Real Estate Intern

About This OpportunityAt Regency Centers, we believe our greatest asset is our people, and we believe a talented team from differing backgrounds and experiences makes us better. We are seeking an Intern – Real Estate to join our Los Angeles, California regional office during the summer of 2026. This internship will provide exposure to several key areas of commercial real estate through hands-on experience and training in some or all of the following functions: Leasing, Property Operations, Construction/Development, and Investments. Assignments given will include a mix of performing daily tasks while shadowing one or more experienced real estate professionals and completing or assisting with assigned work projects. This internship will involve working approximately 40 hours per week (in person in our Los Angeles office) for a duration of approximately 8 weeks. In addition to gaining practical experience, high-performing interns may be considered for a full-time position upon successful completion of the internship, subject to business needs.LeasingWhat You’ll Be Doing:Assisting in identifying prospective tenants and presenting opportunitiesAssisting in analysis and underwriting for new and renewal dealsAssisting with incoming leasing inquires and sourcing leads; maintaining a database of local and regional contactsAssisting with the planning and implementation of direct marketingConducting market studies and comp reports, and work with the team on a tenant void analysis for targeted shopping centersResearching and reporting on CRM and deal generating platformsParticipating in property visits, showings, and prospective tenant meetingsCreating and developing merchandising plans for select shopping centersProperty OperationsWorking with tenants and vendors as directed by the Property Management team Shadowing Property Managers in their visits (e.g. for inspections) to shopping center propertiesInvestmentsWorking with the team to evaluate potential acquisition and development opportunitiesAssisting in the due diligence and underwriting of potential acquisitions and developmentsLearning about market research, demographic studies, and overall site analysisConstruction/DevelopmentVisiting in-process developments and working with on-site Project and Construction Managers Assisting Construction team with monitoring the progress of new tenants or new development constructionAre You Qualified?RequiredMust be a student in good standing at an accredited 4-year college or university, currently enrolled as a sophomore or above. Preference will be given to rising Seniors.GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of applicationExpressed interest in commercial real estateIntermediate level proficiency or higher with current Microsoft Office software (including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Internet research functionalityAbility to learn new programs and software quickly Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day during a day shift in our Dallas officePreferredBe enrolled in an industry-related degree program such as Real Estate, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or general Business AdministrationCompletion of real estate and/or business/finance courses Personal CharacteristicsStrong interest in any/all facets of real estateInterpersonal savvy including the ability to work within a team environment and take direction from different sources Capable of precise written and verbal communicationStrong attention to detailStrong time management, priority setting, and organizational skillsTrustworthy and able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriatelyA Little Bit About UsWe own and operate premier shopping centers in suburban neighborhoods in the top cities and markets across the country. We live by a strong set of values, which have guided us for more than 60 years.Our centers thrive with highly productive grocers, restaurants, service providers, and terrific retailers that connect to their communities and customers. We are also active developers of new shopping centers that feature great merchandising, placemaking, and customer engagement as part of our Fresh Look™ program.We are a vertically integrated real estate company and a qualified real estate investment trust (REIT) that is self-administered, self-managed, and an S&P 500 Index member. Learn more about us at RegencyCenters.com.BenefitsOur compensation and benefits package is very competitive and includes the following benefits and more. For additional information visit www.regencycenters.com/careers.Work/Life Balance2 paid holidays Financial SecurityYou may become eligible for 401(k) with a generous company match Health and WellnessMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance Award winning and incentives-based wellbeing program through Personify HealthGrowth and DevelopmentLinkedIn Learning premium subscription Employee Resource Groups LI-AH1California Residents: Regency Centers carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The Los Angeles hiring pay rate for the Intern – Real Estate position is $22 per hour. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.Regency Centers is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify as to disability and/or protected veteran status when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Regency Centers is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is required. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.