CityIrvineStateCaliforniaJob LocationIrvine Regional Office (Derian)Position TypeIntern
Are you ready to gain hands-on experience with an industry-leading real estate company? Essex Property Trust, an S&P 500 real estate investment trust (REIT), invites highly motivated college students to join our 8- to 10-week, paid summer internship program in Operations Support Services. This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that impact real-world business decisions while developing valuable skills in the dynamic world of real estate operations.
This is a full-time internship, Monday through Friday, with a pay rate of $26.00 per hour.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As an Operations Support Service Intern, you’ll collaborate with multiple departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of operational support functions within a top-tier real estate company. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Analyze Financial Data – Use spreadsheets and reporting tools to analyze audit workbooks and identify key trends.
- Prepare Supporting Schedules – Assist in compiling documentation for audits, including reconciling accounts and verifying transactions.
- Assist with Analytical Procedures – Conduct basic analytical reviews of financial and operational data, identifying unusual fluctuations and patterns.
- Support Property Operations – Provide tactical property support, helping Community Management Teams align with corporate objectives.
- Process Resident Payments – Assist with payment processing, including handling NSF payments and communicating with residents regarding delinquencies.
- Administrative Support – Update hiring reports, schedule candidate interviews, and enter tasks into the company’s CRM system.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
- Education – You must be enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program, majoring in Business, Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or related field. Rising juniors (Class of 2027) and seniors (Class of 2026) are encouraged to apply.
- Skills & Attributes – Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills are a must! You should be detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Work Environment – This is a hybrid role, requiring you to be in our Irvine office three days a week (Monday – Wednesday).
WHAT THE JOB REQUIRES
- A passion for real estate, finance, and business processes.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- A proactive approach to learning and contributing.
- A commitment to professionalism and attention to detail.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE
- A growth mindset – You’re eager to learn and develop new skills.
- A team-player attitude – You thrive in collaborative environments.
- A detail-oriented approach – You have a strong analytical and organizational skills.
- A strong work ethic – You take initiative and meet deadlines.
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All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our Sunday property operations office closures, 10 paid holidays, and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.
Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.
The salary range for this position is $20.00 - $27.40 per hour. New hires generally start between $20.00 - $23.08 per hour. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.
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What We Do
Essex Property Trust, Inc., is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Since its founding in 1971, Essex has made a commitment to the vibrant coastal economies in which we operate, we continually push to innovate, improve, and add value to the lives of our residents, associates, and shareholders.
Working at Essex is more than just a job. We believe our employees deserve a rewarding career with opportunities to grow their knowledge, skills and experiences, and we pride ourselves on five values to ensure we're staying true to ourselves and the communities that we serve: act with integrity, care about what matters, do right with urgency, lead at every level and seek fairness.
Our employee experience is driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse team of people with common values. We pursue excellence at every turn and aim to re-imagine our people programs with technology-driven innovations, upgrading and standardizing how we work, and offering programs that allow our employees to achieve physical, mental and financial well-being. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career, knowing we’re always dreaming up what is next at Essex.
