Description

Fairgrove Property Management provides industry-leading residential property management services to real estate investors and residents throughout Southern California. Founded in 1976, the Irvine, CA-based company makes owning investment properties profitable and effortless. Four decades of experience in the residential real estate sector empowers Fairgrove to deliver a combination of exceptional operational expertise and innovative technology to both owners and residents. The company’s management approach enables stress-free, passive investing for owners, and provides residents with quality housing where service is the highest priority. Fairgrove Property Management operates in four major Southern California markets and is rapidly expanding across the West.  

Job Summary

Fairgrove Property Management is seeking a motivated Summer Intern to gain hands-on experience across key areas of the business, including property operations, leasing, maintenance, finance, and people & culture. This structured, rotational program provides real-world exposure to the property management industry, allowing interns to contribute to daily operations, collaborate with experienced professionals, and complete a capstone project that delivers meaningful business impact. Ideal candidates are eager to learn, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in real estate or business.

Program Details

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Requirements

What You’ll Do

As an intern, you’ll rotate through key departments and gain exposure to: 

Property Management  

• Assist with leasing, property tours, and resident services  
• Support day-to-day property operations by communicating with residents and prospective residents

Maintenance Operations  

• Participate in property inspections and unit inspections 
• Creating and reviewing work orders in AppFolio 
• Learn how maintenance impacts resident satisfaction  

Accounting & Finance  

• Gain an understanding of rent processing, billing, and owner distributions  
• Learn how properties generate revenue  

Business Development  

• Support prospecting of potential clients, conduct property inspections, and review property management agreements  
• Conduct market research and analysis  

People & Culture  

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement 
• Learn how strong company culture is built  

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university (Business, Real Estate, Finance, or related field preferred)  
• Strong interest in property management, real estate, or business operations  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); willingness to learn new systems  
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and eagerness to learn  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting