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Acadia Realty Trust · 4 months ago

Corporate Responsibility Intern

Rye, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $23/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Acadia Realty Trust is an equity real estate investment trust focused on delivering long-term, profitable growth. They are seeking a qualified intern to assist in driving corporate responsibility initiatives and performance, providing support in strategy development, research, and sustainability efforts.

Real Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contribute to the strategy development of Acadia’s Corporate Responsibility program

Conduct research, create reports on program efforts, and conceptualize new ideas for ESG and sustainability initiatives, data collection, employee programs and community engagement

Learn about utility data and work on building to portfolio initiatives to conserve carbon, energy, water and waste

Work on special, related projects as needed

Qualification

ExperienceResearch skillsMicrosoft ExcelEnvironmental scienceMulti-taskingCommunicationSelf-motivated

Required

Must have completed junior year of college

Must be enrolled in a college degree program at an Accredited Institution

Pursuing degree in related area including commercial real estate, business, environmental science/studies or related field

Must be able to work onsite in Rye, NY

Ability to work 40 hours per week

Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above

Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US without a visa or sponsorship

Preferred

Possess a passion for ESG with experience in executing innovative environmental related projects

Highly Self-motivated

Ability to prioritize challenging work schedule/multi-task

Strong written and verbal communications skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Eligibility Interns are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan, offering a head start on long-term financial planning.

Daily Stipend for Lunch

Pre-Tax Commuter Savings

Convenient Commute from NYC with Shuttle Service to/from Harrison Metro North Station to Rye Office Campus

Dedicated Mentorship Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance, feedback, and career development support throughout the program.

Immersive Industry Experience Interns gain comprehensive exposure to the commercial real estate industry through: Cross-functional team engagement, Onsite property tours for real-world context, A collaborative, hands-on group project, Direct access to CEO and senior leadership team