Summer Internship

About Us: At Griffis Residential, we believe in creating exceptional living experiences for our residents. With a portfolio of luxury apartment homes across the country, we take pride in our commitment to providing unmatched comfort and convenience. Our team thrives on fostering a sense of community and delivering exceptional customer service.

Are you a dynamic, people-oriented individual with a passion for real estate and customer service? Look no further! Griffis Residential, a leading property management company, is seeking a Summer Intern to join our vibrant team and make a lasting impact on our growing community.

Summary

Over the course of an 11-week program, Interns will be based at a community in their market. The Interns will receive hands-on training for a variety of property management functions (leasing, customer service, budgeting, market pricing, financial forecasting, and community maintenance). Interns will create, prepare, and present a project that addresses a specific business need at the conclusion of the program.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with community teams to answer inquiries and manage resident accounts
• Shadow leasing consultants and learn how to show apartments to prospective residents
• Prepare and organize materials for move-ins and move-outs
• Develop and present a capstone project that addresses a real business need and provides actionable recommendations
• Handle day-to-day office tasks, including answering phones, preparing for tours and move-ins, and other leasing responsibilities
• Complete additional operations and philanthropy projects
• Assist with apartment management operations by working alongside all on-site associates
• Travel to communities of various sizes to allow for additional development
• May be assigned leadership opportunities for tasks and projects
• Manage time effectively between on-site responsibilities, projects, and program-related meetings
• Learn and utilize multiple online platforms and software tools used in leasing and property management
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer (June through early August), including weekends
• Availability to attend onboarding training the first week of June
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree with an anticipated graduation date between 6 months to 1 year in the future

• Have an interest in Property Management, Hospitality, or Business Operations and Management
• Must have reliable transportation since travel is required to various local Griffis properties throughout the program
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with others

• Commitment to providing exceptional service and creating positive guest experiences

• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
• Proven dependability and reliability
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive work environment

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.