Facilities Coordinator Intern (Summer 2025) Location: Minneapolis, MN This position will be eligible for Sick and Safe paid leave, as well as paid volunteer time. About Centerspace Centerspace was founded in Minot, North Dakota, in 1970. You can find our corporate support offices located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and in Minot, North Dakota, along with onsite operations in six states. From Denver, CO to Minneapolis, MN, our company continues to grow throughout the Midwest, proudly providing apartment homes to thousands of residents, extending our vision to be the premier provider of apartment homes in vibrant communities by focusing on integrity and serving others. Centerspace is built around our employees. Our Mission and Vision unites our employees as one team. Summary The intern will learn the functions of Centerspace's Facilities department, from daily operations to overall strategy and implementation of procedures. Expectations Follows already established procedures. Generally given substantial guidance but expected to be self-directed once trained. Interns are expected to demonstrate excellent ability in standard computer software programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project. Interns are expected to have strong organizational, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Facilities staff will guide the intern in the following areas * Assist in the evaluation & implementation of available maintenance software platforms. * Assist in the evaluation & implementation of available contract management software platforms. * Support the elevator RFP process across the portfolio. * Field experience in project management. * Field experience in the maintenance support area. * Support additional facilities projects as assigned. * Participation in department meetings. Qualifications * Education and/or Experience: - Current enrollment in a course of study in a field related to Real Estate Investing. * Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. * Work Environment: The noise level in the office environment is usually reasonably quiet. While visiting sites employees may be exposed to outdoor extreme weather conditions, loud noises, heat/cold/wet, loud noise, heavy equipment and obstacles to navigate. Appropriate safety precautions will be provided and must be used. * Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: * Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. * Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Experience with financial modeling is strongly preferred. * Reasoning Ability - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. * Computer Skills - To perform the job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. The individual should be able to easily learn and adapt to new software programs. 6 Keys Centerspace expects team members to adhere to our 6 Keys, which outline the expectations in place for all team members regarding the attitudes and behaviors displayed while doing the work assigned in any position. * Do the Right Thing: Integrity, ethics, and accountability guide all of our decisions, with a laser focus on delivering results. * One Team: We have one mission, one vision, one family, one team. Collaborate. Empower. Communicate. * Serve Others: Respect everyone. Build trust. Listen. Deliver outstanding customer service. Develop our communities. * Dare to Win: Be courageous. Seek continuous improvement. Be bold. Speak up. Exceed expectations. * Embrace Change: Be flexible. Innovate the future. Thrive. Encourage and reward creativity. * Take Action: Lead the market. Be proactive. Execute the strategy. Capitalize on opportunity.