ERES Summer Intern

About the Role

Seeking a motivated Development & Acquisitions Intern for a focused summer 2027 project. This role offers hands-on experience in evaluating land opportunities, supporting development initiatives, and collaborating with leadership on strategic growth plans. Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of acquisition and development, and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Research & Analysis: Assist in researching potential land acquisition opportunities, including zoning, market trends, and feasibility studies.
• Site Evaluations: Participate in property visits and assessments to gather data on land suitability for development.
• Collaboration with Leaders: Work closely with development and acquisitions teams to align on project goals and investment strategies.
• Financial & Risk Assessment Support: Contribute to preliminary financial modeling and risk analysis for potential acquisitions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare clear summaries of findings and recommendations for leadership review.
• Final Presentation: Deliver a comprehensive presentation to senior stakeholders outlining research, analysis, and strategic recommendations.
• Local Travel: During the first two weeks, travel locally within Nashville (up to 25%) for site visits and team meetings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel locally (up to 25%).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

Travel Requirements

• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• To be eligible, candidates must be rising seniors or graduated at the time of the internship.
• Successful interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities following graduation.