Summer 2027 Internship - Human Resources - Cleveland

BEREC Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship

Exposure to HR operations

Job summary

BEREC Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital, LLC is seeking a passionate Summer Intern to join the HR team as an Employee Experience Intern. You will help plan engagement initiatives, assist onboarding, and support surveys, while gaining exposure to the real estate capital markets and HR operations.

You'll collaborate with Talent Acquisition on scholarships and cross-functional communications, while developing skills in Workday and internal documentation.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Desire to support and learn more about the commercial real estate industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Passionate about employee engagement, culture, and workplace well-being.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives, events, and programs.
• Support onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a smooth experience for new hires.
• Help gather and analyze employee feedback through surveys and focus groups.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on initiatives related to foundation scholarship fundraising.
• Passive recruitment efforts on platforms like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Handshake for entry-level positions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote internal communications and culture-building efforts.
• Maintain and update employee experience resources and documentation.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve employee satisfaction and workplace culture.
• Assist with administrative tasks and project coordination as needed

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Independent and collaborative work

Desire to learn HR in real estate

Education

Undergraduate sophomore or junior in HR/psych/communications/business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

The Summer Intern will be a passionate and proactive Employee Experience Intern to join our HR team. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about creating meaningful workplace experiences, fostering employee engagement, and supporting a culture of inclusion and belonging. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that enhance the employee’s journey from onboarding to recognition and beyond. The Summer Intern Program will introduce you to BWE, the capital markets industry, and our outstanding professionals. Program participants will receive exposure to various workplace experiences, employee engagements, onboarding, I-9’s, recruiting, and other human resources best practices.

BWE is a national, full-service commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company that puts people and communities first.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning and executing employee engagement initiatives, events, and programs.
• Support onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a smooth experience for new hires.
• Help gather and analyze employee feedback through surveys and focus groups.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team on initiatives related to foundation scholarship fundraising.
• Passive recruitment efforts on platforms like Indeed, LinkedIn, and Handshake for entry-level positions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote internal communications and culture-building efforts.
• Maintain and update employee experience resources and documentation.
• Contribute creative ideas to improve employee satisfaction and workplace culture.
• Assist with administrative tasks and project coordination as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate sophomore or junior; pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Desire to support and learn more about the commercial real estate industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Passionate about employee engagement, culture, and workplace well-being.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

DESIRED

• Desire to learn strategic HR initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
• Hands-on experience in employee engagement and HR Operations
• Exposure to the primary property types, including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, and lodging.
• Experience with Workday.
• Mentorship and professional development Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact employee satisfaction.
• Strong self-starter and inquisitive.
• Entrepreneurial work ethic.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. We encourage you to explore the career opportunities we have available here at BWE! Please note, BWE will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. BWE is a national, full-service commercial and multifamily mortgage banking company that puts people and communities first. Our people are our greatest assets and create the work environment that makes BWE a place of growth, productivity, and ingenuity.