Leasing Associate Intern

Caruso offers a selective and challenging Summer Intern experience for college students. This full-time, 9-week program begins in June and offers students a realistic preview of the diverse responsibilities involved in working at a multifaceted real estate development company. Participants gain exposure to a variety of departments and interface with Caruso team members, including Executive Management, the CEO, and the Founder. Caruso maintains an innovative and entrepreneurial atmosphere, which affords each intern the chance to complete meaningful work while contributing actionable ideas and suggestions to the organization. This internship is designed for students entering their junior or senior year, as well as recent graduates from the Class of 2027.

TIMELINE Applications Open: September 1, 2026 Applications Close: December 1, 2026 Final Selections: February 2027 The program runs for 9 weeks and will begin June 14, 2027; full-time in office, 40-hours per week. OPPORTUNITIES Depending on the needs of the organization and its departments, opportunities may vary.  In general, positions are available in the following areas: • Architecture/Design • Brand Partnerships • Development/Acquisitions • Digital Marketing • Events • Finance/Accounting • Hospitality • Information Technology (IT) • Property Marketing • Public Relations • Residential Property Operations • Retail Property Operations • Security • Nonprofit Operations (Steadfast LA) OVERVIEW PROGRAM COMPONENTS: • Onboarding: Orientation week kicks off our program.  You will learn about how our business operates, about the company's history, meet our Executive team, tour our properties, and much more! • Main Assignment: Each Intern will spend approximately 30-32 hours per week with their assigned department working on various projects, participating in meetings, and contributing to the team. • Group Project: Each Intern will be assigned to a peer cohort to work on group research projects selected by the Company. At the end of the program, each team will have the opportunity to present their ideas and findings to our Executive Team. Eight (8) hours each week are allotted to work on the project. • Learning and Development: Interns will have the opportunity to participate in various learning and development workshops and networking events. Our unique, highly respected internship program encourages students to play an integral role in high-level projects across the entire company and contribute directly to the success of the organization as a whole.