2026 Summer Development Internship

Jonathan Rose Companies ("Rose") is one of the country's leading owners and developers of green affordable and mixed-income communities, demonstrating that a commitment to positive social and environmental impact is achievable at scale. Founded in 1989, Rose has created projects with more than $5 billion of value with a current portfolio of nearly 20,000 apartment homes in 14 states and Washington DC.

Our mission is to create a more environmentally thriving, socially just world through the development and preservation of green, affordable and mixed income housing. Our communities are models of cost-effective, green, transit-oriented urban development that set new industry standards, help change policies and direct funding towards scalable solutions.

Our Development Team produces beautifully designed, green affordable and mixed-income communities. Our buildings consistently set new benchmarks in sustainable design and provide a platform for social programming for our residents, including health, social service, education, culture, and recreation programs.

The Development Group is seeking a Summer 2026 Development Intern, based in our New York City office. The Intern will gain insight into the real estate development process and will learn tangible skills related to developing mission-driven affordable and mixed-income housing.

Please note a cover letter is required in addition to a resume.

This is a full-time hybrid internship with a pay rate of $35 per hour.

Role and Responsibilities :

• Assist in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating projects
• Assess new development opportunities through site due diligence, research, and financial analysis
• Assist in the preparation of responses to public and private request for proposals (RFPs)
• Participate in project underwriting through the development of detailed financial models
• Assist in preparing project financing applications
• Review project design documents and cost estimates
• Assist in project close-out activities during lease-up and stabilization of new developments

Requirements

Skillset

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