Development Intern - Summer 2026

Description

Roers Companies is seeking an energetic, dedicated professional to join our team in Plymouth, MN as a Development Intern for Summer 2026.

About Us

Roers Companies is a 2025 USA Today Top Workplace and a national leader in multifamily real estate investment, development, construction, and property management. Headquartered in Plymouth, Minnesota, we’re on a mission to elevate multifamily housing by developing and operating market-rate and affordable apartments in growing neighborhoods. Since our founding in 2012, Roers Cos. has developed more than $4 billion in real estate, representing 15,000+ homes across the Midwest, Mountain Southwest, and Sunbelt regions. Our team thrives on purpose-filled work, an entrepreneurial spirit, and unlimited growth potential.   

About You

You’re passionate about your work and strive to achieve ambitious goals. You offer an extra hand and aren’t afraid to ask for help when needed. You act with integrity and empathy for the people around you. You get the big picture while executing the little details. In other words, you share our corporate values—passion, work ethic, teamwork, integrity, and ownership mindset.  

Responsibilities

• Conducts market analysis and project feasibility
• Researches the market viability of new projects
• Originates new projects in various markets
• Compiles financing request packages for lenders, investors, and state agencies.
• Models proforma and discounted cash flows for affordable housing and market rate transactions
• Secures financing (low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae/HUD debt financing)
• Works through closing and due diligence checklists to get to a financial closing.
• Reviews investment agreements and contracts
• Project planning
• Partners with construction to learn about the design process
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Current undergraduate of a four-year Bachelor degree program in Real Estate, Finance, or related field
• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Active participation in Real Estate clubs/groups preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong  interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel,  One Note, Outlook, Power Point, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exceptional communication skills and  ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Financially astute with a strong  attention to detail and the ability to analyze complex deals in an efficient manner.
• Capacity to work cross functionally with  various departments.
• Superior organization skills and the  ability to multi-task, prioritize, and deliver results in a timely manner.
• Entrepreneurial  ownership mindset –makes smart decisions for business, puts clients and teammates first, collaborative, inquisitive, self-motivated, and operates  on trust (not fear).
• High  integrity – trusted, direct, truthful. Embodies confidence and admits mistakes.
• Works as a team player. Operates with the understanding that we do our best when we work together. 
• Passionate  about your work and our company goals and vision.
• Work Ethic – willing to go above and beyond.
• Strive to achieve ambitious goals - loves to be challenged, determined to win,  works tirelessly to achieve results. 
• Ability  to organize and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines.
• Ability to perform the physical functions of the position, which may include, but are not limited to; ability to walk property, including up to 6 flights of stairs, to complete physical inspections.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed,  professional appearance.

Benefits & Perks for Development Intern

Our part - time employees are eligible for these benefits and perks:

• 401k Match
• Free Stays in our Properties’ Guest Suites
• Free Weekly Office lunches and Fully Stocked Fridge

Pay: $22.00 / hr

Roers Companies is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. 

Roers Companies participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For further information about the federal E-Verify program, please click to see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters. 

Candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle report.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a survey at this link:

https://go.apply.ci/s/83Iy24550b

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