Property Management Summer 2025 Internship - Chicago, IL
About Property Management:
JLL's Property Management is a comprehensive service that focuses on managing and optimizing the performance of real estate properties on behalf of owners or investors. JLL acts as a trusted advisor, helping clients maximize the value of their assets while providing exceptional tenant experiences. Through their expertise in lease administration, financial management, and maintenance coordination, JLL property managers ensure that properties are efficiently operated and deliver strong returns for their clients. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights, JLL enables seamless communication, streamlined operations, and informed decision-making. The property management business line at JLL presents an exciting opportunity for college students to gain valuable experience, develop diverse skills, and contribute to the success of real estate portfolios.
What the job involves:
We are currently seeking an Intern in Property Management join our team. In this role, you will learn the basics of property management, invoicing/payment systems, and tenant experience/support.
As an Intern in Property Management at JLL, you will:
- Process and code all accounts payable invoices at the property per established schedules.
- Ensure invoices are paid on time and review all past due invoices to ensure proper payment has been made. Research and request appropriate back-up from vendor if necessary.
- Send out rent statements to tenants in sufficient time according to accounting calendar.
- Collect rent and ensure accounts receivable balances are minimized at the property.
- Provide lease administration services to the property to include but not limited to lease abstraction and lease file maintenance.
- Track and maintain Certificates of Insurance; responsible for notifying tenants and vendors of expired COI's and COI requirements via letters.
- Maintain spreadsheet of COI's on file that detail the insured and the policy expiration.
- Generating contracts for services at the property per the direction and input of the General Manager.
- Complete assigned financial reporting tasks in support of client requirements.
- Assist the General Manager in preparation of the annual asset plan and budget.
- Provide quality assurance on contracted vendors as requested by the General Manager.
- Participate in the property’s Team Emergency Response Plan and procedures.
- Assist in Move-In/Move-Out processes and procedures.
- Answer telephones and greeting visitors.
- Administer tenant relations programs, including tenant events.
- Handle any tenant issues regarding maintenance or service requests quickly, passing along urgent matter to General Manager, when appropriate.
- Other duties as assigned by the General Manager falling within the reasonable expectations of an administrative position at a real estate services office.
Program Details
- Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025
- Location: Chicago, IL | Onsite
Education, Skills, and Experience
- Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree, with 2-3 years completed majoring in business or related field.
- Interest in property management
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative
- Comfortable with public speaking
- Ability to develop relationships
- Ability to problem solve and bring innovative ideas to a challenge
- Able to work independently, with minimal direction
- Ability to work well within a team environment
We do not offer relocation assistance or housing for our internship program.
Permanent US work authorization required.
About our Internship Program
Take the opportunity to start your career early in the commercial real estate field! Spend time learning what it’s like to work in the fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-oriented environment at JLL.
Interns are an important part of what makes JLL a great place to work. Within our program, interns are an integral part of our team working alongside real estate analysts, transaction professionals and other associates. You will gain valuable insight into the commercial real estate industry while being exposed to multiple lines of business over the course of your internship.