Real Estate Management Intern - Houston, TX

About the Company

Since 1999, Trinity Property Consultants has been shaping community environments and refining living spaces with a focus on resident satisfaction. Their three brands—Social Student Spaces, ReNew Apartment Communities, and Arrive Luxury Communities—address every stage of life. The company emphasizes transparency, customer service, technology, and community programs such as RENTsparency, Smart Apartment, Green Team, and Together. Trinity recruits experienced management professionals, provides state‑of‑the‑art systems, training, and advancement opportunities, and delivers comfortable living environments across student housing, luxury living, and more.

Internship Experience

The Real Estate Management Internship is a 10‑week paid program in which interns rotate through all aspects of property management at an assigned community, including leasing, assistant manager duties, maintenance, operations, and corporate functions (for select locations). Interns are mentored by a senior leader and may work hands‑on with the leadership team on real‑world special projects.

Compensation

$19 to $23 hourly.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Practice sales techniques.
• Market 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 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 skills and resolve resident complaints.
• Review the financial move‑out process.
• Perform additional tasks or duties as assigned by community leadership.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize wisely.
• Customer service orientation.
• Strong sales background.
• Knowledge of state law as it relates to fair housing.
• Ability to handle stress effectively.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Intermediate computer and internet knowledge, including accounting, property management software, printers, telephones, fax machines, and photocopies.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Education

Enrolled in a 4‑year accredited program; Real Estate, Hospitality, or Property Management preferred. Sophomore year completed by the start of the internship is preferred.

Requirements

• One year of work experience and/or extracurricular activity involvement (preferred).
• Ability to fluently read and write English, perform intermediate mathematical functions, and use all on‑site resident management software functions.

Physical Demands

The intern will be required to sit regularly, stand, walk, talk, hear, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms, and hands. Occasional climbing may be required. Extended periods at a computer and on the phone are expected. The intern must be able to detect auditory and/or visual alarms and be available to work extended/flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Attendance and Schedule

The internship may require availability to work some nights and weekends. Regular attendance and active participation at company functions and events may also be required.

Professional Expectations

• Always be professional.
• Demonstrate punctuality, perfect attendance, and a positive attitude.
• Be dependable, organized, and make good judgments.
• Display initiative and the ability to learn.
• Maintain a good working relationship with peers.