Real Estate & Development Intern: Site & Permitting

flyzipline; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Zipline invites a Real Estate & Development Intern to join our San Francisco office and help expand the physical infrastructure that enables fast, reliable drone deliveries. You will support projects from early site identification through approvals and development, contributing to sites that serve customers and communities.

You will learn from experienced partners across Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, Government Affairs, and Communications while tackling real-world challenges at the

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources, identify potential risks, and form a clear recommendation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgement to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support market screening and site selection by evaluating zoning, land-use requirements, setbacks, utilities, easements, environmental conditions, and airspace considerations.
• Assess potential sites for feasibility and risk, identifying permitting hurdles, title issues, infrastructure constraints, and other factors that could affect development.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to translate technical requirements into practical site criteria, scopes of work, site plans, and permit-ready materials.
• Learn how projects move through local approval processes by working with city planners, zoning officials, building departments, and external consultants.
• Coordinate with landlords, brokers, and real estate partners to evaluate site readiness and support negotiations, including letters of intent, leases, and required exhibits.
• Prepare comparative site analyses, deal memos, and recommendation summaries that help cross-functional teams make informed investment and development decisions.
• Build project-management skills by maintaining timelines, budget estimates, and entitlement trackers, communicating progress to stakeholders, and preparing complete handoff packages for downstream teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in real estate or related field

Job description

Zipline invites a Real Estate & Development Intern to join our San Francisco office and help expand the physical infrastructure that enables fast, reliable drone deliveries. You will support projects from early site identification through approvals and development, contributing to sites that serve customers and communities.

You will learn from experienced partners across Real Estate, Engineering, Operations, Government Affairs, and Communications while tackling real-world challenges at the