2026 Summer Associate, Community Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Company Overview:

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States.  Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world.  Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $70 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.  

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued.  Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit.  In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business.  Learn more about Related at  

Program Overview:

Our formal 10-week internship programs provide students with the opportunity to work on critical projects integral to our team's success. Interns work alongside some of the best minds in Real Estate, in an innovative, fast-paced environment and are expected to approach tasks and projects with dedication and initiative.

Our internship program connects students with industry leaders and provides foundational real estate knowledge through a speaker series and networking events. We focus on accelerating growth with hands-on professional development and training. Recognizing that real estate thrives on relationships, we create an engaging experience with volunteering, portfolio tours, and intern led activities, all designed to build collaboration and a connected cohort.

Responsibilities

The Summer Associate will provide support for Related Affordable Community Engagement projects including program development, relationship management, resident service delivery, and social impact.

• Design and develop resident service plan template, including but not limited to, demographic data, desired resident outcomes based on social detriments of health, local emergency resources, property-specific information, and social service providers.

• Identify pertinent key performance indicators and craft performance report template for Related Affordable Management Resident Service Coordinators.

• Stay abreast of and educate team about latest research, measurement tools and best practices addressing social isolation, intergenerational programming, financial resiliency and resident services.

• Collaborate with Marketing and resident service providers to collect resident success stories and create testimonials.

• Conduct site visits at Related Affordable properties and engage with resident service providers.

• Review monthly performance reports from resident service providers, evaluate programmatic efforts and provide assessments and recommendations to internal resident services employees.

• Collaborate with Acquisition, Construction, Asset and Portfolio Management, Property Operations and Related Affordable Foundation teams.

Compensation:

Expected annual base salary: $45 / hour

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will be a first-year graduate student with the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or equivalent field.
• Two (2)+ years of relevant experience in affordable housing, impact investing, nonprofit or social services.
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability by taking full ownership of projects and outcomes, prioritizing precision and attention to detail, and approaching challenges with grit, resilience, and proactive problem-solving.
• Polished professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong passion for community-based organizations, delivery of quality resident services and preservation of affordable housing.  

Related is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Please note that we review each application thoroughly. Unfortunately, due to a high volume of applicants, we cannot respond to everyone. If your qualifications match our needs, we will contact you directly about the summer internship program.

Related Companies is an equal opportunity employer.

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