Real Estate Investments Intern

About the role

We are seeking an intern to support our investments team. Reporting to the Senior Investments Analyst, this individual will play an important role in supporting the organization's investment activities and processes. We offer a hybrid schedule designed to accommodate academic commitments and provide meaningful, hands-on experience in the industrial real estate industry.

The Meritex Company is a privately held, 110-year-old industrial real estate investment and management firm with a vertically integrated team. Meritex focuses exclusively on acquiring, developing, owning, and managing infill, multi-tenant industrial properties in targeted major U.S. markets. Its strategy is grounded in deep local market insights, rigorous research, and a thorough understanding of leasing trends and tenant preferences—guiding disciplined, long-term investment decisions. Meritex owns and manages approximately 14.3 million square feet across 120 industrial properties in nine major U.S. markets. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. For more information, please visit www.meritex.com.

Responsibilities

• Assist with underwriting and investment analysis utilizing Argus AE for various types of industrial real estate transactions across nine target market in the U.S. including acquisitions, dispositions, and developments.
• Tour potential investment opportunities in the Minneapolis metro area as needed.
• Assist and provide support for preparation of investment memoranda for deal pipeline and Investment Committee meetings.
• Track sale comps and update in database.
• Provide due diligence and analytical support for potential acquisitions and dispositions.
• Perform market research and interact with market participants to extract information relevant to the investment process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Third- or fourth-year students working toward a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or Finance, as well as graduate students, are encouraged to apply.
• General understanding of commercial real estate terms and definitions.
• Coursework or experience in developing financial models, cash flows, IRR analysis.
• Coursework or knowledge of Argus AE software strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment across multiple departments.
• Ability to work apart from direct supervision and manage tight deadlines.
• Commitment to Meritex’ core values of Relationships Matter, Creating Beneficial Outcomes, Thinking Ahead and Always Accountable.

Benefits

• Ability to participate in Meritex’ 401(k) plan.

Pay

$20/hour

Schedule

Summer 2027, Hybrid Schedule