Position: 2025 Summer Wheel Intern
Location: San Francisco
Program Duration: 8 weeks (Monday, June 16, 2025 – Friday, August 8, 2025)
Compensation: $30 per hour (Full-time, 40 hours/week)

Position Summary

The Hamilton Zanze Summer Wheel Internship Program is an eight-week, full-time rotational internship designed to provide exposure to key functions within real estate investment and asset management. Interns will gain a comprehensive understanding of deal flow by rotating through Transactions, Asset Management, and Investor Relations.

Through hands-on projects, mentorship, and structured learning modules, interns will develop technical skills, industry knowledge, and strategic thinking while actively contributing to our business. The program will conclude with a final presentation, where interns will showcase their learning and insights to company leadership.

Program Structure & Learning Objectives:

Transactions Rotation

Focus: Real estate acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, underwriting, and financial modeling.
Interns will gain insight into:

• The deal evaluation process, including underwriting, market research, and financial modeling.
• The fundamentals of debt and equity financing and valuation techniques.
• The closing process, lender relationships, and deal execution strategies.

Asset Management, Project Management, and Risk Management Rotation

Focus: Portfolio management, financial analysis, and market research.
Interns will be introduced to:

• Financial performance tracking through analysis of key property metrics.
• Strategies for managing and optimizing a real estate portfolio.
• Industry trends and economic factors impacting multifamily real estate.
• Coordination with property management teams and potential on-site property visits.

Investor Relations, Client Relations, and Marketing & Communications Rotation

Focus: Raising capital, investor communication, and marketing strategies.
Interns will develop an understanding of:

• The role of capital raising and investor engagement in real estate transactions.
• The importance of client services, investor reporting, and financial communications.
• Marketing and branding strategies used to support investor relations efforts.

Final Project & Presentation

Objective: Synthesize learning from all three departments into a final presentation.
Interns will:

• Select a research topic or case study based on their experiences.
• Present their findings and strategic recommendations to company leadership.
• Participate in a roundtable discussion with department heads and mentors for feedback.

Job Requirements

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree
• Passion for real estate investment and asset management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and an interest in financial modeling.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

Program Benefits

• $30/hour 
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL) in accordance with San Francisco local ordinances.
• Exposure to industry professionals and real-world projects.
• Professional development  and networking opportunities.
• Hands-on mentorship and career guidance.

How to Apply

We are seeking to hire two full-time interns for our 2025 program. Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter.

Screening calls and interviews will begin in March 2025, with applications processed on a rolling basis. The internship will run from June 16, 2025, through August 8, 2025.

For questions, please contact our HR team at HR@hamiltonzanze.com.