Commercial Real Estate Summer Intern Job at Arboreal Management, Seattle, WA

TjVVQi9ia21RR3RTZGMxOFJPU2ZwQ1FaRmc9PQ==
  • Arboreal Management
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Seattle, WA | Full-time | Summer 2026

Great Expectations SPC ( and our affiliate Arboreal Management LLC) are looking for sharp, entrepreneurial summer interns who want real exposure to commercial real estate, property operations, and affordable housing development.

This is not a coffee-run internship.

You’ll work directly with leadership on real projects: underwriting deals, market research, rent comps, leasing strategy, portfolio analysis, and property operations. You’ll spend time in the field leasing apartments, meeting residents, touring properties, and learning what acaSummer Analyst Intern – Real Estate & Housing

About us

Great Expectations SPC is a mission-driven real estate company focused on solving housing affordability through smart investment, development, and operations.

Our sister company, Arboreal Management LLC , manages thousands of apartment homes across the Pacific Northwest. Together, we acquire, develop, own, and operate housing at scale — from affordable housing development to day-to-day property management to investment and asset management.

Our mission is simple:

Below market rents for residents. Above market returns for investors.

We believe great housing can be both impactful and financially successful.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a few high-energy college students to join us for the summer.

This is an internship for people who want to learn by doing.

You may spend one day:

  • touring competing apartment communities

  • gathering rent comps and market intelligence

  • helping lease apartments

  • meeting property teams and residents

  • analyzing occupancy, pricing, and leasing funnels

And the next day:

  • helping underwrite a new acquisition

  • building Excel models

  • researching development opportunities

  • analyzing investment returns

  • supporting executive projects

You’ll get exposure to:

  • Property management operations

  • Commercial leasing

  • Asset management

  • Real estate underwriting

  • Affordable housing finance

  • Market research & competitive analysis

  • Development & acquisitions

What we’re looking for

You do not need real estate experience.

You do need:

  • Strong work ethic

  • Comfort talking with people

  • Good judgment

  • Strong Excel / analytical ability

  • Curiosity about business, investing, or housing

  • Willingness to get out in the field and make things happen

  • A little competitive fire

Ideal backgrounds:

  • Business / Finance

  • Economics

  • Real Estate

  • Urban Planning

  • Engineering / Math / Computer Science

  • Or simply someone sharp with hustle

Compensation

Paid internship
Competitive hourly pay + potential leasing bonuses for strong performers.

Why this is different

Most internships let you watch.

This one lets you build.

You’ll see how deals are made, how buildings operate, how value is created, and how housing actually works — from the leasing office to the investment committee.

If commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, investing, or housing policy interests you, this is a rare chance to get real operating exposure.

To apply

Send us:

  • Your resume

  • A short note on why this interests you

  • Anything you’ve built, sold, led, or hustled on (school project, business, club, side hustle, anything)

We care more about drive and horsepower than pedigree. ually drives asset performance.

If you’re smart, curious, and willing to hustle, you’ll leave the summer knowing more about multifamily real estate than many people learn in years.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Summer work, Second job, Summer internship, Work at office

Similar Jobs

Jimmy John's

In-Shopper Job at Jimmy John's

We are looking for the next ROCK STAR to join our family at Jimmy Johns!!! Part-time positions are available in most locations. Delivery Drivers must understand the importance of the customer experience and understand that they are the Face of Jimmy Johns. Real people...

Dollar General

STORE MANAGER IN SOMERVILLE, TN Job at Dollar General

 ...Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in... 

Eco Plus Solutions AB

German Speaking Travel Agent Job at Eco Plus Solutions AB

 ...sophisticated aptitude for the global aviation sector? We are currently headhunting dynamic Travel Consultants to join an exclusive mandate for a world-renowned international airline. Based at our state-of-the-art operations headquarters in Mosta, you will serve as the... 

Workiva

Summer 2026 Intern - Marketing Technology Job at Workiva

 ...The Marketing Technology Intern collaborates closely with Corporate Marketing, Digital Marketing...  ...opportunities to start in the Spring or Summer. Please see our start dates below and...  ...your availability. ~ Summer 2026 Internships: Monday, May 18, 2026 (40/hours per week... 

Menzies Aviation

Lead Passenger Service Agent Job at Menzies Aviation

 ...will be doing Computerized check-in of passengers for international and domestic travel Designate seat assignments Verify documentation...  ...board count Assist with various governmental agency requirements Announce arrivals and departures as necessary Assists...