Paid CRE Summer Intern: Research, Leasing & Markets

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in New York offers a paid eight-week EIC 2027 Summer Intern program for rising college juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience in commercial real estate. Interns support business activities by assisting with and completing special projects and client service across multiple teams.

Participants will rotate across Leasing, Asset Services, Capital Markets, Research, Marketing, and more, with placements based on business needs and interests.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Team player

Urgency

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or Business

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in New York offers a paid eight-week EIC 2027 Summer Intern program for rising college juniors and seniors to gain hands-on experience in commercial real estate. Interns support business activities by assisting with and completing special projects and client service across multiple teams.

Participants will rotate across Leasing, Asset Services, Capital Markets, Research, Marketing, and more, with placements based on business needs and interests.