Real Estate Summer Internship

About PHOENIX

The PHOENIX Internship Program is a 10-week, paid program that offers rising Junior and Senior undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a multi-brand retail company. The internship program provides hands-on experience in an area of interest and cross-functional collaboration while developing valuable professional skills.

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a Direct-to-Consumer platform operating EXPRESS and BONOBOS in the United States. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at and

Spend your summer in style.

The Summer 2025 Internship Program takes place from June 1st to August 7th. This internship is located at our Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

What can you expect from the PHOENIX Internship Program?

Workshops to develop professional skills

Networking sessions with leaders

Cross-functional intern collaboration on group project

Group outings, social events and volunteer opportunities

Location Name

Columbus Corporate Headquarters

Responsibilities

What will you be working on this Summer?

Gain overview of specific functions and responsibilities of the 4 areas of real estate, including Leasing, Lease Administration/Legal, Store Design & Construction and Facilities

Engage with landlords to discuss existing and potential Express and Bonobos leased locations, attend portfolio review meetings to discuss retail strategy and plans

Develop understanding of the lifecycle of a store lease, review and reconcile lease payment accounts using PeopleSoft & Lucernex softwares

Partner with internal & external contacts to research and prepare legal estoppel certificates

Expand knowledge of construction materials, store fixturing development and manufacturing by attending vendor presentations and on-site production visits

Resolve escalated or emergency maintenance issues and coordinate issue resolution

Partner with Real Estate and Store Operations workstream on store planning projects

Curious what life as a PHOENIX intern looks like? Get a glimpse into a day in the life of previous intern Ellie.

Requirements

Available to:

Work full-time (40 hours per week)

Adhere to our four-days-in-office approach

Commit to the entire 10 weeks of the program

Availability to work full time (40 hours per week) and adhere to our four-days-in-office approach

Preferred GPA at or above 3.2

Want to learn more? View our program guide and search #PHOENIXInterns on LinkedIn to see what last summer’s internship experience looked like.

Closing

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

Temporary Full-Time