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Real Estate Intern

Berger Commercial Realty
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Position:             REAL ESTATE INTERN (Commercial Real Estate)

Location:             Fort Lauderdale, Florida (in-office)

Job Type:            Paid Internship; semester-based with potential extension

Classification:    Part-Time Internship 

 

Internship Description:
Berger Commercial Realty Corp. is seeking a motivated student interested in gaining hands-on experience in commercial real estate. This paid internship is designed to provide exposure to the day-to-day operations of a commercial real estate management company, including property operations, accounting and finance support, asset analysis, tenant and vendor coordination, brokerage, and marketing-related projects. The intern will work closely with property management, accounting, and leadership team members to develop practical business skills and a stronger understanding of the commercial real estate industry.

 

INTERNSHIP FOCUS AREAS

  • Accounting/Finance: Assist with invoice review, expense tracking, budget support, rent roll updates, financial reporting, and basic account reconciliations.
  • Real Estate Management: Support property managers with tenant communication, vendor coordination, work order tracking, property files, and operational follow-up.
  • Asset Analysis: Assist with market research, property performance summaries, lease abstract review, occupancy reporting, and data collection related to commercial assets.
  • Marketing: Help prepare property information, update marketing materials, support listing presentations, organize property photos or descriptions, and assist with social media or outreach projects.
  • Participate in special projects based on the intern’s area of study, business needs, and learning goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with administrative and project-based tasks that support commercial property management operations.
  • Help gather, organize, and maintain property, tenant, vendor, financial, and marketing information.
  • Support preparation of spreadsheets, reports, presentations, and internal summaries.
  • Communicate professionally with internal team members and, when appropriate, assist with tenant or vendor follow-up under supervision.
  • Attend team meetings, property-related discussions, or site visits as assigned to gain practical industry exposure.
  • Complete assigned projects in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Open to undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong interest in commercial real estate, property management, investment analysis, finance, marketing, or business operations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with ARGUS, Yardi, or similar real estate/property management software is helpful but not required.
  • Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
  • Detail-oriented, dependable, professional, and willing to learn in a fast-paced business environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle business information responsibly.
  • Previous office, customer service, accounting, marketing, or real estate-related experience is helpful but not required.

INTERNSHIP TERM

  • This is a paid internship and is not limited to academic credit or accreditation requirements.
  • Internship may be offered during the fall, spring, or summer semester based on business needs and student availability.
  • Schedule may be part-time and flexible around class schedules, subject to department needs.
  • Interns are expected to commit to approximately 15–20 hours per week during the semester, with scheduling flexibility based on class schedules and business needs.
  • Internship may be extended for an additional semester and may lead to a permanent hired position based on performance, business needs, and mutual interest.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Current resume.
  • Brief cover letter or statement of interest explaining the applicant’s interest in commercial real estate and preferred internship focus area.
  • Availability for the semester, including preferred start date and weekly schedule.

Berger Commercial Realty Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current applicants to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.