Land Intern (College Student)

Job Summary

This part-time Land Intern role is a great opportunity for a local college student currently studying real estate development, infrastructure, or public-sector projects. The Land Intern will support projects and activities related to identifying, evaluating, and securing real property interests for development in California and Nevada. This internship provides hands-on exposure to real estate transactions, feasibility studies, due diligence, entitlement processes, and coordination with landowners, agencies, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with researching potential land acquisition opportunities using public records, GIS tools, and online databases
• Support Land Acquisition activities by making contact with landowners, public agencies
• Support preparation of property profiles, site maps, ownership summaries, and valuation data
• Help track landowner communications, agreements, and project milestones
• Assist in organizing due diligence materials including title reports, environmental documents, and zoning information
• Conduct market and comparable property research
• Support coordination with surveyors, appraisers, attorneys, and government agencies as needed
• Maintain accurate records and update internal databases and spreadsheets
• Participate in team meetings and assist with presentations or reports
• Perform general administrative tasks related to land acquisition projects

Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Current/Continued enrollment in a college or university (preferred majors: Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Geography, Business Analysis, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering, or related fields)
• Strong research, organizational, and analytical skills
• Able to coordinate information and follow up on structured deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (GIS experience a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Interest in real estate, land development, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects

Physical Demands:

Lifting/Carrying: Under 25 lbs = Occasional; Up to 30 lbs = Rarely 

Work Environment:

Combination of office and field work (field visits may require walking uneven terrain and in inclement weather)

Ability to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods. Potential opportunity for occasional travel