Telecommunications Real Estate & Operations Intern

This paid internship offers hands-on experience supporting a national portfolio of telecommunications real estate assets, including ground towers and related infrastructure. Interns will gain exposure across asset management, leasing operations, data analytics, and process improvement, working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced infrastructure environment. This role is ideal for students interested in real estate, telecommunications, analytics, or business operations who want a broad, practical understanding of how large-scale infrastructure portfolios are managed and optimized.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable
• Curious and eager to learn how systems and processes connect
• Comfortable working with data and imperfect information
• Able to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Professional, proactive, and collaborative
• Interested in building a career in infrastructure, real estate, analytics, or operations

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to the full lifecycle of telecommunications real estate assets
• Practical experience with real-world data, leases, and operational workflows
• Opportunity to work cross-functionally in a mission-critical infrastructure business
• Mentorship from industry professionals and career development opportunities

Intern Resources

• Access to our Intern Associate Resource Group (ARG), providing development resources, internal advancement opportunities, and forums to connect with other interns across the company
• Monthly ARG meetings to hear about other interns’ projects and engage with leaders from various teams
• Networking events to build valuable connections, with the goal of securing full-time employment upon graduation
• In-depth training to continuously grow and develop your skills
• Emphasis on ethics and a healthy work-life balance in a business casual work environment
• Encouragement to volunteer in local charities, university activities, and community events

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of telecommunications real estate assets, leases, and portfolio performance
• Assist with lease tracking, abstraction, documentation, and data accuracy
• Analyze operational, asset, or financial data and prepare clear summaries or dashboards
• Help document business processes, workflows, and improvement opportunities
• Prepare reports, presentations, and insights for cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with asset management, leasing, finance, construction, and operations teams
• Maintain organized records in internal systems and Excel-based tools
• Perform additional tasks related to data organization and analytics as business needs arise

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following or a related field: Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Urban Planning, Legal Studies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, data organization)
• Available to work 20 hours per week, with a minimum of 8-10 hours per week in office (Mon – Wed)
• Ability to work the duration of this 12-month internship

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Interest in telecommunications infrastructure, real estate, or asset-based businesses
• Exposure to one or more of the following areas:
  • Commercial real estate leasing or contract review
  • Asset performance, revenue tracking, or portfolio analysis
  • Data visualization or business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau)
  • SQL, Python, R, or similar analytical tools
  • Process mapping, SOP creation, or operational improvement initiatives
  • Familiarity with enterprise or workflow systems (e.g., SiteTracker, Salesforce)
  • Understanding of basic real estate or infrastructure concepts (leases, escalators, amendments)

If you meet the required qualifications but are unsure if your experience aligns with the preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Research shows that many candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the qualifications, even when they possess the skills and experience needed to succeed in the role.

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday
• Paid parental leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Commuter program benefit

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

• Short-term and long-term disability
• Education assistance
• Paid volunteer time

All associates will have the opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups, designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $16.10/hour to $25.60/hour. Actual offers will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, location, and role-specific competencies. Some positions may also offer additional compensation, such as bonuses or equity awards.

Schedule

• Hybrid role based out of our headquarters in Chicago, IL
• 20 hours per week required
• Minimum of 8-10 hours per week in office (Monday – Wednesday)
• 12-month internship duration