People & Culture Intern - Spring or Summer 2025

Camillo Companies Internship Overview

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies offers a competitive internship program in a variety of disciplines across the business. Our internship program is designed to provide practical work experience and development opportunities for students that want exposure in this rapidly growing industry. As an intern with Camillo Companies, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about an ever-changing industry and make real-world contributions that will help build your resume as you work toward finishing your undergraduate or graduate program. Not only that, but you’ll have some fun along the way thanks to networking events, company culture get-togethers, and more. That's because our employees and interns are empowered to grow and succeed infinitely. We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture that thrives on trust, teamwork, and collaboration and that is focused on giving back to the communities we serve.

We are seeking motivated and talented individuals to assist with the daily operations of the business, special projects, and various assignments. This is a twelve-week paid-internship program with cohorts available in the Spring and Summer semesters. The goal of this program is to help further develop your communication, leadership, and professional skills while gaining valuable real-world experience in a work environment for a dynamic organization.

As an Intern, you will work closely with a Department Lead who will provide you with hands-on projects and daily tasks to help you become career ready. Camillo Companies is dedicated to developing successful and well-rounded leaders, and we strive to make this Internship as realistic and informative as possible.

The Internship Program will provide all Camillo Companies Interns with various opportunities for professional development, including:

• Real-world experience in a dynamic industry
• Networking events with industry leaders
• Resume-building opportunities, from projects and reports to presentations and more.
• A People and Culture Intern Advisor for support and guidance.
• Resume and interview workshops to help prepare you to hit the workforce.
• Lunch and learn opportunities with C-suite leaders and other members of the Camillo Companies leadership team.
• Presentation training and preparation workshops.
• Final Internship Business Development Project & Presentation

The Final Project will cover a business development area of growth for Camillo Companies or recommendations for a specific area of the business selected by the executive management team.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.camillocompanies.com/careers

Job Description

Job Title: People & Culture Intern

Department: People & Culture

Reports To: People & Culture Business Partner / Manager

Status: Non-exempt/Hourly

Job Summary:

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic and driven People & Culture (PAC) Intern to assist our People & Culture department with administrative and HR-related tasks. The PAC Intern’s responsibilities include providing support and development with policies and procedures and assisting with special projects. The intern will gain hands-on experience working on a variety of PAC projects. The PAC Intern should be detail-oriented and able to demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of social and employee engagement activities aimed at fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborating with other teams across the company to promote PAC best practices.
• Work alongside the People and Culture team to support initiatives aimed at enhancing the company’s employer brand and attracting top talent.
• Respond to and manage general HR inquiries, including maintaining and tracking requests received via the People and Culture email inbox.
• Provide assistance to employees with UKG system-related queries, including password resets and general account navigation.
• Maintain and update company organization charts to ensure accurate representation of reporting structures, departmental changes, and personnel updates across all levels of the organization.
• Assist in reviewing and publishing job postings in the UKG system to support recruitment efforts
• Participate in new hire orientation and assist with the onboarding experience, including meeting new hires on their first day, reviewing and completing Form I-9 documentation, and analyzing feedback from company-administered onboarding surveys.
• Provide support in DE&I projects and initiatives, helping to create an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.
• Collaborate with the People and Culture Business Partner to develop and update creative ideas for new hire social activities.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of a company-wide new hire buddy program, including brainstorming ideas and crafting a detailed plan.
• Support the PAC Team with the Camillo Companies People & Culture initiatives and projects list.
• Assist with the Learning Management System in UKG.
• Assist with all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain professionalism and a strong customer-focused demeanor with demanding clientele.
• Excellent time management skills, detail-orientation and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, along with advanced conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and proficient in English. Must be able to articulate needs and convey information verbally and in writing effectively with employees, customers, supervisors, and co-workers throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of management methods and sound employee relations techniques with an ability to connect to staff, troubleshoot problems and help teams collaborate, as necessary.
• Able to work in an equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment. Camillo Companies is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity, including hiring talent from all backgrounds.

Education and Experience:

• Student at a 4-year program at a college or university, or a graduate-level student.

About Us

As one of the largest privately held real estate development and construction companies in Texas, Camillo Companies exists to open doors to greater opportunities for all people. For more than 30 years, the Company has led the way in constructing premier communities featuring affordable homes and residences that maximize style, livability, and functional floorplan designs. Camillo Companies is a vertically integrated operation consisting of four primary entities, including Retail (Legend Homes), Residences (SimplyHome), Land Development (Academy Development), and Maintenance (LCI Services). Through these operations, the Camillo Family of Companies has constructed more than 30,000 homes and residences in the Greater Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Bryan-College Station areas, establishing a standard of exceptional customer service and attainability. In 2007, the Company pioneered the single-family build-to-rent business, eventually leading to the 2012 launch of Camillo Properties, which builds, leases, and manages both new and recently constructed single-family homes, townhomes, and multi-family projects. Beginning in 2023, the company made acquisitions to expand into new markets in and outside of Texas.

The Camillo Companies value a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or duties required. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required. #SimplyCareers