Who We Are:

Vestar is a nationally recognized leader in the acquisition, management, leasing, and development of retail real estate with a significant market share in the Western US. Vestar has over 30 million square feet currently under operation and management and has been acknowledged by both institutional and private-client investors as an industry leader.

Since its inception in 1989, Vestar has become synonymous with integrity and responsibility. As one of the leading privately held real estate companies in the western United States, Vestar acquires, develops, and manages retail and entertainment destinations of varying size and scale that serve as destinations and community focal points.

Summary/Objective:

The position of Property Management intern is to provide the property management department with support in various tasks while learning the different disciplines (administrative, marketing, Assistant Property Manager and Property Manager).   The property management team will be responsible for teaching and keeping the intern engaged with tasks.

Overview:

• This paid internship will be in our Phoenix, Arizona office.
• Approximately 16-20 weeks
• Approximately 25 hours per week

Essential Functions may include:

• Assisting with Certificate of Insurance tracking – both vendor & tenant 
• Assisting with Gross sales tracking, input and analysis
• On-property interaction with merchants to deliver marketing materials and other general property needs
• Inspect vacancies and project for maintenance deficiencies
• Work on miscellaneous projects as they arise
• Join Property Manager or Assistant property manager on occasional site inspections
• Assist in property dispositions
• Sit in on leasing/operations calls with clients
• Update/create all tracking spreadsheets (exclusives, co-tenancy, etc.)
• Financial analysis and understanding
• Lease and other document analysis

Competencies:

• Proficiency with Microsoft products: Excel, Word, and Teams
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Great attention to detail

Candidate must be in their Junior or Senior at an accredited 4-year College or University with a focus in Business Administration – accounting, management, finance, or real estate.  The ideal candidate should maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better. 

Internship Application Process:

To be considered for this opportunity you must do the following:

1.  Attach an updated Resume to your application

2. You must have two recommendations, one from an existing or former employer and one from a teacher from your undergrad program. The information needed is below:

Recommending Employer/Teacher Name:

Recommending Employer/Teacher Title:

Students First and Last Name:

Institution or Company:

Email:

Phone Number:

Relationship to Applicant:

How long have you know the applicant?

How well do you know the applicant?

How does the applicant challenge him/herself, manage time and utilize academic support networks? Please explain.

How does the applicant lead or motivate others? Please explain.

How is the applicant at setting realistic goals and developing strategies for completing those goals? Please explain. 

How is the applicant at understanding his/her personal strengths and weaknesses? Please explain.

Rate the applicant's community involvement and extracurricular activities: Please explain. 

Overall Impression: 

3. You must write an original and compelling essay from one of the below topics.

1. How has your education contributed to who you are today?
2. Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
3. Why are you the best candidate to receive this Internship?
4. What are the most important issues facing the retail industry and how does it impact the owners of shopping centers?

Once you submit your application online, you can email both reference letters and your essay to the following email address: hr@vestar.com.

Vestar is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and we hire the most qualified candidates without regard for age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, language differences, nationality or national origin, family or marital status, physical, mental, and developmental abilities (or the perception of a disability), genetic information, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, skin color, social or economic class, education, work and behavioral styles, political affiliation, military service, caste, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Eligibility:   Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a Visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Vestar.