Operations Intern

Meritex; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The Meritex Company invites an intellectually curious intern to join our asset management and operations teams in Minneapolis, MN. You will gather and analyze historical property performance data, support budgeting, and develop clear AI-assisted insights using Excel and modern analytics tools.

Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will work cross‑departmentally on real estate initiatives, apply AI responsibly to improve processes, and contribute to management-ready reports while balancing academic

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with intermediate Excel skills including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, charts, and data organization.

Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and analyze property-level operational and financial information, with an emphasis on historical performance, trends, and variances.
• Support the annual real estate budgeting process by organizing assumptions, reviewing historical results, validating inputs, and assisting with variance analysis.
• Develop and improve Excel-based reports, dashboards, and presentation materials that translate detailed information into clear insights for management.
• Support valuation analyses and a variety of asset management, operational, business technology, and process-improvement projects as assigned.
• Work cross-departmentally with asset management, property operations, accounting, business technology, leasing, and other stakeholders to collect information, solve problems, and advance projects.
• Apply AI tools responsibly to research, analyze information, summarize findings, automate repeatable work, and improve the quality and efficiency of business processes.
• Manage assigned work independently, communicate progress, and deliver accurate work products within established deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

AI tools

Data analytics

Pivot tables

Lookups

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, Real Estate preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

R

Job description

Description

We are seeking an intern to support asset management and operations activities. Reporting to the Asset Manager, this position will contribute to analytical projects, apply AI and other technology tools to business challenges, and work cross‑departmentally with teams across the company on a variety of initiatives. We offer a hybrid schedule designed to accommodate academic commitments and provide meaningful, hands‑on experience in the industrial real estate industry.

About The Meritex Company

The Meritex Company is a privately held, 110‑year‑old industrial real estate investment and management firm with a vertically integrated team. Meritex focuses exclusively on acquiring, developing, owning, and managing infill, multi‑tenant industrial properties in targeted major U.S. markets. Its strategy is grounded in deep local market insights, rigorous research, and a thorough understanding of leasing trends and tenant preferences—guiding disciplined, long‑term investment decisions. Meritex owns and manages approximately 14.3 million square feet across 120 industrial properties in nine major U.S. markets. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. For more information, please visit www.meritex.com.

Job Summary

This position will gather, validate, analyze, and report financial and operational information related to historical property performance, annual budgets, valuations, and other business initiatives. The intern will complete both independent and cross‑departmental projects, using Excel, AI tools, and other analytical technology to identify trends, improve processes, explain variances, and develop clear reporting for management. The work will provide practical exposure to commercial real estate asset management, property operations, business technology, and data‑informed decision‑making.

Opportunities

During the internship, you will gain hands‑on exposure to Meritex's work environment and culture, build professional relationships across departments, and learn how commercial real estate investment and operations decisions are made. You will apply academic, analytical, and AI skills to real business challenges, strengthen your communication and project‑management capabilities, and develop work products that support decisions across the company.

Major Responsibilities

• Gather, validate, and analyze property‑level operational and financial information, with an emphasis on historical performance, trends, and variances.
• Support the annual real estate budgeting process by organizing assumptions, reviewing historical results, validating inputs, and assisting with variance analysis.
• Develop and improve Excel‑based reports, dashboards, and presentation materials that translate detailed information into clear insights for management.
• Support valuation analyses and a variety of asset management, operational, business technology, and process‑improvement projects as assigned.
• Work cross‑departmentally with asset management, property operations, accounting, business technology, leasing, and other stakeholders to collect information, solve problems, and advance projects.
• Apply AI tools responsibly to research, analyze information, summarize findings, automate repeatable work, and improve the quality and efficiency of business processes.
• Manage assigned work independently, communicate progress, and deliver accurate work products within established deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Timing

Summer 2027, Hybrid Schedule

Compensation

$20/hour with the ability to participate in Meritex’ 401(k) plan

Requirements

Qualifications

• Third‑or fourth‑year student working toward a bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or Real Estate preferred), as well as graduate students, are encouraged to apply.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with intermediate Excel skills including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, charts, and data organization preferred.
• Preferred: Coursework or experience in financial modeling, data modeling, databases, enterprise systems, or workflow automation.
• Preferred: Coursework or experience with generative AI tools, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Tableau, R, SQL, or other business or statistical analytics platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical judgment, curiosity, and ability to follow written and verbal direction while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments while establishing effective working relationships with employees throughout the company.
• Strong organizational, written communication, presentation, and project‑coordination skills, with the ability to explain analytical and AI‑assisted findings clearly.
• Commitment to Meritex’ core values of Relationships Matter, Creating Beneficial Outcomes, Thinking Ahead and Always Accountable.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran, or disability status.