Strategy & Operations / Policy & Impact Intern (Summer 2025)

About Lincoln Avenue Communities 
Welcome to Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC)! We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial real estate private equity firm that strengthens communities. As a developer, investor, and operator, we provide sustainable, high-quality homes for lower and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 28 states. With a portfolio encompassing 150+ properties and 27,000+ units, we are committed to creating lasting impacts on the lives of our residents and the communities we serve. 

About Our Summer Internship Program 
Our internship program goes beyond the ordinary. Here, you won’t just be a participant but an integral part of our innovative projects, learning and growing in an environment that fosters creativity and independence. If you share our vision of raising the standards in affordable housing, we invite you to embark on this journey with us. Let’s build a future where your ideas matter, your skills are honed, and your impact is real. 
 
This 10-week paid Summer Internship Program has been developed for students to gain practical training and hands-on experience that will help them meet their educational goals and prepare them for their professional careers in real estate. When creating our Program, we carefully assessed what made an internship experience meaningful. Our goal is to provide you with a dynamic and engaging learning experience, and the opportunity to develop while having dedicated support around you. 

Important Reminders: 

• Our 10-week program begins June 2, 2025, and ends August 8, 2025. 

• We encourage students who are graduating in May/June 2026 to apply. 

• This is a full-time role based in our Santa Monica office. 

What You’ll Do 
This internship offers the opportunity to support the Strategy & Operations team and gain exposure to our Policy & Impact team. This role will be reporting to the Strategy & Operations Manager.

This summer, you will: 

• Support the Strategy & Operations team in the formulation of corporate strategies and growth initiatives. 

• Prepare insights and materials for planning sessions, briefings, and team meetings. Attend project status update meetings and take notes to track progress and determine deliverables for subsequent meetings. 

• Participate in PR and marketing initiatives, including reviewing press releases and other marketing materials. 

• Contribute to outreach campaigns to local government and industry partners. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

What We’re Looking For   

• Entrepreneurial self-starter, able to work in a fast-paced environment. 

• Intellectually curious with a strong bias to action. 

• Results-oriented problem solver who lives our values. 

• Interest in the affordable housing industry. 

• Comfortable with Microsoft Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. 

Education and Experience 

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree. 

• Applicants must be returning to school following the end of their summer internship.