About the role#
Acts Housing is offering a 12-week paid internship focused on real estate acquisition and residential redevelopment. You will work alongside leadership and construction managers to see how properties are identified, purchased, and renovated to support affordable homeownership. This role involves a mix of office work and site visits to properties across Milwaukee.
What you'll do#
- Participate in property evaluations and learn how potential acquisitions are analyzed.
- Gain exposure to real estate underwriting and property purchase decisions.
- Visit homes undergoing renovation to see how projects are planned and managed.
- Assist with documenting property conditions and developing scopes of work.
- Learn how to coordinate contractors and track project budgets, schedules, invoices, and costs.
- Support project documentation and reporting tasks.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic computer proficiency, including experience with spreadsheets.
- Willingness to learn and work collaboratively.
- Interest in Milwaukee neighborhoods and community revitalization.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Schedule: 20 to 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Duration: 12 weeks, starting December 2026.
- Pay: $25.00 per hour.
- Requirements: A valid driver's license and access to a registered, insured vehicle are required for travel to job sites. Property visits involve walking through homes under renovation, navigating uneven surfaces, and climbing stairs.
About MRA Recruiting Services
MRA Recruiting Services operates as a nonprofit organization within the human resources sector. Founded in 1901, the company focuses on employer-branded recruitment rather than traditional staffing. It connects candidates with member companies across various industries and locations. The firm maintains a staff of 51 to 200 employees and is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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