Development Intern - Northeast

182 Rockefeller Group Development Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockefeller Group International, Inc. is seeking a summer intern to support the Northeast Development Team in NYC. The role involves market analysis, underwriting, data gathering, and leasing-up efforts for a new apartment community.

In-office, 33–35 hours per week, summer 2027, with housing and transportation responsibilities falling to the candidate. Eligible undergraduates must be entering junior or senior year, with a preference for finance, real estate, or business majors.

Qualifications

• Must be a candidate for a bachelor’s degree entering junior or senior year.
• Undergraduates only.
• Major in finance, real estate or business is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Due diligence review of potential new deal.
• Assist with analysis on new deal underwriting.
• Research and sourcing on and off market development sites using databases.
• Market research of NYC-metro neighborhoods for potential acquisitions.
• Participate in branding and lease-up efforts for new apartment community.
• Assist Development Team to manage construction completion of new project.
• Support Development Team to manage project budget and financial reporting.
• Miscellaneous project analyses or data input as needed.
• Create agendas and attend project meetings as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate entering junior/senior year

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our people make all the difference in our success. We value innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and welcome passionate, results-oriented professionals to apply for our open positions.

General Summary:

The summer intern will work at the NY Office on the Northeast Development Team and be responsible for general projects within the group. The intern may assist with market analysis, underwriting a potential acquisition deal, obtaining comparable project data, or assisting with the marketing and lease-up of a new apartment community. The intern will also be expected to complete administrative projects as needed. It is also expected for the intern to have the desire to work in the real estate industry post-graduation. This full-time (33 -35 hours/week) internship opportunity will be performed in-office at Rockefeller Group headquarters located in Midtown Manhattan. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the candidate. This internship will run during the summer of 2027, from Tuesday, June 1, 2027, through Friday, August 6, 2027.

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

A list of possible projects may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Due diligence review of potential new deal
• Assisting with analysis on new deal underwriting
• Researching and sourcing on and off market development sites using databases
• Market research of different neighborhoods in NYC-metro area for potential future acquisitions
• Participating in branding and lease-up efforts for new apartment community
• Assisting Development Team to manage construction completion of new project
• Supporting Development Team to manage project budget and financial reporting
• Miscellaneous project analyses or data input as needed
• Creating agenda/attending project meeting as required

Education Requirements:

• Must be a candidate for a bachelor’s degree entering junior or senior year.
• Undergraduates only.
• Major in finance, real estate or business is preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills Requirements:

• Have an interest in real estate and the desire to work in the real estate industry post-graduation
• Possess analytical abilities
• A driven, motivated, and cooperative attitude
• Must have attention-to-detail and excellent organizational skills
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have strong time management skills
• Must be able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of relevant operations software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Rockefeller Group International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Our aim is to continue to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that promotes inclusiveness and emphasizes individual initiative, continuous improvement, and teamwork to deliver the highest quality real estate and services throughout the United States.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position responsibilities are subject to change, consistent with business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the Company.

Rockefeller Group offers a competitive benefits package.

Rockefeller Group International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Our aim is to continue to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that promotes inclusiveness and emphasizes individual initiative, continuous improvement and teamwork to deliver the highest quality real estate and services throughout the United States.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position responsibilities are subject to change, consistent with business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the Company.

Position descriptions are reviewed and revised periodically to meet the changing needs of the Company at the sole discretion of management. Position responsibilities are subject to change, consistent with business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the Company.

Rockefeller Group develops, owns and operates extraordinary properties across the United States. For nearly a century, the company has delivered exceptional experiences and value creation through our dedication to quality in the built environment. We take pride in being innovative, positive and passionate about everything we do, promoting a culture of confidence and encouraging our employees to take intelligent risks. We constantly look for new ways to collaborate and strengthen the bonds between employees and the company, one another, and with clients, partners and the greater community. This spirit challenges us to live up to our mission and makes Rockefeller Group a truly special place to work. When our employees are at their best, so is Rockefeller Group. That’s why we provide competitive compensation, attractive benefits and a healthy work/life balance.