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Conifer Realty · 6 hours ago

Intern – Development

Mount Laurel, NJ

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Conifer Realty is focused on affordable multifamily housing developments, and they are seeking an Intern to support the Development Team across all phases of the real estate development lifecycle. The role involves assisting with project management, conducting market research, supporting financial modeling, and contributing to funding applications.

Building MaterialConstructionProperty ManagementReal Estate

Responsibilities

Assisting Development Managers and Coordinators with day-to-day project management

Conducting market research and analyzing economic, demographic, and real estate data (e.g., rents, income levels, capture rates, population trends)

Reviewing local land use and zoning regulations to assess site feasibility

Supporting financial modeling and analysis, including evaluating loan and grant term sheets related to tax credit programs

Analyzing state Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) to identify threshold requirements and scoring criteria

Contributing to the preparation of affordable housing funding applications across multiple states

Assisting with the permitting process, including municipal approvals and utility coordination

Coordinating proposals and managing relationships with third-party consultants (e.g., architects, engineers, environmental specialists)

Performing additional tasks and special projects as assigned

Qualification

Financial analysisMarket researchMicrosoft ExcelReal estate knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementProblem-solvingSelf-motivated

Required

Prior internship and/or coursework in real estate, finance, community development, or urban planning (required)

Currently enrolled in a Master's program in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field; or Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program, with a focus on Real Estate, Tax, Land Use, or a related area

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Ability to interpret complex documents (e.g., loan agreements, construction contracts)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Clear and effective written and verbal communication

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Highly organized with strong time management

Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment

Light work that may require walking, stooping, crouching, and lifting to 10 pounds on occasion