What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship – Real Estate Investments position at RockStep Capital?
Summer Internship – Real Estate Investments
About the Internship
The RockStep Capital Summer Internship Program offers an exclusive, hands-on opportunity for one highly motivated student to gain real-world experience in commercial real estate investment. This one-on-one internship provides direct exposure to acquisitions, finance, and investor relations, while working closely with senior leadership and contributing to live deals.
As part of the experience, the intern will undertake a summer-long market research project focused on real estate acquisitions, culminating in a final presentation to RockStep’s executive team.
Who We Are:
Drawing from an authentic heritage and a retailer’s perspective, RockStep has the expertise and desire to create modern, community centric destinations for the next generation. Since 1997, RockStep Capital has built or acquired over 9 million square feet of shopping centers in 11 states. RockStep Capital specifically targets markets with dynamic demand drivers and growing demographics.
To learn more, visit the website: https://rockstep.com/
Essential Functions:
Summer Project – Market Research for Acquisitions
Conduct market research and analysis to identify real estate investment opportunities
Analyze economic, demographic, and industry trends
Evaluate emerging markets and strategies for RockStep’s portfolio
Present findings to senior leadership at the end of the internship
Cross Department Experience
Acquisitions
Assist in underwriting and financial modeling
Support due diligence: financial statements, leases, asset performance
Conduct property research and competitive analysis
Finance
Assist with financial reporting, forecasting, and investor return modeling
Support capital structuring and budgeting
Analyze deal structures and assess risk
Investor Relations
Prepare investor presentations and financial reports
Participate in investor meetings and capital fundraising efforts
Support stakeholder communication strategies
What You’ll Gain
One-on-One Mentorship: Direct support from the Chief Investment Officer and senior leaders
Live Deal Experience: Engage in real estate transactions and financial modeling
Executive Exposure: Attend investment committee meetings and strategy sessions
Capstone Project: Present research findings to RockStep’s leadership team
Who We Are Looking For
Rising junior or senior pursuing finance, real estate, economics, business, or related fields
Skilled in analysis, financial modeling, and research
Motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong problem solver
Excellent communicator—both written and verbal
Passionate about commercial real estate and investment strategy
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial analysis tools
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