What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portland Summer Brokerage Intern position at Cushman & Wakefield?
We are a full-service global commercial real estate company with over 100 years of experience, 52,000 professionals and 400 offices worldwide. We are driven to solve complex problems, and we have the expertise and experience to bring solutions to life.
At Cushman & Wakefield we believe Better Never Settles. That’s why we never settle for the world that’s been built, but relentlessly drive it forward for our clients, colleagues and communities. We push boundaries, think creatively, and strive to exceed expectations in everything we do. Our people are the foundation of our success, and we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
Our Portland Summer Brokerage Internship is designed to offer a thorough experience that equips interns with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers within real estate. Over the duration of the internship, interns will gain real-world, hands-on experience in the industry by handling important assignments, problem solving, and taking ownership of their work. Our Summer Interns will be paid hourly and work up to 25 hours per week during this program.
As part of the internship experience, interns will participate in our Virtual Global Speaker Series, which offers insights into the commercial real estate industry and professional development topics. These sessions also provide a deeper understanding of our company culture and values. Additionally, each intern is paired with a mentor for bi-weekly meetings, offering personalized guidance and support throughout the program.
As a Brokerage Intern at C&W, you will:
- Gather information, conduct research and analyze data to provide relevant advice and information
- Assist the business in the execution of their daily tasks
- Respond to day-to-day requests, providing information and advice and ensuring that issues are properly addressed
- Deliver through established processes, systems and procedures ensuring work standards and requirements are met
- Develop own professional expertise through on the job training and observation
- Review, reconcile, and resolve client issues
- Track project timelines
- Generate monthly reports
- Assist managers with department objectives
- Complete special projects
Qualifications:
- Recent graduate or about to graduate in the Fall of 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or another related field.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Interest in a career path within Brokerage
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) to support daily tasks and presentations.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with a professional and approachable demeanor.
- Organized and detail-oriented, being able to manage multiple tasks while staying focused and efficient.
- Team player with a proactive mindset, capable of working independently and contributing to group efforts.
- A self-starter, who is reliable, and gets things done as efficiently as possible
- Permanent US work authorization required.
- We do not offer relocation assistance or housing for our internship program.