Description

Ready to launch your career in marketing and sales? Want to gain hands-on career experience while putting your people skills and creativity to work? We're looking for Marketing & Leasing Interns to join the team!

If you love meeting new people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for working with people, sales and social media, this is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your skills.

As a Marketing & Leasing Intern, you’ll play a key role in creating an unforgettable Morado experience—from executing leasing strategies to organizing community events and supporting marketing initiatives. Be part of a dynamic team, develop valuable skills, and make a real impact on our leasing success.

 

Benefits - This paid internship will run from Spring February 2026 to May 2026 or Summer May 2026-September 2026, with the possibility to extend. The internship will be approximately 10 – 20 hours per week. Pay is $15 per hour.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A natural connector who enjoys engaging with people and making them feel welcome.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Involved on campus and well-connected within student life, organizations, or social circles—someone who knows how to influence groups and engage their peers.
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• A strong communicator with a positive, customer-focused approach.
• Energetic and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about marketing, sales, and creating a vibrant community.
• A team player who takes initiative and is eager to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Greet prospective residents with energy and enthusiasm, providing tours that showcase everything Morado on Berry has to offer.
• Assist with lease applications and ensure a seamless, efficient process for future residents.
• Utilize CRM to track leads, manage prospect interactions, and ensure a seamless leasing experience from initial inquiry to signed lease.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to prospective residents—be the go-to person for their needs.
• Assist with front desk operations, handling inquiries, answering calls, and responding to emails professionally and promptly.

Marketing & Events

• Plan and execute engaging resident events that align with the Morado on Berry brand.
• Collaborate with the Social Media Intern to align marketing content with leasing and community engagement efforts.
• Ensure the Temp Leasing Space is always on point, creating a standout first impression—if you’ve got an eye for interior design or love a well-curated space, this one’s for you!
• Stay ahead of the competition—shop other properties, track trends, and contribute fresh marketing ideas.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with leadership to strategize and overcome roadblocks, ensuring leasing success.
• Participate in University Partners training programs to sharpen your leasing, marketing, and customer service skills.
• Support the Marketing & Leasing New Dev Manager in coaching and mentoring new team members on sales and leasing techniques.
• Assist with special projects, outreach efforts, and creative marketing campaigns to drive leasing momentum.
• Other Responsibilities
• Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Positive attitude and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Passion for customer service, leasing, and marketing.

Bonus Points if You…

• Enjoy social media, marketing and event planning.
• Have experience in sales, leasing, hospitality or customer service.
• Have worked as a Brand Ambassador, Leasing Consultant or Administrative Assistant.
• Organizational Structure
• Reports to: New Development Manager/New Development Leasing Manager
• Direct Reports: N/A

Why Join University Partners?
University Partners is a leading owner and operator of student housing communities across the U.S., focused on creating environments where residents and team members thrive. Join our team to gain hands-on experience, build career skills, and be part of a community that makes an impact on student life.