Property Operations Intern

Location: NY - 1271 AoA - 24

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General Summary of Property Operations:

Commercial Real Estate Property Operations team oversees the daily operations of commercial properties. The role requires a blend of property management expertise, financial acumen, and strong communication skills. Their primary duties include:

Tenant Relations

Leasing

Property Maintenance

Financial Management

Compliance

Contract Management

General Summary of Internship role:

This full-time (33 -35 hours/week) internship opportunity will be performed in-office at Rockefeller Group headquarters located in Midtown Manhattan. Housing and transportation are the responsibility of the candidate. This internship will run during the summer of 2027, from Monday, May 24, 2027, through Friday, August 13, 2027.

The Summer Intern will assist the Property Operations team with tasks and assignments related to the functions and requirements of the Property Operations Office.  They will provide support for the Property Manager, Assistant Property Manager, Property Assistants/Coordinators, Security Staff, and Chief Engineer as needed.

They will rotate at 4-week intervals among Rockefeller Group’s three core holdings: 745 Seventh Avenue, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, and 1271 Avenue of the Americas, gaining a total of 12 weeks of hands-on Property Operations experience.

Please note:

Property Operations interns are not working with Real Estate Development teams

This is an in-office position in our NYC location

We do not provide housing or a housing stipend

Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Summer Intern may assist Property Operations team in various activities and will gain exposure to many areas within the Property Operations Department, including but not limited to:

Scheduling and overseeing contractors/vendors

Prioritizing “in-house” vendor assignments and minor maintenance issues

Budgeting for minor maintenance requirements and supply/equipment purchases

Meeting with clients regarding minor facilities issues, solutions, and remediation

Participating in building inspections

Interacting with tenants and receiving requests for information and services Creating work orders for tenant services

Maintaining tenant/contractor/vendor databases and files

Assisting with Ad Hoc Projects as directed

Processing of vendor contracts, purchase orders and invoices

Education Requirements:

Candidate for a bachelor’s degree entering junior or senior year.  A concentration in property management/operations and/or real estate is preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills Requirements:

Demonstrated interest in real estate and/or property management/operations

Must be a self-starter and can work independently

A motivated and cooperative attitude

Must have attention-to-detail and excellent organizational skills

Possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Must have good time management skills

Excellent computer skills are required. Knowledge of relevant operations software such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position responsibilities are subject to change, consistent with business needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship for the Company.

Rockefeller Group International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Our aim is to continue to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that promotes inclusiveness and emphasizes individual initiative, continuous improvement, and teamwork to deliver the highest quality real estate and services throughout the United States.

Rockefeller Group offers a competitive benefits package. Please click here to view a comprehensive list of benefits.

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised periodically to meet the changing needs of the Company at the sole discretion of management. Position responsibilities are subject to change, consistent with business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the Company.

Rockefeller Group International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. Our aim is to continue to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that promotes inclusiveness and emphasizes individual initiative, continuous improvement and teamwork to deliver the highest quality real estate and services throughout the United States.