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Asset Management and Affordable Housing Intern

Arlington, Virginia

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State: VA
City: Arlington
Zip Code: 22203

Overview

AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

Summary: Based in Arlington, VA, this internship will contribute to the work of both the Asset Management and Affordable Housing Support departments.   Areas covered will include asset and market analysis, financial analysis and modeling, research and affordable housing program management.

Essential Job Functions:

Essential Duty

  • Collaborate with the Asset Management to prepare asset investment plans and models of future investment performance.  Work will include SWOT analysis, financial analysis and financial modeling.

  • Support Asset Management progress on annual business objectives, such as asset value add and risk mitigation initiatives.

  • Collaborate with the ESG (“Environmental Social and Governance”) group, particularly supporting Asset Management’s role in researching and maintaining key asset characteristics, particularly those related to sustainability and building emission reduction targets.

  • Collaborate with the Affordable Housing Support group to perform analysis of rent, occupancy and operational process performance.  Learn the basics of tax-credit and inclusionary housing compliance and complete income certifications for applicants for income restricted homes.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:

  • Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in real estate or a business-related field

Experience:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Problem solving skills.
  • Financial analysis and modeling
  • Presentation skills using MS Excel and PowerPoint

    How AvalonBay Supports You

    We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

    We offer:

    Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.

    Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

    Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

    A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

    A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

    Additional Info

    AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

    AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

    For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

    Job ID JR103127
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