Summer Associate Public Storage

Company Description

Since opening our first self-storage facility in 1972, Public Storage has grown to become the largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the world. With thousands of locations across the U.S. and Europe, and more than 170 million net rentable square feet of real estate, we're also one of the largest landlords.

We've been recognized as A Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute. And, our employees have also voted us as having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We're a member of the S&P 500 and FT Global 500. Our common and preferred stocks trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Public Storage is the nation’s leading self-storage provider, recognized for its iconic orange doors and commitment to delivering simple, reliable solutions to millions of customers across the country. We are expanding our creative team to enhance our consistent and engaging visual brand presence.

Job Description

Overview

The Summer Associate will directly support the Business Function Leader while gaining executive-level exposure through a structured dotted-line relationship with the Chief and/or Vice President of Department. This opportunity is intentionally designed to build foundational business capabilities and develop future business leaders, with a strong emphasis on acquisition integration, program/project management, employee experience, and strategic analytics.

This role offers meaningful hands-on experience, mentorship from senior leaders and visibility into enterprise-level strategy and execution.

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Business Function Leader
• Dotted Line: Chief or Vice President of Department

Key Responsibilities

1) Operations & Business Support

• Assist with employee experience
• Support reporting, analytics, and dashboard creation
• Partner with Business Partners on day-to-day task
• Contribute to culture-building initiatives and employee experience efforts
• Project/Program Manager

2) Executive Exposure

• Participate in monthly 1:1 mentorship sessions with the VP and department heads
• Attend select leadership meetings and strategy discussions
• Prepare executive summaries, briefing materials, and presentations
• Receive coaching on professional communication, influence, and executive presence

3) Strategic Projects

Objective: Support project management initiatives by coordinating tasks, tracking progress, documentation and assisting in the successful execution of projects while gaining hands-on experience in project lifecycle management.

Examples of Key Deliverables (but not limited):

• Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, timelines, and documentation
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and capture detailed notes and action items
• Track project progress, deadlines, and deliverables; escalate risks or delays as needed
• Support cross-functional communication by liaising with stakeholders and team members
• Analyze project data and prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentations
• Maintain organized project files, documentation, and version control
• Support resource scheduling and task allocation
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance project efficiency 
• Document Processes

4) Data Analysis

Objective: Aspiring data analytics professional seeking an internship to apply analytical skills in data collection, analysis, and visualization to generate insights that support informed business decision‑making.

Examples of Key Deliverables (but not limited):

• Assist in gathering, cleaning, and validating data from multiple sources
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Support the creation of data models and basic statistical analyses
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into data requirements
• Document data processes, methodologies, and findings
• Assist in automating reporting processes and improving data workflows
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Qualifications

Learning Experience & Final Deliverables

• Deliver a final presentation to the Business Leadership Team
• Share the completed project
• Present a personal reflection and professional development summary

Success Metrics

• Completion, quality, and impact of strategic project work
• Feedback from leadership and key stakeholders
• Demonstrated growth in executive presence, communication, and strategic thinking

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Sophomore or Junior Pursuing a Bachelors degree or Master degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated interest in strategy, employee experience, and organizational development
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

Additional Information

Workplace

• One of our values pillars is to work as OneTeam and we believe that there is no replacement for in-person collaboration but understand the value of some flexibility. Public Storage teammates are expected to work in the office five days each week with the option to take up to three flexible remote days per month. 

Public Storage is an equal opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

**Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this posting.  Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions or requiring sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide training plans or support for F-1 OPT, STEM OPT extensions, or future visa sponsorship.**