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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT INTERN

CompanyTRELLIS MANAGEMENT CO
LocationMinneapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 27, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will respond to marketing leads, conduct property tours, and assist in the lease-up process by qualifying prospective residents through tax credit application processing. Responsibilities also include entering prospect and applicant data into Yardi and preparing/executing leases.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
67
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Based in Minneapolis, Trellis Mgmt, formerly BDC Management Co., has managed residential and commercial properties in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities since 1990. BDC was acquired by Community Housing Development Corporation (CHDC, owner and developer of affordable housing in Minnesota) in 2019. Together as Trellis, the organization will retain its core mission and operating philosophy including its historic focus on financial self-sufficiency. Trellis currently manages more than 50 developments consisting of 4,200 apartments and townhomes. The firm is committed to providing safe, decent, and sanitary housing for each and every resident while offering attentive and high-quality services to the communities we serve.
About the Role

Description

The Property Management Intern will earn a well-rounded knowledge of property management and affordable housing compliance skills by working alongside the Portfolio Managers of Trellis Management. 


In addition to the outlined duties and responsibilities, it is expected that the employee upholds a positive work environment and embodies Trellis' mission to cultivate a culture of collaboration, respect, trust, and open communication by assuming best intentions in all interactions, both internally and in service to the residents.


Key Responsibilities: 

  • Respond to marketing leads via email, phone or walk-in.
  • Conduct property tours virtually or in-person.
  • Enter prospects in Yardi.
  • Assist in the lease-up process by working with the Compliance team to qualify prospective resident households through processing tax credit applications (income, asset, student verifications, etc.)
  • Enter applicants in Yardi screening and monitor for results.
  • Prepare and execute the lease and attachments. 
  • Enter application fees, rent and deposits collected from applicants and new move-ins into Yardi and Rent Café.
  • Create and organize the resident file.

Training and Comprehension:

· Fair Housing Law.

· Policies, procedures, and reasonable accommodations.

· Knowledge and comprehension of various funding sources within Trellis Management properties and the eligibility requirements that are required by each source.

· Rent Café and Voyager training.

· Communication training, both verbal and written.

· Cyber Awareness Training.

· Other Trellis University Training as assigned.


In addition, the Property Management Intern will perform other reasonable business-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Professional and pleasant telephone manner.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

  • This internship is designed for candidates pursuing a degree in property management, business, or real estate. Applicants should be seeing to build a career in the property management or the real estate industry. 

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
  • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 
Key Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceMultitaskingMicrosoft Office SuiteProperty ToursLease ExecutionCompliance ProcessingData Entry
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