Jobs · Administrative · Illinois

Lease Administration Intern

Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
Administrative$20/hrVolunteer

Looking to gain real-world experience in commercial real estate, lease administration, or business operations? As a Lease Administration Intern at Array Digital Infrastructure, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting a national portfolio of telecommunications real estate leases that help power critical connectivity across the country. This paid internship offers hands-on exposure to lease management processes, contract documentation, data administration, and payment workflows.

About the role

Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll help ensure lease records are accurate, organized, and audit-ready while gaining valuable insight into how infrastructure assets are managed at scale.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with lease abstraction and data entry activities
  • Review and maintain lease documentation and records
  • Support invoice processing and payment-related workflows
  • Help ensure lease information is accurate, complete, and up to date
  • Organize and track key lease documents and reporting information
  • Collaborate with team members on projects that support lease administration and portfolio management
  • Assist with lease abstraction, including key terms such as rent, escalators, expiration dates, and amendments
  • Support lease tracking and compliance in internal systems and Excel-based trackers
  • Review invoices and remittance data to support rent and fee reconciliation
  • Maintain organized, accurate lease files and documentation
  • Help identify and correct data inconsistencies in lease and payment records
  • Prepare simple summaries, trackers, and reports for the lease administration team
  • Document basic processes and support continuous improvement efforts
  • Collaborate with leasing, finance, and operations teams as needed

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience in telecommunications lease administration
  • Exposure to real-world lease agreements, invoices, and payment processes
  • An understanding of how lease data supports asset management, finance, and operational decision-making
  • Professional mentorship and development from experienced lease administration professionals
  • Valuable experience working with a national infrastructure portfolio

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, such as:
    • Real Estate
    • Finance
    • Business Administration
    • Legal Studies
    • Urban Planning
    • Operations
    • Information Systems or Data Analytics
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, filters, basic pivots)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and follow-through
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Interest in lease administration, real estate operations, or infrastructure assets

Other Qualifications

  • Exposure to commercial leases or contract review
  • Familiarity with lease concepts (rent, escalators, amendments, terms)
  • Experience working with spreadsheets, trackers, or reconciliation files
  • Interest in process documentation or operational support
  • Familiarity with lease or workflow systems (e.g., SiteTracker, Salesforce)
  • Detail-oriented, dependable, and organized
  • Comfortable working with repetitive, accuracy-driven tasks
  • Curious about how lease data supports financial and operational decisions
  • Professional, proactive, and collaborative
  • Willing to ask questions and learn best practices in lease administration

Schedule

  • Approximately 20 hours per week, including 8-10 hours in the office (Monday-Wednesday)
  • Duration: 12-month internship

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, financial well-being, and overall happiness. Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
  • Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
  • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
  • Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
  • Commuter Program Benefit

Associates working 30 or more hours per week additionally have access to:

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Education Assistance
  • Paid Volunteer Time

In addition to these benefits, all associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $16.10/Hr. - $25.60/Hr. The base pay rate offered is expected to be $20.00 per hour.

Intern Resources

  • Access to our Intern Associate Resource Group (ARG): This group provides extra resources for your development, opportunities for internal advancement, and forums to connect with other interns across the company. Our ARG meets monthly, where you can hear about other interns’ projects and engage with leaders from various teams. The group also hosts networking events to help you build valuable connections, with the goal of helping you secure full-time employment upon graduation.
  • Prioritization of Your Professional Development: In-depth training to ensure you are continuously growing and developing your skills.
  • Focus on Ethics and a Healthy Work-Life Balance: Emphasis on ethical practices and a business casual work environment to promote a balanced, supportive culture.
  • Encouragement to Volunteer: Interns are encouraged to engage in local charities, university activities, and community events, fostering personal and professional growth through meaningful contributions.

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