AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is an equity REIT focused on developing and managing distinctive apartment homes. The Summer 2026 Internship Program aims to provide high-achieving undergraduates with broad real estate experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, involving collaboration with various business groups and senior leadership to analyze financial data and support strategic decision making.
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed analyses of historical financial data
Build models to project future performance
Provide critical support to development/redevelopment teams
Support budgeting and capital planning team
Assist property management team
Qualification
Required
Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or in another quantitative or business-related field.
Strong problems solving skills and a desire to put them to use in a meaningful way.
The intellectual curiosity to truly learn about all aspects of our business and new tools/skills.
Excellent time management and organizational ability.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills using MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred
Experience working with SQL, R, Power BI/Tableau, and VBA is a plus.
Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more.
Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.
Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).
A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.
A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.
AvalonBay Communities is a real estate investment company