Real Estate Management Intern - Alexandria, VA

About the Role

Trinity Property Consultants, a multifamily property management firm operating the Social Student Spaces, ReNew Apartment Communities, and Arrive Luxury Communities brands, offers a 10‑week paid Real Estate Management Internship. Interns rotate through Leasing, Assistant Manager, Manager, Maintenance, Operations, and Corporate functions at an assigned community, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and work on real‑world special projects.

Responsibilities

• Practice sales techniques and marketing, including developing marketing analysis reports.
• Learn and use industry software programs.
• Participate in property tours and site visits.
• Learn maintenance management proficiencies, including processing maintenance requests.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Complete market surveys.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the leasing process.
• Process accounts receivable.
• Provide 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 eviction processes.
• Practice critical resolution decision‑making and resolve resident complaints.
• Review the financial move‑out process.
• Perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by community leadership.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Strong time‑management and ability to prioritize wisely.
• Customer‑service orientation with a strong sales background.
• Knowledge of state fair‑housing law.
• Ability to handle stress effectively and exhibit strong leadership.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers, internet, accounting, property‑management software, printers, telephones, fax machines, and photocopiers.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Enrollment in a 4‑year accredited program (Real Estate, Hospitality, or Property Management preferred); sophomore year completed by start of internship preferred.
• At least 1 year of work experience and/or extracurricular involvement preferred.
• Fluent reading and writing in English; ability to perform intermediate mathematical functions and use resident‑management software.

Physical Demands

• Regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and reaching using feet, legs, back, arms, and hands.
• Occasional climbing.
• Extended periods working at a personal computer and on the phone.
• Ability to detect auditory and/or visual alarms.
• Availability for extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Compensation

Hourly wage: $19 – $23.

Schedule

Interns must be available to work some nights and weekends, and may be required to attend company functions and events. Flexible hours and extended availability are expected.