Paid Summer Intern: Real Estate Economics & Consulting

RCLCO; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

8 weeks duration

Location options: Austin, LA, DC

Job summary

RCLCO is seeking driven, analytically minded students for a paid Summer 2027 internship with its REE team. The role offers hands-on experience on active client engagements and exposure to real estate development, markets, and strategy.

Interns will contribute to client work, learn to build market analyses and financial models, and may be invited back for future opportunities. Location options include Austin, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate students entering final year of study in economics, finance, real estate, urban studies or planning, architecture, human geography, political science, or related discipline.
• Strong academic record (include GPA for relevant programs).
• Sharp problem-solving instincts; able to move between quantitative modeling and qualitative judgment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, with strong research skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize data, analyze trends, and build financial and statistical models using established RCLCO methodologies or develop new approaches.
• Conduct primary and secondary economic, demographic, and real estate research.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating key findings and recommendations to clients.
• Provide analytical support in client meetings and presentations.
• Support business development and intellectual property initiatives.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Self-starting attitude

Education

Economics

Finance

Real estate

Urban studies

Planning

Architecture

Human geography

Political science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

RCLCO is seeking driven, analytically minded students for a paid Summer 2027 internship with its REE team. The role offers hands-on experience on active client engagements and exposure to real estate development, markets, and strategy.

Interns will contribute to client work, learn to build market analyses and financial models, and may be invited back for future opportunities. Location options include Austin, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.