Intern – Development

Description

Overview

Support the Development Team across all phases of the real estate development lifecycle, including site evaluation, project planning, financial analysis, and implementation of affordable multifamily housing developments from concept through conversion to permanent financing.

Position Details

• Full-Time
• Internship
• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• Monday - Friday
• Hybrid

Location

This position is not fully remote. Candidates must reside in Mount Laurel, NJ or within commuting distance to maintain in-office presence. While some remote work is permitted, regular in-office attendance is an essential function of the role. The Mount Laurel office will serve as your base office.

Responsibilities / Key Focus Areas to Include

• 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.

Experience

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

· Professional experience in real estate, finance, construction, or community development (preferred).

· Familiarity with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC or Section 8 (preferred).

Education / Training

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Requirements

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

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

The salary range for this position is $25.00 per hour. The actual compensation may vary depending on a wide range of factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, certifications, location, etc. This range does not include additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.   

APPLY TODAY via our website link: http://www.careersatconifer.com complete our application process and attach your resume. You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team!   

Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.