Community and Brand Experience Coordinator

Aker; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and exposure to the property management industry

Networking opportunities with local businesses

Job summary

Aker is seeking a creative and driven Community and Brand Experience Coordinator intern to support their real estate portfolio in New Jersey and New York. This full-time summer internship involves planning events, building local business partnerships, and creating engaging social media content. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a background in Marketing, Hospitality, or related fields. Responsibilities include executing community events and documenting them through social media. This role offers real-world experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications

• Outgoing personality with a strong ability to build relationships.
• Flexible availability for some evenings and weekends.
• Access to reliable transportation for local outreach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute community events.
• Build partnerships with local businesses for community engagement.
• Capture and create engaging social media content.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Creative eye for photo and video content

Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled in a program in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field

Job description

Community and Brand Experience Coordinator

Internship

We're looking for a creative, outgoing, and driven individual to join our team as a Community & Brand Experience Coordinator for our Tri-state real estate portfolio! In this role, you'll help plan and execute events at our properties, build local business partnerships, and create engaging social media content that brings our brand to life. If you love events, connecting with people, and telling stories through content — this one's for you. This is a full-time summer internship based in NY and will require travel to Tri-state area properties including Westchester, Greenwich, and Port Imperial, NJ.

Role overview

Aker originates, invests in, and operates businesses across the real estate ecosystem, compounding capital through a disciplined, system-led operating platform. Aker is looking for a driven, creative, and outgoing intern to join its property management team and help grow our brand presence and bring our communities to life through events and partnerships. This is a ground-level opportunity to make a real impact — you'll be out in the community building relationships, helping plan and execute events at our properties, and creating content that showcases who we are.

Events Planning & Execution

• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing events hosted at our properties
• Confirm supplies, materials, and logistics ahead of each event
• Coordinate with vendors and partners to ensure smooth event execution
• Attend select events to support on-the-ground setup and operations

Community & Partnership Outreach

• Proactively visit local businesses to introduce our brand and build mutually beneficial partnerships
• Identify sponsorship and co-hosting opportunities with local organizations and businesses
• Serve as a brand ambassador in the community, representing our company with professionalism and enthusiasm

Brand & Social Media

• Help develop and maintain a consistent posting schedule and content calendar
• Capture behind-the-scenes and event content at our properties
• Photograph resident events to document community moments and create shareable content
• Stay current on social media trends to keep our brand voice fresh and relevant

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in (or a recent graduate of) a program in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Business, or related field
• Outgoing personality with strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable approaching and building relationships with local businesses and vendors
• Creative eye for photo and video content
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends for select events
• Access to reliable transportation (required for local outreach)

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience in events, community outreach, and brand building
• Mentorship and direct exposure to the property management industry
• Networking opportunities with local businesses and community leaders