Intern – Real Estate, Finance

About this Opportunity:Regency Centers is seeking an Intern – Real Estate, Finance to join our Jacksonville, Florida corporate office during the summer of 2025. 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: Financial Services, Capital Markets, and Property Operations. 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 Jacksonville office) for a duration of approximately 9 weeks. What You’ll Be Doing:  Financial Services: Learn the fundamentals of analyzing capital allocation decisions (acquiring, selling, and developing real estate assets), including financial modeling, underwriting, and due diligence Evaluate the potential usage of predictive analytics and machine learning in the gathering of data used for decision making and financial / operational reporting  Capital Markets: Learn the functions of real estate capital markets, investor relations, and corporate responsibility (environmental, social and governance – or ESG) through interactions with all members of the team, as well as hands-on assignments and projects Support the Investor Relations and Corporate Responsibility teams with internal and external data collection, analysis and reporting  Property Operations: Property Management - Shadow property managers during day-to-day activities both in office and on property.  Learn best practices of our hands on property management style Leasing – Work with our in-house leasing agent to get a look behind the curtain of how we approach a vacancy and what is done to get a space leased.  Assist in activities to help get vacant space leased, meet with prospects, and help build new tenant relationships Are You Qualified?Qualifications:Required:  Must be a student in good standing at an accredited 4-year college or university, currently enrolled as a sophomore or above  GPA of at least 3.0 at the time of application Expressed interest in commercial real estate and finance Intermediate level proficiency or higher with current Microsoft Office software (including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Internet research functionality Ability to learn new programs and software quickly Ability to work Monday – Friday, 8 hours/day during a day shift in our Jacksonville office.   Preferred:  Be enrolled in an industry-related degree program such as Real Estate, Finance or Business Administration Completion of real estate and/or business/finance courses Personal Characteristics: Capable of precise written and verbal communication Strong attention to detail Strong time management, priority setting, and organizational skills Trustworthy and able to handle confidential and proprietary information appropriately Interpersonal savvy including the ability to work within a team environment and take direction from different sources A Little Bit About Us:  We 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. Benefits for Internships:  After a specific waiting period, you may become eligible for participation in a 401(k)-profit sharing plan with company match, medical insurance with prescription drug coverage, and flexible spending accounts. Additional benefits may be available depending on applicable state laws.