In PersonIn-person work, Monday through Friday, from June to mid-August.
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations
About the job
Requirements
Currently be a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Economics, Real Estate, Finance, or Business with a specialization in sustainability, environmental science, or sustainable investing, with an anticipated graduation date in 2028 or 2029.
Have a passion for improving the sustainability of the built environment.
Have experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or similar programs.
Be available to work in person from June to mid-August, approximately 12 weeks, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Be able to present findings to senior leadership.
Be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
Be detail-oriented and organized.
Have effective written and oral communication skills.
Have customer service and collaboration skills.
Have objective thinking skills.
Have an aptitude for learning and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
Be able to communicate and work with different departments throughout Berkshire.
Responsibilities
Assist with day-to-day operation of the Berkshire THRIVE Sustainability initiative.
Develop written and presentation materials to assist with sustainability education, marketing initiatives, and reporting activities.
Analyze sustainability performance data, including building fund-level utility performance, greenhouse gas emissions, climate risk, green certification status, health and wellness-related metrics, and efficiency project tracking.
Conduct research on emerging sustainability trends and technologies.
Support internal sustainability projects and protocols related to due diligence, sustainability performance monitoring, climate risk and resilience, renewable energy and carbon reduction strategies and technologies, education, risk management, compliance, and marketing.
Company Overview
Berkshire Residential Investments is a people-first real estate investment company who values not only the impact we make as a company, but the time we spend together in our high-performing teams. We value individual skills and perspectives to allow us to best serve our employees, investors, residents, and other stakeholders.
If you’re interested in a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work each day, come join our talented and growing team at Berkshire Residential Investments. Our environment of entrepreneurial spirit, culture of expertise and our people-first approach will allow you to thrive while continuing to grow in your career.
Why join us
At Berkshire, we believe in cultivating future leaders. Through our 12-week Summer Internship Program, you'll gain practical experience in real estate investment with hands-on opportunities through projects and real-life situations, learn from the best in the industry, develop a robust professional network and contribute to impactful projects.
What You'll Experience
Mentorship - Work closely with a dedicated mentor who will provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout your internship
In-Depth Panel Discussions - Engage with our functional leaders through panel discussions designed to give you an insider's view of the real estate investment business
Meet & Greet with Leaders - Network with our senior leadership team and gain valuable insights into the industry. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and seek career advice
Property Tours - Take part in guided property tours of key assets in our portfolio and get behind the scenes look at the operational aspects of real estate
Volunteering Event - Give back to the community while building relationships with your fellow interns and our team. Our volunteering event is a great way to make a difference and enhance your teamwork skills
Project Presentation - At the end of the summer, you will prepare and deliver a presentation to Berkshire’s Senior Leadership Team summarizing a project or key task that you have been working on at Berkshire, the insights you gained through your internship experience, and recommend any process enhancements
What you'll do
As a Sustainability Intern, you'll
Assist with day-to-day operation of the Berkshire THRIVE Sustainability initiative
Develop written and presentation materials to assist with sustainability education, marketing initiatives, and reporting activities
Analyze sustainability performance data including building fund-level utility performance, greenhouse gas emissions, climate risk, green certification status, health and wellness related metrics, and efficiency project tracking
Conduct research on emerging sustainability trends and technologies
Support internal sustainability projects and protocols related to due diligence, sustainability performance monitoring, climate risk and resilience, renewable energy and carbon reduction strategies and technologies, education, risk management, compliance, and marketing
Who we're looking for
Current student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Real Estate, Finance or Business with a specialization in sustainability, environmental science, sustainable investing with an anticipated graduation date in 2028 or 2029
Passion for improving sustainability of the built environment
Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or similar programs
Available to work in person from June to mid-August (approx. 12 weeks) from 9:00 am-5:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Ability to present findings to senior leadership
Able to maintain strict confidentiality
Detail oriented and organized
Effective written and oral communication skills
Excellent customer service and collaboration skills
Objective thinking skills
Have an aptitude for learning and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment
Ability to communicate and work with different departments throughout Berkshire
We believe
Berkshire Residential values diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Berkshire is committed to providing equal opportunity in all practices, including employees and applicants for employment. We ensure that decisions affecting employees are made without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Berkshire Residential Investments has agreed to acquire Limekiln Real Estate Investment Management's 50% stake in MF1 Process LLC, making Berkshire the sole owner of the multifamily mortgage lender. Financial terms were not disclosed.
MF1 was launched in 2018 as a 50/50 joint venture between Berkshire and Limekiln founder Scott Waynebern. Since its founding, the private-label lender has originated $32 billion in multifamily loans and emerged as a prominent issuer of commercial real estate collateralised loan obligations.
Upon closing, MF1 will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire. Most Limekiln employees are expected to join Berkshire as part of the transaction.
Boston-based Berkshire Residential Investments manages approximately $34.7 billion in real estate assets, overseeing around 480,000 residential units through equity and debt investments.
Berkshire Residential Investments has closed its Berkshire Multifamily Credit Fund IV at $1.86 billion. Gibson Dunn advised on the fundraising.
The fund focuses on multifamily credit investments. This marks the fourth iteration of Berkshire's multifamily credit fund strategy.