Property Management Intern

Job description

Upbound Group Summer 2027 Internship – Property Management

About upbound group, inc

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

What you'll do

• Support strategic initiatives focused on improving the efficiency, consistency, and visibility of property operations across a large national retail portfolio.
• Analyze property management, facilities, and vendor performance data to identify trends, operational opportunities, and cost-saving recommendations.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of reporting tools, dashboards, and process documentation supporting property management activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Facilities, Real Estate, Construction, Procurement, Finance, Risk Management, and field operations to support business initiatives.
• Complete a summer-long project with measurable business impact and present findings and recommendations to Property Management leadership.

Learning Opportunities

The internship will provide hands-on exposure to the management of a large, geographically dispersed retail portfolio and demonstrate how Property Management intersects with Facilities, Real Estate, Construction, Finance, Risk Management, Procurement, and field operations. The intern will have opportunities to analyze real business problems, collaborate with cross-functional partners, develop recommendations, and present findings to Property Management leadership. The goal is for the intern to leave the summer having completed a meaningful project that can be implemented or used by the business, not simply having observed the function.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field, with an expected graduation date between May 2027 and May 2028.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Demonstrated interest in corporate real estate, property management, facilities operations, or business operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven leadership potential through academic achievement, internships, campus involvement, athletics, military service, or extracurricular activities.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior internship, work, or project experience in property management, real estate, facilities, operations, finance, or a related field.
• Experience analyzing data and developing recommendations based on insights.
• Coursework in real estate, finance, accounting, business analytics, operations management, or related disciplines.

Work Location

Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas throughout the entire ten-week summer intern program.

Employment Eligibility

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.