Summer 2025 Contract Administrator Intern - Augusta, GA

Working for Equity Residential (EQR), an industry leading multi-family REIT headquartered in downtown Chicago, means being part of a community and striving to provide the best in apartment living, speaking boldly about new ideas for innovation, and inspiring creativity in the ways we work together. Our portfolio of high-quality properties in growth markets – New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Denver, to name a few – provides homes where people most want to live. We've got the best people in the business, and our experience shows in our dedication to residents and in how much we value each other as colleagues. That’s why our employees say they are proud to work at Equity, a company that knows how to Live Remarkably. 

Equity Residential’s corporate summer intern program is a full-time, 10 week paid internship based in Augusta, GA. The selected intern will work with the Contract Administration group for the length of the program and will have the opportunity to collaborate with Regional Accounting and Accounts Payable departments.

The purpose of Equity's Corporate Internship Program is to attract emerging diverse talent and promote learning about Equity and the real estate industry. Participants will have the opportunity to accelerate their professional growth and diversify their work experience by engaging with different business partners throughout the program. 

Please note: Our internship experience will be a hybrid in person/remote platform for 2025, with three days of required on-site participation at our corporate office in Augusta, GA. 

WHO YOU ARE 

● Organized, Flexible, and Adaptable. You have a keen eye for detail and pride yourself on delivering quality work. You multitask well, re-prioritize accordingly, and meet deadlines consistently. You can quickly find solutions in order to meet the changing needs and priorities of the business. 

● A Collaborator and Trusted Team Player. You enjoy partnering with others —whether internal or external— and build constructive working relationships that foster cooperation in order to get work done and deliver great results while following through on your commitments. 

● A Strong Communicator. Your writing and speaking skills are clear, articulate, and effective, demonstrating your ability to interact with all levels and helping you connect well with others. 

● Creative. You like thinking outside the box to come up with smart solutions to new challenges, and you embrace the opportunity to live in the gray.

● Passionate. Motivated. Eager to Learn. You ask smart questions, challenge the status quo, and regularly seek to understand. You invest extra energy to reach your goals. 

OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

● A first-hand experience of day-to-day life at a REIT corporate accounting office and resources to learn the programs/tools and processes used in the industry. 

● Perform research and prepare documents on assigned topics and/or projects. 

• Perform ad hoc tasks for each accounting department. 

● Work collaboratively across EQR departments and functions 

● Represent Equity Residential in a professional manner at all times. Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers (both internal and external) and the general public. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

The Contract Admin Intern will work closely with the Contract Administrator team, who coordinate the contract administration process for the Construction Services, Facilities Maintenance, Retail and Regional Managers. You will utilize your attention to detail and project management skills to assist the team with various projects. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and exposure to various functional areas, such as: property accounting, accounts payable, utilities, and contract administration.  

 ● Network, develop and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external business partners to identify and execute key deliverables. 

● Participate in meetings and observe the process of collaborative, strategic communications. Understand how different departments work cross functionally to develop and manage business processes and execute operational goals. 

● Opportunity to collaborate with members of the Contract Administrator team on various projects and strategic initiatives. 

● Assist with administrative support and interact with internal customers and external vendors. 

REQUIREMENTS

● Prefer candidates pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. ● Familiarity and previous experience with Google Applications (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets), and/or Excel are also preferred. 

● Ability to effectively and objectively communicate and work with internal and external customers, as well as strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail. 

● Must be comfortable working autonomously and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines. 

● Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (currently, we are not offering this program under OPT or CPT or sponsoring work visas for these roles).

Salary:  $20.50 / hour