Real Estate Internship
This opportunity is available through Project Onramp, a Life Sciences industry initiative to help Pell granted undergraduates gain access to paid summer internships, industry mentors, and early career training. We are partnered with 100+ companies across the country, and have placed 1000 students in summer internships since 2019. You can read more about us here. PROJECT ONRAMP
THIS PROGRAM HAS NO COST TO STUDENTS. IT IS FREE.
Company: CBRE
Job Title: NY Tri State Internship
CBRE is the leading full service real estate services and investment organization in the world. A CBRE internship gives you a unique opportunity to get a head start in the commercial real estate industry by working alongside some of our top producing professionals. Our associates will gain valuable real-life experience and learn the business by working on CBRE projects.
CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2025. It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 20 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” in the real estate sector for nine years in a row. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE”.
The company serves real estate investors and occupiers through approximately 530+ offices worldwide (excluding affiliates). CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction, and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The CBRE NY Tri-State Internship accelerates your learning and development by providing you with a strong foundation upon which to build your commercial real estate sales career. This eight-week summer intern program will introduce you to our company, our fast-paced industry, and our world-class professionals. Program participants will receive real-world training and participate in networking and learning opportunities.
INTERNSHIP DATES: 8 weeks, beginning in June 2026 and ending in July 2026.
WORK TYPE: X On-site position
In-person at the office: 5 days per week
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct company, property, and industry-specific research
- Manage and update prospects in an internal tracking database
- Assist in developing and preparing marketing and presentation materials
- Track local and regional activity, e.g., economy, employment statistics, major company activity, industry trends and demographics that affect the local real estate market
- Contribute to special projects in support of business development
- Provide ongoing support with current deals, including market surveys, proposal reviews and summaries, lease reviews, financial analysis
DESIRED MAJORS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + SKILLS
*Current sophomores and juniors*
Majors: Business, Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Urban Planning
The internship is designed for results-oriented and entrepreneurial candidates with a strong academic background, preferably in business or real estate. Applicants should be self-motivated, creative, disciplined and exhibit a demonstrated interest in the commercial real estate industry.
Desire to work in the commercial real estate industry
Experience with MS Office with preferred experience in Salesforce and Tableau Strong presentation skills
Ability to network and develop strong relationships
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Candidates are required to live within a commutable distance of our New York City office.
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
APPLICATION/INTERVIEW PROCESS
NOTE: To be considered as a candidate for one of the Project Onramp reserved internships, you MUST be a Pell Grant recipient for the current school year. Reminder: This company is only seeking current sophomores and juniors.
- Verify Pell Grant status for the current school year: Take a screenshot of the Pell Grant section from your Financial Aid portal. Feel free to black out the dollar amounts. Send the screenshot via Handshake message or to my email: kevin.nicholas@lifesciencecares.org, **along with a PDF of your resume. Make sure your resume is saved as: First Name Last Name**
- Virtual Intro Meeting: Once I have received and reviewed your Pell Grant verification, I will email you to schedule a 30-35 mins video call in the coming days, which may include the weekend/off day, if possible. This is not a formal interview. It is an opportunity for me to meet you, learn a bit about your background and share important details about the Project Onramp program.
- Assuming the Intro Meeting goes smoothly, your resume will be submitted to the hiring team for priority review, as a member of Project Onramp.
- CBRE will contact candidates who have been selected for interviews.
- The interview will be an opportunity for candidates to discuss their background, interests, and experiences that have given them the skills and interest to thrive in this internship.
- Additional steps of the interview process will be shared when necessary.
INFORMATION FOR 2026 GRADUATES
Are you open to hiring 2026 graduates for a summer internship? No
PAY RATE
- $20/hr
LOCATION
- New York City Office, accessible by public transportation