Position: Community Residential Summer Internship Program: Reports to Vice President of Associate Development:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Columbia Residential Internship is a structured eight-week development initiative designed to expose emerging professionals to the multifamily real estate business while completing a concentrated, high- impact project within a primary area of interest. The program is centrally governed by Learning & Development to ensure consistency, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Talent pipeline development.
• Brand reputation.
• Early career engagement.
• The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about learning and have a sincere interest in real estate development, property management, asset management, finance, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and within teams on special projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel a plus.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must handle confidential and non-routine information with sensitivity.

PROGRAM DESIGN OVERVIEW:

Duration: 8 Weeks (June 1- July 24)

Governance: Learning & Development

Model: Concentrated Project + Organizational Leader Exposure

Each intern:

Other Requirements:

To Apply:

• All candidates must submit a 500-word-or-fewer essay describing their interest in real estate development and property management to: humanresources@columbiares.com.
• Selected candidates will participate in a panel interview.
• The deadline for applying is Friday, April 13, 2026.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• The application process is open to all college students and recent college graduates.

This job description should not be considered all-inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected job duties and responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities described are not permanent and may be modified an any time. At the request of management, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties within the scope of our work with little to no advance notice.

Our Mission:

To provide quality affordable housing for low and moderate-income families.

To provide an environment for its team members to excel and be recognized and rewarded for their accomplishments.

To provide the principals and partners a fair return on their effort and investments.

Core Values:

EXCELLENCE | INTEGRITY | RESPONSIBILITY | RESPONSIVENESS |RESPECT | CHARACTER