Real Estate Development & Acquisitions Intern

Real Estate Development & Acquisitions Intern 

Position: Real Estate Development & Acquisitions Intern
Location: Remote
Organization: Pathway to Tomorrow
Duration: 3 months, May/June - August 2025

Compensation: Unpaid internship for college credit. Can also be completed in a volunteer capacity.

Are you passionate about the intersection of real estate, urban design, social equity, and environmental impact?

Pathway to Tomorrow—a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to advancing housing security, environmental sustainability, and equitable access to water—is seeking a Real Estate Development & Acquisitions Intern to join our dynamic team.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the forefront of community-focused real estate development. Interns will be embedded in the full development lifecycle—from early-stage site selection and feasibility analysis to financing, construction, and community engagement.

What You’ll Do:

As an intern, you will collaborate with experienced professionals, external partners, and community stakeholders to support projects that make a lasting impact. Your key responsibilities will include:

Site Acquisition & Development Strategy:

• Identify and evaluate potential development sites in collaboration with brokers, landowners, and city agencies.
   
• Analyze zoning codes and emerging housing legislation to assess feasibility and determine the highest and best use for each site.
   
• Prepare pro forma financial models, deal presentations, and project pitch decks.

Project Management & Deal Execution:

• Assist with live projects including construction draws, project schedules, and developer due diligence.
   
• Support the preparation of financing applications, lender term sheets, escrow closings, and investor presentations.
   
• Review legal agreements and participate in meetings with city agencies, architects, investors, and consultants—capturing insights and key takeaways.
   

Research & Policy Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth research on housing needs, community development policy, organizational strategy, and financing structures.
   
• Interpret zoning codes, regulations, and administrative policies affecting affordable and mixed-use development.
   

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Prepare community-facing materials, presentations, and marketing collateral.
   
• Assist with the planning and execution of community meetings and stakeholder engagement efforts.
   
• Act as a liaison with external developer partners, local organizations, and public agencies.
   

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong interest in real estate development, community planning, affordable housing, or urban policy.
   
• Coursework or experience in urban planning, finance, real estate, public policy, architecture, or a related field.
   
• Comfort working with spreadsheets, financial modeling, or data analysis tools (Excel proficiency a plus).
   
• Clear, concise writing and communication skills—especially in presentation and reporting formats.
   
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
   
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to equitable, sustainable development practices.
   

What You’ll Gain:

• Exposure to real-world projects that blend mission-driven development with market-based solutions.
   
• Direct mentorship from experienced real estate and urban planning professionals.
   
• Opportunities to attend community meetings, stakeholder briefings, and internal development strategy sessions.
   
• A tangible portfolio of work that spans financial modeling, policy research, community engagement, and project management.
   

Join us in shaping equitable, sustainable communities—one project at a time.
Apply now to be part of a passionate team driving real change in housing and environmental justice.