Intern / Community Association Management - Part-Time (HTX82826)

About the role

RealManage Houston is seeking motivated college students and recent graduates for our Community Association Management Leadership Internship Program—a paid, hands-on opportunity designed for individuals who want more than a traditional internship. You don't need previous property management experience. We're looking for someone with professionalism, curiosity, initiative, strong communication skills, and the desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional first point of contact for the Houston office, including greeting visitors and providing front desk and telephone coverage.
• Assist homeowners, Board Members, vendors, and internal team members with general inquiries and appropriate routing.
• Process and distribute incoming mail and assist with outgoing correspondence.
• Support the Houston office's transition from paper-based records to an organized paperless environment.
• Assist with office supply coordination and other day-to-day office operations.
• Organize and maintain electronic community records and documents.
• Assist with calendars, scheduling, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and administrative projects.
• Prepare Board Meeting and Annual Meeting materials.
• Learn CiraNet and other technology used in Community Association Management.
• Assist with vendor communications, project tracking, and operational follow-up.
• Shadow Community Association Managers during property inspections and community visits.
• Attend Board and Annual Meetings as appropriate.
• Gain exposure to budgeting, invoices, assessments, financial reports, and reserve planning.
• Participate in training, mentorship, leadership development, and special projects.
• Take on progressively greater responsibility as skills and competencies are demonstrated.

What you’ll learn

• Customer experience and professional communication
• Community and property operations
• Board governance and fiduciary responsibilities
• Financial fundamentals and budgeting
• Vendor and project management
• Property inspections and maintenance coordination
• Business technology and CiraNet
• Meeting preparation and follow-through
• Problem-solving and professional judgment
• Leadership, accountability, and career development

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college, university, or community college, or are a recent graduate.
• Interested in business, management, real estate, finance, communications, hospitality, public administration, marketing, leadership, or a related career field.
• Professional, dependable, and comfortable interacting with people.
• An effective verbal and written communicator.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented and willing to take ownership of your work.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new technology.
• Curious, coachable, and willing to ask questions.
• Someone who takes initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do next.
• Interested in developing professionally and potentially building a long-term career.