Originations Intern (Summer 2027)
Lincoln Avenue Communities
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- SpringMarket researchCRM
- Work
- On-site in Santa Monica · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About Lincoln Avenue Communities
Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) is a mission-driven real estate private equity firm focused on developing and preserving affordable housing.
The Opportunity & Our Summer Internship Program
Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) is seeking a Summer Analyst to join its Originations team for a 10-week program. This program offers hands-on experience in affordable multifamily real estate, focusing on identifying, sourcing, and evaluating investment opportunities.
Program Details
- Duration: 10 weeks (Monday, June 7 – Friday, August 13)
- Eligibility: Current college seniors graduating in Spring 2027 and rising seniors graduating in Spring 2028.
- Work Structure: Full-time (5 days in the office)
- Pay: Undergraduate Students ($25/hr) | Graduate-level Students ($32/hr)
- Housing/Living Stipends: Available for students residing outside of Los Angeles County.
What You’ll Do
As an Originations Summer Analyst, you will work alongside the team to:
- Identify and source new acquisition opportunities across the country.
- Conduct targeted outreach, market research, and relationship building.
- Connect LAC with property owners and industry partners.
- Uncover potential investment opportunities and support the growth of the acquisition pipeline.
- Proactively originate and analyze new opportunities.
- Effectively manage relationships.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of new opportunities.
- Identify potential deals and cultivate value-add relationships.
- Administer outreach sequences and assist with follow-up on leads.
- Help maintain the CRM contact database to prospect for new deals.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for individuals with strong analytical and communication skills, and a genuine interest in real estate investing, business development, and relationship building.
- Ability to take full ownership of roles and responsibilities while collaborating with the team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Great time management skills and the ability to execute potential investments quickly.
- Good presentation and communication (oral and verbal) skills.
- Impeccable organization and follow-through skills.
- A natural drive to build relationships.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.