Summer Intern — Property Operations & Leasing Support

Description

Reports To: Portfolio Manager (PM), Senior Portfolio Manager (SPM), Assistant Portfolio Manager, or Leasing Specialist (or a combination) 

Schedule: Part-time, summer (approximately 20 hours/week, including some weekend availability) 

Focus Areas: Field work & property inspections | Marketing & leasing support 

Location: Hybrid — in office and in the field at properties across the portfolio 

Job Overview 

The Summer Intern supports our Portfolio Management and Leasing teams by getting hands-on experience in two of the most important parts of property operations: field inspections and marketing/leasing. You will work directly alongside Portfolio Managers, Assistant Portfolio Managers, and Leasing Specialists to keep our properties show-ready, our prospects engaged, and our residents happy. This is a high-touch, high-visibility role designed for students who want a true on-the-ground introduction to the residential real estate industry. 

What You'll Do 

Field Work & Property Inspections  

Drive to properties across the portfolio to complete interior and exterior inspections. 

• Assist with Notice to Vacate inspections, move-out (MO) inspections, annual inspections, and quality control / final walk-throughs on rent-ready units. 
• Capture photos and video of property condition and upload to AppFolio. 
• Report property deficiencies and repair needs to the PM and Assistant Portfolio Manager (APM). 

Marketing & Leasing Support  

• Help create marketing advertisements using ShoMojo, Facebook, and other listing platforms to generate lead flow. 
• Schedule or coordinate professional photos of the property. 
• Respond to leads, support showings and open houses, and collect feedback from prospects to share with the PM. 
• Direct interested prospects to the application process. 
• Assist the Leasing Specialist with the leasing process from approved application through move-in, including PetScreening and security deposit collection. 
• Support move-in walk-throughs and lease delivery. 
• Help draft leases for PM review and signature. 

General Team Support 

• Attend daily check-ins with your Portfolio Manager to align on priorities. 
• Use AppFolio to update property information and pull basic reports. 
• Help maintain the portfolio calendar: lease renewals, non-renewals, regular maintenance, and other key dates. 
• Use high-touch communication — Teams, phone, text, and email — with residents, prospects, vendors, and teammates. 
• Apply the Urgent vs. Important matrix to triage requests and decide how to respond. 
• Build a working understanding of the Portfolio Manager role and how leasing, operations, and field work fit together. 

What You'll Learn 

• How a residential real estate portfolio actually runs day-to-day. 
• How to inspect a property, identify deficiencies, and document them professionally. 
• How leasing works end-to-end: marketing, lead response, showings, applications, and move-in. 
• How to use AppFolio, ShoMojo, and other industry tools. 
• How to communicate with residents, prospects, and vendors with empathy and accountability. 

Atlas Culture & Values 

Every member of the Atlas team — interns included — promotes and reinforces our values: 

• Purpose First: Uplifting Humanity Through Real Estate 
• Good for You, Good for Me, Good for Everything 
• In Community 
• Make it Memorable 
• Simple, Empowered, Accountable 

Atlas Best Practices 

• Always tell the truth, every time, without hesitation. 
• Do the right thing, every time, even if it is inconvenient or costly. 
• Understand and comply with applicable law and Atlas policies. 
• Use good judgment and avoid even the appearance of improper conduct. 
• Treat every person with dignity and respect. 
• Seek guidance when questions arise about the right course of action. 
• Speak up if you become aware of someone contemplating violating the law or Atlas policies. 
• Raise your hand to leadership if you encounter possible violations. 
• Bad news first and fast. 

Requirements

Qualifications 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (any major welcome; real estate, business, marketing, communications, or hospitality is a plus). 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation — you will be driving to properties regularly. 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and comfort learning new software (AppFolio, ShoMojo, etc.). 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. 
• Ability to take direction, follow procedures, and ask thoughtful questions. 
• Comfortable problem solving and making quick, sound decisions in the field. 
• Customer service mindset and a commitment to continual learning and growth. 
• Some weekend availability and flexibility during the week. 
• Must pass a background check. 

"Nice to Have" Qualifications 

• Prior customer service, hospitality, or retail experience. 
• Prior leasing, property management, or real estate exposure. 
• Active or in-progress Colorado Real Estate License (not required for interns). 
• Bilingual (Spanish/English). 
• Comfort with photography and basic photo/video editing for marketing. 

Why This Internship 

This is not a coffee-and-copies internship. You will be in the field, on showings, and in the rooms where decisions get made. By the end of the summer you will have hands-on experience inspecting properties, marketing units, supporting leases from application to move-in, and managing relationships with residents, prospects, and vendors — the foundation of any career in real estate operations.