NextGen Property Management Pros — 2026 Paid Summer Intern

Job Title: NextGen Property Management Pros — 2026 Paid Summer Intern

Organization: 5T Management

Location: Chicago, IL (South Side)

Job Type: Paid Internship

Pay: $20.00/hour | 20 hours/week

Duration: 4 weeks — July 6 – July 30, 2026

Application Deadline: June 19, 2026

About 5T Management

5T Management is a Chicago-based property management company founded in 2000. We develop, own, and manage affordable apartment homes across Chicago's South and West Sides — managing more than 1,700 units. We are committed to restoring community vibrancy through quality housing and a belief that affordable housing and job creation are the foundation of a strong community.

About the Program

The NextGen Property Management Pros Internship is a 4-week paid summer program for high school seniors and early college students. You will work alongside 5T professionals, contribute to real projects in affordable housing and property management, receive daily mentorship from your supervisor, participate in weekly Field Trips and a Speaker Series, and complete an individual capstone project presented to 5T leadership at the Closing Ceremony on July 30.

This is not a shadowing program. You will do real work, learn from real professionals, and leave with real skills — and a paycheck.

Internship Tracks

Track A: Accounting & Finance Best for college freshmen/sophomores interested in finance, accounting, or data.

• AP/AR & Compliance
• Rent Ledgers & Budgeting
• Reporting & Financial Analysis
• Affordable Housing Finance
• Yardi Voyager 7S exposure

Track B: Property Operations Best for high school seniors and college students interested in operations and community.

• Leasing & Marketing
• Resident Services
• Work Orders & Maintenance
• Compliance & Community Impact
• Exposure to multiple properties

What You'll Do

• Work on real projects in property management and affordable housing alongside your supervisor
• Participate in weekly Field Trips and a Speaker Series — including site visits, industry leaders, and an AI & Innovation session
• Receive daily mentorship and guidance from your assigned supervisor
• Complete an individual capstone project and present your findings to 5T leadership at the Closing Ceremony on July 30
• Explore how AI tools are being used in property management and contribute your perspective on where the industry is headed
• Earn a Certificate of Completion presented at the Closing Ceremony

What We're Looking For

• High school senior (graduating class of 2026) or college freshman/sophomore
• GPA of 3.0 or above preferred; 2.5–2.99 accepted with a brief written context statement
• Available for the full 4-week program: July 6 – July 30, 2026
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Reliable transportation to 5T's South Side Chicago office
• Curious, motivated, and ready to learn — no prior property management experience required

Compensation

• $20.00/hour
• 20 hours per week
• Paid bi-weekly through the company payroll system
• Estimated total earnings: approximately $1,600
• Certificate of Completion presented at Closing Ceremony
• This internship does not include health, dental, or paid time off benefits

Key Dates

• Application Open: June 10, 2026
• Application Deadline: June 19, 2026
• Interviews: June 23–26, 2026
• Orientation: July 6, 2026
• Program Dates: July 6 – July 30, 2026
• Capstone & Closing Ceremony: July 30, 2026

How to Apply

Email your completed application and resume to internships@5tmanagement.com by June 19, 2026.

Your application must include:

• Resume (school projects, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and jobs all count)
• Current GPA
• Essay 1 (up to 400 words): Why are you interested in this internship and what do you hope to learn?
• Essay 2 (up to 200 words): Describe a time you took responsibility for something and what you learned
• GPA Context Statement (required only if GPA is below 3.0)

To request the full application packet, email internships@5tmanagement.com.

All applicants will receive a response.

Equal Opportunity Employer

5T Management is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive program that reflects the communities we serve.