Are you interested in a career in Real Estate Investment Management? Sentinel Real Estate's Summer Internship Program is an immersive experience with hands-on learning and training. You will gain exposure to all facets of real estate investment management, including Asset Management and Property Operations, Portfolio Management, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Financial Operations, Human Resources, Sustainability Initiatives, Capital Raising, Compliance and Marketing.
Sentinel is a leading privately held real estate investment management firm that encourages organic internal career growth, as evidenced by the long tenure and the career trajectories of our staff. We work in a culture of teamwork and respect and take pride in what we do.
The Sentinel Summer Internship Program is a 10-week experiential opportunity in which you will discover new skills and talents in a practical work setting, while applying the skills you have already developed through school and experience. Through daily work experience, intern events, projects and lunch and learn series, you will gain connections at all levels of the company and learn about a variety of facets of our business.
The Sentinel Summer Internship Program will run from June 2, 2026 – August6, 2026. You must be a rising Junior or Senior in a four-year college or university to be considered and expressed interest in real estate.
What You'll Do:
As an intern, you will be placed in one of the following departments based on your interest and skillset: Acquisitions & Dispositions, Portfolio Management, Human Resources and Asset Management.
As an intern, you will:
- Learn how we communicate the firm's product offerings, investment philosophy, processes and resources to strategically position the firm to investors and consultants.
- Understand how the firm's vertically integrated platform operates.
- Help with special projects that provide practical and educational experiences.
- Learn business tools and software.
- Attend meetings.
- Complete in-house training programs.
About You:
- Curiosity and a desire to learn about the Real Estate Industry as well as keen interest in exploring capital raising.
- Outgoing, self-motivated.
- Quantitative background that demonstrates analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and capability to articulate complex topics.
- Preferred major: Real Estate, Finance. For Human Resources placement: Business, Psychology or related.
- Must be a rising Junior or Senior in College or University and available to work 4 days in NYC office.
Requirements:
Cover letter must accompany resume.
Req Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you protect your health, your family, and your financial security. Your benefits are a valuable part of your compensation package. Benefits include:
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision coverage and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and eligible dependents
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance and supplemental insurance coverages (i.e. Critical Illness, Accident Insurance and Hospital Indemnity coverage) for you and your dependents
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, and company holidays
Disability Insurance: Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Our benefits reflect our commitment to your well-being. Full details will be provided during the hiring process.
Additional Details :
Sentinel Real Estate is an independently owned real estate investment management firm established in 1969. As of 9/30/25, the firm has $9.5 billion of institutional quality real estate assets under management on behalf of 118 domestic and international clients.
Sentinel maintains its global headquarters in New York City and two international corporate offices in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Melbourne, Australia. The firm also has 10 operational offices throughout the US, an operational office in Perth, Australia and a client servicing office located in Adelaide, Australia.
From its formation in 1969 through 9/30/25, Sentinel has acquired and managed nearly $22 billion of direct real estate investments, comprising 651 multifamily communities containing over 158,000 apartment units and 194 commercial properties containing 33.8 million square feet of space.
The Sentinel portfolio contains over 29,000 apartment units and 5.2 million square feet of commercial real estate as of 9/30/25. Sentinel operates on a vertically-integrated platform with 800 employees performing all phases of the investment process, including on-site property management. Sentinel's senior management team has an average tenure with the firm of over 27 years.
Pay Transparency This range is an estimate based on potential employee qualifications (including, but not limited to, education, specific skills, and years of experience), operational needs, work location, and other considerations as permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by law. This position also includes participation in a bonus program.
