Intern - Real Estate

About this Opportunity:

At Regency Centers, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and we believe a talented team from differing backgrounds and experiences makes us better. We are seeking an Intern – Real Estate to join our Bethesda, Maryland regional office during the summer of 2025. This internship will provide exposure to several key areas of commercial real estate through hands-on experience and training in some or all of the following functions: Leasing, Property Operations, Construction/Development, and Investments. Assignments given will include a mix of performing daily tasks while shadowing one or more experienced real estate professionals and completing or assisting with assigned work projects. This internship will involve working approximately 40 hours per week (in person in our Bethesda office) for a duration of approximately 8 weeks. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

Leasing:

 

• Assisting in identifying prospective tenants and presenting opportunities
• Assisting in analysis and underwriting for new and renewal deals
• Assisting with incoming leasing inquires and sourcing leads; maintaining a database of local and regional contacts
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of direct marketing
• Conducting market studies and comp reports, and work with the team on a tenant void analysis for targeted shopping centers
• Researching and reporting on CRM and deal generating platforms
• Participating in property visits, showings, and prospective tenant meetings
• Creating and developing merchandising plans for select shopping centers

Property Operations:

• Working with tenants and vendors as directed by the Property Management team 
• Shadowing Property Managers in their visits (e.g. for inspections) to shopping center properties

Investments:

 

• Working with the team to evaluate potential acquisition and development opportunities
• Assisting in the due diligence and underwriting of potential acquisitions and developments
• Learning about market research, demographic studies, and overall site analysis

Construction/Development:

 

• Researching new exterior building materials
• Visiting in-process developments and working with on-site Project and Construction Managers 
• Assisting Construction team with monitoring the progress of new tenants or new development construction

Are You Qualified?

 

Required: 

• Must be a student in good standing at an accredited 4-year college or university, currently enrolled as a rising Senior (a Junior starting their Senior year in 2025)
• GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application
• Expressed interest in commercial real estate
• Intermediate level proficiency or higher with current Microsoft Office software (including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Internet research functionality
• Ability to learn new programs and software quickly
• Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day during a day shift in our Bethesda office

Preferred:

• Be enrolled in an industry-related degree program such as Real Estate or Business Administration
• Completion of real estate and/or business/finance courses

Personal Characteristics:

 

• Capable of precise written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong time management, priority setting, and organizational skills
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately
• Interpersonal savvy including the ability to work within a team environment, interact with various team members, and take direction from different sources 

A Little Bit About Us: 

We own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years. Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look™ program.  We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.

Benefits for Internships: 

After a specific waiting period, you may become eligible for participation in a 401(k)-profit sharing plan with company match, medical insurance with prescription drug coverage, and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits may be available depending on applicable state laws. 

*Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.