Elmington Internship
In person, full time, June 1st - July 31st
Elmington Internship Program
Elmington Affordable ( Home - Elmington Better Housing ) is one of the top affordable housing developers in the U.S. As the owner and builder, we envision and create homes that offer a great quality of life. Residents and stakeholders put their trust in us, and we carry out our promise of building housing that enhances the fabric of the community.
Position Summary
To be eligible, candidates must be rising juniors or seniors (expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027) at the time of the internship. Successful interns may be considered for future full-time opportunities following graduation.
Overview
We are seeking a motivated Asset Management Intern to join our team for a focused summer project from June 1 through July 31. This internship provides hands-on experience in managing and optimizing affordable housing assets. You will work closely with leadership to analyze property performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to strategies that maximize value and sustainability—without administrative tasks. The program concludes with a final presentation to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
• Portfolio Performance Analysis: Review property-level financial and operational data to assess performance against benchmarks.
• Risk & Compliance Review: Assist in monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Capital Planning Support: Contribute to planning for capital improvements and long-term asset sustainability.
• Data Reporting: Prepare clear, concise reports summarizing asset performance and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaboration with Leaders: Communicate findings and insights to asset management leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Final Presentation: Deliver a comprehensive summary of portfolio analysis and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Local Travel: During the first two weeks, travel locally within Nashville (up to 25%) for property visits and team meetings.
Qualifications
• Currently pursuing a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel locally (up to 25%).
Physical Demands And Work Environment
• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.
Travel Requirements
• Travel up to 25% of the time.
The Elmington Affordable Experience
We're creating a different kind of company at Elmington Affordable. We promise we will never be ordinary, which we hope you can see by this job description. There will be many days you simply aren't comfortable. You will be pushed to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. You will be challenged by your team leader and your peers to achieve more and to find better ways. With that said, we know Elmington Affordable is not for everyone. BUT, if you believe in yourself, enjoy a challenge and appreciate working with exceptional people, then Elmington Affordable could very well be the last company you ever work for.
Elmington Affordable is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Affordable makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
