Property Management Intern

Acadia (NYSE:AKR), headquartered in Rye, New York, Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) is an equity real estate investment trust focused on delivering long-term, profitable growth via its dual – core and investment management – platforms.

Our energized team is accomplishing this goal by building a best-in-class, location-driven core real estate portfolio with meaningful concentrations of assets in the nation's most dynamic urban and street-retail corridors, including those in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Dallas, and Boston. At the same time, we manage opportunistic and value-add investments through our investment management platform.

This is an onsite paid internship based in Acadia's satellite office in Chicago, Illinois. The intern will work onsite with the Chicago Property Management team and remotely with Acadia's corporate office in New York where additional interns will be based. This 10-week program will commence on May 26, 2026 and conclude on August 6, 2026.

Acadia is currently seeking a qualified intern to join its Property Management group in Chicago, who can participate in the day-to-day operations of retail and commercial real estate properties. The successful intern will learn a variety of property management operational strategies, including tenant relations and the selection and supervision of service companies through job shadowing.  Interns will be encouraged to learn as much as possible about Acadia and how all of the various departments inter-relate during their experience with us. The intern should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in how successful retail and commercial real estate properties operate.

INTERNS WILL BE EXPOSED TO & PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Commercial real estate management with an emphasis on retail store and shopping center management
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Assist in bidding, negotiating & managing vendor contracts 
• Involvement in building & mechanical systems.

Requirements: 

• Must have completed junior year of college
• Must be enrolled in a college degree program at an accredited institution
• Must be able to work onsite in Chicago, IL
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US without a visa or sponsorship 

Desired Characteristics: 

• Highly self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented 
• Ability to prioritize challenging work schedule/multi-task
• Strong communications skills (verbal, written and listening)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel 
• Passionate to learn about commercial real estate

Internship Benefits Overview

Acadia's internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of commercial real estate, supported by a robust structure designed to foster both professional and personal growth. Key benefits include:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Eligibility
   Interns are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, offering a head start on long-term financial planning.
• Pre-Tax Commuter Savings
• Dedicated Mentorship
   Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance, feedback, and career development support throughout the program.
• Immersive Industry Experience
  Interns gain comprehensive exposure to the commercial real estate industry through:
  • Cross-functional team engagement
  • Onsite property tours for real-world context
  • A collaborative, hands-on group project
  • Direct access to CEO and senior leadership team

This immersive program is designed to provide meaningful insights into our business and culture, equipping interns with valuable skills and connections for their future careers.

An estimate of the current compensation for this position is $20.00 – 23.00 an hour.

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Acadia Realty is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability