Equity Residential · 4 hours ago
IT Strategy Intern
2 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20.50/hr - $20.50/hrEquity Residential is an industry-leading multi-family REIT headquartered in downtown Chicago, focused on providing the best in apartment living. The IT Strategy Intern will support the Information Technology team in aligning technology capabilities with business goals, particularly in analytics and project coordination for the Bulk Internet Program.
Property ManagementReal Estate
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the IT Strategy team in developing and managing strategic plans, technology roadmaps, and key performance indicators that align with enterprise priorities
Perform financial and operational analysis for EQR’s Bulk Internet Program, including validating that revenues and expenses are accurate, properly allocated, and reflected at the correct properties and timing
Help with the creation of telecom services launch marketing materials delivered to property teams and residents
Analyze bulk internet contracts and vendor agreements to support compliance, cost control, and informed decision-making
Assist with basic IT project management activities in partnership with IT leadership, including helping coordinate the rollout of bulk internet services across approximately 80–100 properties
Help track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items, and support documentation and status reporting
Participate in research and analysis of emerging technologies, digital trends, and best practices to inform recommendations for EQR’s IT initiatives
Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and communication materials for leadership related to technology initiatives, financial performance, and business alignment
Partner with cross-functional teams—including Centralized Operations, Finance, Data Analytics, and IT Infrastructure—to support projects that improve efficiency, automation, and user experience
Analyze data and compile insights to help evaluate the success and impact of IT initiatives and large-scale technology deployments
Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT governance processes, tools, and documentation
Qualification
Required
Prefer rising Junior or Senior students pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Business, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid, fast-paced environment
Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States (we do not offer this program under OPT or CPT or sponsor work visas)
Preferred
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau) preferred
Exposure to project management or business analysis concepts is a plus
Company
Equity Residential
Equity Residential (EQR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT).
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Kristin Hupfer
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience
David Lane
Vice President, Property Management
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