IT Intern

Location

Brookfield Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300

Business

At Brookfield Properties, we believe retail should be anything but typical. It's why we're integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Because for us, retail isn't just about managing properties or redeveloping malls. It's about creating inspiring spaces that draw consumers in. It's about helping our tenants build their brand in a big way. It's about contributing to our communities. And, more than anything, it's about bringing people together.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

We believe retail should be anything but typical. It's why we're integrating shopping, dining, entertainment, and more to reimagine retail experiences everywhere. Now, more than ever, technology is shaping how we accomplish these goals. This is an opportunity to be part of an integral technology team with inspired professionals who architect and develop solutions that provide innovative, valuable, and meaningful experiences to our business users and retail community. Our IT Property Management and Development (PM&D) Department is integral in designing and delivering innovative business solutions using the latest technologies. The department supports a wide range of technologies critical to our business partners and property management teams. These include essential business applications, physical network infrastructure, digital advertising platforms, and security systems. The PM&D Team is an essential piece of our department. The individuals on this team are creative thinkers who are always trying to find ways to improve business processes, and IT functions. As the bridge between IT and the business, the team delivers significant value by driving efficiency improvements.

We're looking to add a PM&D IT Intern (Analyst) this Summer who will assist the team with various projects related to inventory tracking systems, physical network infrastructure installations and mapping, and emergency phone line migrations. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with leading systems, applications, and technologies while deepening your understanding of business and IT processes at a leader in real estate operations. As a member of our PM&D team, you will be asked to engage with business partners to understand needs and translate into technology driven property management solutions. The ideal candidate has demonstrated through coursework or employment the ability to learn and implement technical solutions while demonstrating process driven thinking.

Key Responsibilities :

Demonstrate ability to learn through independent study under the guidance of senior PM&D team members.

Pair program with a mentor to learn IT infrastructure design and supporting systems.

Interview IT and Business process owners to document As-Is processes. Work with senior team members to assess those processes to find opportunities for improvement.

Contribute to the development of a system for tracking property assets to support informed capital planning decisions.

Support the validation and updating of property technology maps using AutoCAD.

Collaborate with IT teams to ensure cross-functional issues, tasks, or projects are coordinated and completed with a sense of urgency and a high level of customer service.

Translate technology into business language for communication with nontechnical stakeholders.

Implement secure technology practices and periodically evaluate security risks and vulnerabilities.

Qualifications :

High School or GED Required

Demonstrated coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other IT related fields.

Senior in current field of study - Graduation Date between December 2026 and May 2027.

Ability to demonstrate a process mindset and analytical thinking.

Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Independent or school project work that demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.

Strong written, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation

Salary type : Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency : Bi-weekly

Hourly Compensation : $22.50

Benefit Information

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1

401(k) Company matching

401(k) Vests on Day 1

Career development programs

Charitable donation matching

Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)

Paid Volunteer Hours

Paid Parental Leave

Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options

Wellness and mental health resources

Pet insurance offering

Childcare Assistance

Commuter benefits

A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 390 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It's a feat that wouldn't be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal : to ensure our buildings don't simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities - but exceed them, every day.