Summer 2027 Internship - Houston Consulting

John Burns Research and Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

John Burns Research and Consulting in Houston, TX offers a 10-week Summer Internship with our Texas and Real Estate Consulting groups. You will work on real-time client projects, including a capstone presentation at the end of the period.

Interns work 40 hours per week in our Houston office. We seek rising seniors/graduate students in Economics, Finance, Real Estate or related fields with strong Excel skills, an interest in data visualization (Tableau), and solid writing ability.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.3 overall and major GPA 3.3.
• Rising seniors and graduate students (Graduating Spring 2027 - Spring 2028).
• Preferred fields: Economics, Finance, Real Estate or related field.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with data visualization (Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong writing to convey analyses clearly.

Responsibilities

• Present housing, demographic, and economic data in reports and visuals for clients.
• Maintain databases of external information and support consulting teams.
• Analyze locations relative to housing proposals and contribute to capstone projects.
• Support real estate development projects for clients including developers and investors.

Skills

Excel

Tableau

R (not required)

Public data sources familiarity

Strong writing

Team player

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Education

Economics / Finance / Real Estate (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Excel

R

Job description

2027 Summer Internship Program

Would you like to work for an organization committed to your professional development and personal success? John Burns Research and Consulting is an award-winning “Best Place to Work” that invests in our people through learning opportunities, professional experiences, and peer mentorship.

John Burns Research and Consulting is looking for talented students who are passionate, articulate, likable, and smart to provide the most trusted source of U.S. housing analysis and help our clients make the most informed decisions possible.

The Burns Internship provides meaningful work experiences and ongoing support and guidance to ensure you have valuable experience and prepare you for a professional career.

This Consulting intern will be working with our Texas and Real Estate Consulting groups. This is an in-person internship in our Houston, Texas office.

Program Details

As an intern, you'll begin the summer orientation delivered by experienced team members, similar to the training received by new employees. You will be working on real-time client projects, as well as a capstone project. Your capstone project will be a significant, strategic project that aligns with our real business needs and initiatives. At the end of your 10-week internship, you will do a final presentation of your capstone project, and what you learned throughout your internship.

• May 26th – August 6th
• June 16th – August 27th

(If the dates don’t work 100% for you, please still apply, and we can discuss.)

• Interns will work 40 hours per week in our Houston, Texas office.
• Salary is $25/hour.
• Positions will be posted for students to apply in October, and each position will be posted for two weeks.
• Positions will be posted until Friday, November 6th, 2026.
• Offers will be extended by Friday, December 18th, 2026

What You Will Learn

• Understanding our organization, industry, clients, and professional experience by working with our team members on their daily tasks.
• The opportunity to develop professional and technical skills necessary for success in the business world by working with teams within our company.

Projects Our Interns May Work On

• You will be tasked with presenting housing, demographic, and economic data in tables, graphs, and charts as part of custom-made consulting reports.
• You will also be asked to maintain several databases of external information.
• As a part of supporting the consulting teams, you will analyze and present conclusions on specific locations relative to for-sale and for-rent housing proposals.
• You will work on special projects, conducting research and assisting the consulting team.
• A single manager will supervise your day-to-day interactions, but you will work with and support a larger team of consultants.
• Your work will support work completed for real estate developers, private equity investors, and other capital sources.
• You will work on various real estate development projects, including single-family for-sale housing, master-planned communities, multi-family housing, build-to-rent housing, and commercial development.

How Do You Qualify

• Cumulative GPA: 3.3
• Major GPA: 3.3
• Rising seniors and graduate students (Graduating Spring 2027 - Spring 2028)
• Preferred Fields of study: Economics, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques, such as Tableau, is a plus
  • R is a preferred (not required) skill.
  • Some familiarity with publicly available/government data sources is a preferred (not required) skill.
• Writing Skills: Strong writing to convey analysis clearly and concisely
• Interest: Curiosity and desire to work in the housing industry, focusing on data analysis, data visualization, and macroeconomic research
• Collaborative team player
• Attention to detail
• A strong work ethic
• A great attitude
• A willingness to learn new skills

Join our team at John Burns Research and Consulting, LLC, a leading provider of independent subscription research and customized consulting services for the US housing industry. Our founder, John Burns, started the company in 2001 with the aim of revolutionizing the housing market analysis. Today, we have a team of highly passionate research analysts and consultants nationwide who work together to provide the most trusted source of US housing analysis and consulting services.

At John Burns Research and Consulting, LLC, we are proud of our award-winning culture, which includes recognition as Great Places to Work, Gallup Employee Engagement, Certified Evergreen by the Tugboat Institute, and Great Places to Work. If you want to be part of a well-established, dynamic, and high-performing team that takes it to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.