Real Estate Intern - Charleston, SC

Books A Million; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Books-A-Million is seeking a Real Estate Intern for our Charleston, SC office. The role supports the Real Estate team with market research, site analysis, asset management, and deal support, under the VP of Real Estate in Charleston.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors/seniors in Real Estate/Finance/Business, with strong analytical skills, Excel/PowerPoint proficiency, and a drive to learn how a national retailer makes real estate decisions.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or rising senior pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools.
• Ability to work on-site at our Charleston, SC office.

Responsibilities

• Support market & site research for potential new store locations.
• Analyze competitors, retailers, and surrounding trade areas.
• Assist with portfolio analysis and deal support.
• Organize and maintain real estate data and property information.
• Identify opportunities to improve team processes and analysis.
• Support active deals with research, maps, and presentations.
• Develop letters of intent with brokers.
• Prepare final summary of key findings and opportunities.

Skills

Analytical and research skills

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Clear written and verbal communication

Multi-project management

Education

Rising junior or rising senior pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Job

Books-A-Million is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, and operates a family of brands that includes Books-A-Million, 2nd & Charles, Joe Muggs, and Yogurt Mountain. Our Real Estate team finds and evaluates new store locations across the country, manages our existing real estate portfolio, and supports active deals from research through negotiation. This part-time internship (maximum 20 hours per week) is based at our Charleston, South Carolina office and runs January 25 – April 23, 2027. The intern will gain a clear understanding of the real estate investment process, day-to-day business functions, and how real estate decisions are made.

• Location: Charleston, SC
• Position Type: Part-time internship, maximum 20 hours per week
• Pay: $17 per hour

Role Summary

The Real Estate Intern will provide additional capacity to support the Real Estate team’s growing workload across site research, market analysis, asset management, and deal support. Working with our Vice President of Real Estate in Charleston, the intern will research and analyze markets for new Books-A-Million and 2nd & Charles locations, maintain accurate property and market information, and help the team evaluate opportunities more efficiently. This role suits a curious, self-motivated student with a passion for real estate who wants hands‑on exposure to how a national retailer makes real estate decisions.

Role Responsibilities

Market & Site Research

• Complete market and demographic research for potential new store locations using mapping and demographic software.
• Analyze competitors, retailers, and surrounding trade areas.
• Make recommendations based on market analysis to aid in the decision‑making process.
• Assist with sales, store, and real estate portfolio analysis.
• Organize and maintain real estate data and property information.
• Help identify opportunities to improve the team’s processes and analysis.
• Support active deals with research, analysis, maps, and presentations.
• Participate in the deal‑making process by working with brokers to develop letters of intent.
• Create brochures and marketing packages to market AGP Properties to prospective tenants.
• Build constructive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and external business partners.
• Attend meetings, strategic planning sessions, and coaching and feedback activities.
• Prepare a final summary of key findings and opportunities identified during the internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Role Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Rising junior or rising senior pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Hands‑on experience using AI tools.
• Ability to work on‑site at our Charleston, SC office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to understand and interpret data and draw conclusions.
• Experience with financial models, comparable‑property analysis, or real estate databases.
• Assertiveness, intellectual and business curiosity, and self‑motivation.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Program Length: January 25 – April 23, 2027.
• Schedule: Part‑time, maximum 20 hours per week, at the Charleston office (129 Broad Street, Charleston, SC).
• Travel: Occasional travel to review markets with the Real Estate team, up to 25%.
• Mentorship: Guidance from our Vice President of Real Estate in Charleston.
• Capstone: A final summary of key findings and opportunities identified during the internship.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit at a computer or desk for extended periods of time; use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone and for repetitive motion activities; lift objects up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance; communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device; and stand, walk, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job.

The Perks

At Books‑A‑Million, we believe in taking care of our team members, including our interns. As part of the team, you’ll enjoy:

• Employee Discounts: Discounts on books and other products across our stores.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Books‑A‑Million is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We celebrate and embrace differences, and we strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued and empowered. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their background or personal characteristics. We are dedicated to creating a culture of respect, equity, and opportunity for all employees, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.