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2026 Summer Intern - Portfolio Management, Acquisitions, Development, Asset Management, and Research

Fairfield is a private equity investment manager in the multifamily real estate sector with over $13 billion of assets under management, investing primarily on behalf of pension funds and other institutional investors, both foreign and domestic.

We are seeking candidates for a 10-week internship from June 1 to August 14, 2026, working on-site at our San Diego, CA corporate office. The ideal candidate will have completed at least 2 years of college coursework, possess strong quantitative skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, while demonstrating outstanding organizational skills and the ability to meet project deadlines.

During the program, the intern will assist with analysis of portfolios, assets, development and various research initiatives. This person will work alongside our analysts, portfolio managers, asset managers, developers, executives and property management team to help develop investment business plans by providing the necessary information to make key investment decisions. At the end of the internship program, the intern will present a capstone investment opportunity to Fairfield's Investment Committee.

Duties may include :

• Monitoring of a portfolio of assets including variances from plan and forecasting
• Report on and present portfolio and asset performance relative to budget, proforma and / or industry benchmarks.
• Working with the acquisitions team to create cash flow projections for properties identified as potential investments.
• Performing various other types of analysis such as complex financial modeling, valuations, projections, market research and performance ranking.
• Working with the development team to assist with preparing, modifying, and updating the development proformas using our in-house proprietary models.
• Working with the asset management team to complete weekly review of property metrics and status including vacancy, rental rates, traffic, delinquencies.
• Conduct review of property financials vs. budget and work with Property Management to address variances.
• Shop competitor properties with a member of the Asset Management Team
• Assist in preparation of Asset Management meeting materials
• Receive Asset Management Dashboard training
• Support various departments as necessary with preparation of reports, analysis and special projects including making presentations.
• Identify regional, national and market trends
• Maintain ownership and responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of all workflows
• Comply with all Fairfield standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state and federal laws.
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may be assigned

Requirements :

Our Company :

At Fairfield, we are proud to be a leader in the multifamily housing industry. We are passionate about creating exceptional and luxurious apartment living. Among the most experienced multifamily companies, Fairfield has developed and acquired over 1000 communities since 1985. We are an award-winning company that proudly employs over 1,500 associates who are dedicated to serving our customers at our apartment communities located in over 30 markets nationwide.

Estimated Rate of Pay : $20.00 - $25.00

This position is non-exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates. The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements :

Job duties for this position include : work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors; adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations. Pursuant to the Los Angeles and San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinances, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.