Spring 2027 Internship

Applications due November 6, 2026. AQUILA Commercial is a small, close‑knit group of fun, hardworking, and enthusiastic people who run Austin’s top local commercial real estate firm. We are seeking a smart, computer‑savvy, personable intern to join our team. This dynamic position will support AQUILA’s asset and tenant representation teams by providing market surveys and assistance with the deal process. Interns will also be involved in marketing efforts and office support projects. This is a hands‑on, paid internship that helps prepare you for a career in real estate through exposure to real estate processes and deal flow, relationship building with top brokers, sharpening asset and tenant representation skills on real projects, possible training on GIS and mapping technology, experience with time management using diverse media and tools in a professional office environment, networking opportunities with corporate and real estate clients, and interaction with subject‑matter experts in real estate finance, brokerage, marketing, and market research across retail, office, and industrial product types.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research relative to new business opportunities and aid in the production of presentations and pitch books
• Call brokers and property owners to collect information and leads
• Assist brokers with market surveys and tour book production
• Assist with AQUILA’s client relations program, including procuring and delivering client gifts
• Provide support via internet research
• Maintain and update marketing email and mailing lists
• Run errands as requested, such as delivering leases or keys, picking up/dropping off supplies for client and company events, visiting properties to take photos or check on development status
• Provide support on production tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Initiative to know what the next steps should be instead of expecting to be told
• Excellent attention to detail
• Energetic self‑starter able to work well in a small team and independently
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to create great working relationships
• Reliable transportation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A real estate license is NOT required for this internship

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Currently attending a college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree (recent graduates are not accepted for this position)
• Interest in commercial real estate

Hands‑on Experience

• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Google Docs and Google Maps

Plus: Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); mapping software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, Maptitude, or CartoDB; CRM or databases; Asana, Basecamp, MailChimp, HubSpot; WordPress, HTML/CSS; Tableau; photography skills.

Schedule

Internship dates: January 2027 – May 2027 (exact dates TBD). The work schedule may be flexible but should be consistent, with a minimum of 15 hours per week. Interns work in person from the office, although working outside the office may be necessary. Computer and software will be provided. Successful interns have the opportunity to apply for an extended internship.

Pay

This is a paid hourly internship compensated at $15/hour.