Intern (Hourly)

Colliers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers in Brentwood, CA invites ambitious students to join our Brokerage team as an in-office internship. You will assist with market research, property marketing, client deliverables, database management, and other activities that provide hands-on exposure to the commercial real estate business.

You will thrive in a deadline-driven environment, delivering professional service and learning quickly in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate through educational focus or extracurricular activities.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• A high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy, product quality, or attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn about the commercial real estate industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with market research, property marketing, client deliverables, database management, and other activities that provide hands-on exposure to the commercial real estate business.
• Support with gathering sales and rent comparables.
• Assist with preparing Offering Memorandums and Broker Opinions of Value.
• Support property marketing efforts, including preparing property marketing write-ups.
• Maintain company databases to track prospects and business opportunities.
• Create, format, print, and bind proposals, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Participate in team and client meetings, bringing a positive attitude and eagerness to learn the business.

Skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Adobe InDesign

Job description

About the internship

Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities. Why Colliers? Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

Who you are You are a current student with a strong interest in commercial real estate who is ready to join our dynamic Brokerage team in Brentwood, CA. You’re highly organized and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring a high standard of quality in everything you do. You bring a client service-oriented attitude and thrive in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment. You will assist with market research, property marketing, client deliverables, database management, and other activities that provide hands‑on exposure to the commercial real estate business. You thrive in an environment where no two days are the same. You also love to learn, collaborate, and exchange ideas with others to achieve amazing results. This is an in‑office internship requiring approximately 2–3 days per week, depending on your school schedule.

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Real Estate, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate through educational focus or extracurricular activities.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service at all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• A high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy, product quality, or attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn about the commercial real estate industry.

Bonus skills and experience

• Previous experience working within a real estate or professional services environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign.
• Currently active real estate license is a plus but not required.

What success looks like

• You will help the team gather sales and rent comparables.
• You will assist with preparing Offering Memorandums and Broker Opinions of Value.
• You will support property marketing efforts, including preparing property marketing write‑ups.
• You will maintain company databases to track prospects and business opportunities.
• You will create, format, print, and bind proposals, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• You will participate in team and client meetings, bringing a positive attitude and eagerness to learn the business.
• As you demonstrate proficiency in your core responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to take on stretch assignments and expand your role within the business.

Legal disclosing

Location: Brentwood, CA

Approximate Compensation for this Role: $18.42/hour.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

EEO and diversity

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.