Summer Internship

Firm: RCLCO
Location:
Santa Monica, CA

Payment: Paid
Start Date: Jun 9, 2014
Category: Economic Development
Contact: Sarah Bohlman
sbohlman@rclco.com

Posted: May 15, 2014

RCLCO, a national leader in providing strategic economic guidance to the real estate industry, seeks qualified interns in our Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Orlando, and Austin offices. RCLCO is recognized as the leading independent knowledge solutions provider to the real estate industry. Founded in 1967, RCLCO is a pioneer in bridging feasibility, consumer research, and market intelligence. Our professionals are widely respected for their ability to assess economic and market directions, and to translate these trends into project concepts and financial guidance.

Interns join our team to gain unmatched experience in real estate analytics and exposure to the industry. Intern team members may be invited to stay at RCLCO to pursue a career in real estate consulting, or may pursue other career or educational opportunities; our interns have gone on to successful careers in real estate development, banking, investment, and public policy.

Interns work directly with project managers and directors to provide foundational support for RCLCO’s market research and financial and statistical analyses, and to compile professional reports and client presentations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct primary and secondary economic, demographic, and real estate research;
• Analyze data and trends by employing existing RCLCO methodologies and/or new models;
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations;
• Participate in client meetings and presentations;
• Support business development and intellectual property initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Entering senior year or graduate of an undergraduate degree in economics, business, real estate, urban studies or planning, architecture, geography, political science, or other liberal arts disciplines with an emphasis on quantitative and qualitative analysis;
• Strong academic record;
• Passion for data analysis, ability to structure quantitative and qualitative problem-solving approaches, and attention to detail and accuracy;
• High levels of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and in conducting internet research;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Professional in demeanor and appearance, a self-starter, a good time manager and “team player.”

We ask interested applicants to send a resume and cover letter referencing this job posting to recruiting@rclco.com. Please be sure to indicate your preferred office and report your grade point averages (GPAs) for all relevant academic programs.

For information on additional career postings, including for candidates with graduate degrees and more senior team members, please visit http://www.rclco.com/careers/.

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