EIC 2027 Summer Intern, New York

Austincc; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in New York offers a paid eight-week Summer Internship for rising juniors and seniors to gain hands-on CRE experience. Interns support business activities by assisting with projects and client service across Leasing, Asset Services, Capital Markets, Research, Marketing, and more.

Internship duties include research, data analysis, document reviews, and assisting with client deliverables, with mentorship and events throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Gather information, conduct research, and analyze data for insights.
• Assist teams in daily tasks and projects across service lines.
• Respond to day-to-day requests with timely, accurate information.
• Review real estate documents and prepare summary reports.
• Shadow senior professionals during negotiations and documentation.
• Support outreach to potential clients via calls and emails.
• Contribute to creation of materials, pitch decks, and deliverables.
• Track project timelines and generate regular progress reports.

Skills

MS Office

CRM tools

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Pursuing Real Estate degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

We are a full-service global commercial real estate company with over 100 years of experience, 52,000 professionals and 400 offices worldwide. We are driven to solve complex problems, and we have the expertise and experience to bring solutions to life.
At Cushman & Wakefield we believe Better Never Settles. That’s why we never settle for the world that’s been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. We push boundaries, think creatively, and strive to exceed expectations in everything we do. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

The Cushman & Wakefield New York Summer Internship is a paid, eight-week program designed for rising college juniors and seniors to gain hands‑on experience in commercial real estate (CRE). Interns will support business activities by assisting with and completing special projects and client service, across various teams.

While this is not a rotational program, interns gain hands‑on exposure across a variety of service lines, with placements depending on business needs and intern interests, including:

Leasing

Asset Services

Capital Markets

Research

Marketing

Project Development Services

Consulting

This structure provides a well‑rounded experience and insight into multiple facets of the CRE industry.

Internship duties will include some or all of the following:

• Gather information, conduct research, and analyze data to provide relevant insights and recommendations
• Assist teams in the execution of daily tasks and projects
• Respond to day‑to‑day requests, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of information and resolution of issues
• Review and analyze real estate documents (e.g., leases, operating expense statements, appraisals) and prepare summary reports
• Shadow senior professionals during transaction negotiations, evaluations, and documentation processes
• Support outreach efforts to potential clients through calls, emails, and other communication channels
• Contribute to the creation of materials, pitch decks, and client deliverables
• Track project timelines and generate regular reports to support business objectives
• Develop professional expertise through on‑the‑job training, observation, and collaboration
• Attend Global and local Internship programing and mentorship events.

Qualifications:

• Pursing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, and/or Business related.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with CRM tools is a plus
• Collaborative team player with excellent relationship‑building and communication skills.
• High sense of urgency and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and thoroughness in all tasks.

Dates: June 7 – July 30

Anticipated graduation date: Spring 2027 – Spring 2028

We do not offer relocation assistance or housing for our internship program.