and paper records
- Maintain a community calendar of scheduled events
- Complete pre-inspections to ensure rent readiness
- Assist with legal evictions processes
- Practice critical resolution decision-making skills and demonstrate ability to resolve resident concerns
- Review the financial move out process
- Additional tasks or duties as assigned by the Community Manager
Real Estate Management Internship Program 10 Week Overview
- 1 Week - Maintenance mentored by Maintenance Supervisor
- 1 Week - Regional mentored by Regional Manager
- 1 Week - Intern's Choice mentored by Department Leader
- 1 Week - Intern's Choice mentored by Department Leader (Junior's Only)
- 1 Week - Corporate at HQ in Irvine, CA (Seniors Only)
- 2 Weeks - Leasing mentored by Leasing Consultant/Manager
- 4 Weeks - Management mentored by Property Manager/Assistant Property Manager
Future Leadership Program 12 Week Overview
- 1 Week - Maintenance mentored by Maintenance Supervisor
- 1 Week - Regional mentored by Regional Manager
- 1 Week - Intern's Choice mentored by Department Leader
- 1 Week - Corporate at HQ in Irvine, CA
- 2 Weeks - Leasing mentored by Leasing Consultant/Manager
- 4 Weeks - Management mentored by Property Manager/Assistant Property Manager
Student Housing Operations Internship Overview
The Student Housing Operations Internship will provide an opportunity for our interns to experience Student Housing and all facets, including but not limited to: Marketing, Property Operations, and Facilities Management. We are looking for Interns with a great attitude, who are team-players, that will embody their university, and relate well to potential residents at their respective property. Candidates must be currently enrolled in a four-year university, community college, or trade school, and completion of Freshman requirements by start of internship is preferred.
The below is an overview of duties you will be assigned:
- Serve as a property ambassador and leasing consultant to provide exceptional service for our students/residents and prospects
- Provide superior customer service via phone, email, and in-person communication
- Provide support in social media initiatives and prospect outreach
- Conduct unit walks and property condition assessments
- Guide prospects through all phases of the leasing/prospect journey
- Assist in market survey and data comparison analyses
- Help with the creation and use of promotional material
- Additional tasks to be assigned by Manager
Program Assessments
- Weekly review calls with Interns and Internship Director
- Weekly intern report to be completed by the Interns and their Community Manager Mentors
- Final intern survey, program and performance evaluation and exit interview
- At the completion of the future leadership program and based upon your program results, you will be given the opportunity to meet with the Internship Program Director and Executive VP to discuss open opportunities within Trinity Property Consultants for immediate or future full-time employment.
Program Dates
- 2026 Real Estate Management Internship Program Dates — May 26th - July 31st
- 2026 Future Leadership Program Dates — May 26th - July 31st
- 2026 Student Housing Operations Internship — May 26th - TBD
Special Requirements
Physical Demands
The intern will be required to sit regularly, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms, and hands. The intern may occasionally be required to climb. The intern will be required to work at a personal computer and talk on the phone for extended periods of time. Must possess the ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed.
Attendance/Travel
- Internship may require availability to work some nights and weekends. Regular attendance and active participation at company functions and events may also be required.
Essential Functions
Skills include an excellent ability to address the needs of community members, prospects, and vendors. Other essential skills include but are not limited to:
- Handle high stress situations effectively
- Exhibit strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Superior collection skills
- Administrative and organizational skills
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize wisely
- Customer service orientation
- Strong sales abilities
- Knowledge of state law as it relates to fair housing
Qualifications
Skills
- Intermediate computer and internet knowledge, printers, telephones, fax machines, and photocopier
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Learning and Development
- Maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development and career growth
Education/Experience
- Enrolled in a 4-year accredited program with completed Freshman and Sophomore requirements by start of internship.
- Open to all majors, including Real Estate, Property Management, Business, Communications and Hospitality.
- 1-year of customer service work experience preferred
- Ability to fluently read and write English, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions, and become accustomed to property management software
Intern's Professional Expectations
- Always be professional
- Demonstrate punctuality, perfect attendance and a positive attitude
- Be dependable, organized and make good judgments
- Display the initiative and the ability to learn
- Maintain a good working relationship with peers