Acquisitions & Development Intern

ArtHaus; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

ArtHaus Partners is seeking an Acquisitions & Development Intern to support a range of multifamily real estate investment and development activities in Oakland, CA. You will gain hands-on exposure to opportunity identification, underwriting, market research, due diligence, and site feasibility analysis.

The internship offers meaningful experience with active projects spanning affordable and market-rate multifamily developments, with a potential transition to a full-time role based on

Qualifications

• Recent college graduate or current upper-level undergraduate pursuing a degree in real estate, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of the real estate development lifecycle, including acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, design, financing, construction, lease-up, and stabilization.
• Prior internship or work experience in real estate, finance, development, construction, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with an interest in developing real estate underwriting and financial modeling capabilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deal sourcing: identify potential off-market land and multifamily acquisition opportunities through CoStar, public records, broker/owner research, cold calling, and outreach.
• Research and explore potential sites for development of both for-sale and affordable strategies.
• Market research: analyze submarkets to identify attractive markets and development opportunities for affordable and market-rate multifamily projects.
• Assist with underwriting, market research, zoning analysis, design review, and cost analysis to evaluate feasibility of acquisitions and ground-up development.
• Conduct rent and sales comparable analyses and other market surveys to assess rents, pricing, and project feasibility.
• Participate in meetings, prepare minutes and trackers, and assist with communications across the acquisitions team.
• Provide development and construction support, including public notices, plan organization, document management, and project‑specific tasks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Highly organized

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Real estate/finance/economics/business degree (undergrad/grad)

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

GIS mapping

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

ArtHaus Partners is setting a new benchmark for workforce housing. Our innovative approach to multifamily development creates beautiful and well-appointed apartments for our residents at an attainable price point. We develop, manage, and operate a portfolio of 4,000 units, including 1,700 in development across 60 buildings representing $1B in real estate assets.

The ArtHaus Partners team includes +40 talented real estate development & construction, asset management, and investment professionals operating in the Bay Area for over 20 years. The firm’s Principals have worked together for over a decade in ground-up development and value-add opportunistic strategies establishing a strong track record of managed growth and performance.

ArtHaus Partners serves the “missing middle” segment of workforce housing– people earning 80-120% of an area's median income– as the housing supply for this demographic has not kept pace with its rapid growth. More recently, the company has expanded into student housing to address the needs of this adjacent underserved market.

ArtHaus Partners focuses on developing purpose-built, comfortable, transit-oriented, affordable housing accessible to everyone. The firm believes in making an impact in the communities it serves “doing well by doing good”. Please learn more at www.arthauspartners.com.

Position Overview

ArtHaus Partners is seeking an Acquisitions & Development Intern to support our team across a range of multifamily real estate investment and development activities. The intern will gain hands‑on exposure to the front end of the real estate investment and development lifecycle, including opportunity identification, underwriting, market research, due diligence, and site feasibility analysis.

The role will work closely with members of the Acquisitions, Development, and Construction teams on active projects spanning affordable housing, market‑rate multifamily, and for‑sale townhome development.

Potential for Full‑Time Role:

This internship is intended to provide meaningful hands‑on experience and an opportunity to grow within the ArtHaus team. A successful candidate may have the opportunity to transition into a full‑time role following the internship, based on individual performance and the needs of the firm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing: This will be the initial primary focus of the role. Help identify potential off‑market land and existing multifamily acquisition opportunities through CoStar, public records, broker and owner research, cold calling, email outreach, and other sourcing methods.
• Will include researching and exploring potential sites for development of both the for‑sale and affordable strategies.
• Market Research: Research and analyze submarkets to identify attractive markets and development opportunities for affordable and market‑rate multifamily projects.
• Acquisitions & Underwriting: Assist the Acquisitions and Development team with underwriting, market research, zoning analysis, design review, and cost analysis to evaluate the feasibility of prospective acquisitions and ground‑up development opportunities.
• Comparable Analysis: Conduct rent comparable, sales comparable, and other market surveys to evaluate achievable rents, sales pricing, operating assumptions, and overall project feasibility.
• Internal Coordination: Participate in internal and external meetings, prepare meeting minutes and action‑item trackers, and assist with communications throughout the acquisitions team.
• Development & Construction Support: Provide general project support to the Development and Construction teams, including public notices and mailings, plan organization and printing, document management, and other project‑specific assignments.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support special projects, analyses, and other assignments for the Acquisitions, Development, and Construction teams as needed.
• Assist with preparation of internal presentations, investment materials, project updates, and other deliverables.
• Help maintain project trackers, schedules, and other organizational tools across active projects.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Recent college graduate or current upper‑level undergraduate pursuing a degree in real estate, finance, economics, business, or a related field, with a demonstrated interest in multifamily and/or residential real estate.
• Basic understanding of the real estate development lifecycle, including acquisition, due diligence, entitlements, design, financing, construction, lease‑up, and stabilization.
• Prior internship or work experience in real estate, finance, development, construction, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with an interest in developing real estate underwriting and financial modeling capabilities a plus.
• Ability to conduct detailed market research and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Ability to navigate municipal zoning codes, planning documents, permit portals, public records, and market‑data platforms such as CoStar and LoopNet.
• Ability to prepare clear, professional PowerPoint presentations and other written materials.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping software and/or Bluebeam Revu is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Highly Organized: Able to manage multiple workstreams, maintain detailed notes and action items, and reliably follow through on deadlines.
• Analytical & Detail‑Oriented: Comfortable working with financial, market, and project‑level information while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Adaptable: Able to move between analytical work, project coordination, field assignments, and administrative responsibilities as project needs change.
• Strong Communicator: Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with team members, consultants, property owners, public agencies, and other external stakeholders.
• Interpersonal Skills: Comfortable engaging with a wide range of people in both professional and community‑facing settings.
• Self‑Motivated: Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Availability & Logistics

• Ability to commit to 30-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with daily hours varying based on project needs.
• This is primarily an in‑person position (4-5 days per week).
• Ability to visit potential acquisition sites, meetings, or other off‑site activities as needed.
• Compensation: $25 - $32 per hour, depending on experience