San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
Description Job Type Internship San Francisco, CA Job Details Position: Wheel Intern Location: 37 Graham Street, STE 120, San Francisco, California Program Duration: Twelve months (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027) Co…
Skills: Real Estate Investment, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Written Communication, Microsoft Excel
San Francisco, California, United States • On-site
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Interns will rotate through five departments, gaining hands-on exposure to real estate investment and asset management. They will work on project-based tasks, mentorship, and structured learning to build technical skills and industry knowledge.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a genuine interest in real estate investment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written communication skills are also required.
Description
Internship
San Francisco, CA
Position: Wheel Intern
Location: 37 Graham Street, STE 120, San Francisco, California
Program Duration: Twelve months (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027)
Compensation: $34.00 per hour (Full-time, 40 hours/week)
The Hamilton Zanze Wheel Program is a twelve month, full-time rotational internship designed to provide hands-on exposure to the core functions of real estate investment and asset management. Interns rotate through five departments - Transactions, Asset Management and Project & Risk Management, Data Analysis, Investor Relations, and Accounting & Finance - gaining a comprehensive understanding of how each team contributes to the firm's operations and investment strategy.
Through project-based work, mentorship, and structured learning, interns will build technical skills, industry knowledge, and strategic thinking while actively contributing to the business. At the program's conclusion, the intern will complete a self-evaluation and participate in a roundtable with department heads and mentors to review performance, program feedback, and potential full-time employment opportunities within the firm.
Focus: Acquisitions, dispositions, refinancing, underwriting, and financial modeling. The Transactions team leads all acquisition, disposition, and refinance activity at Hamilton Zanze. Interns will work alongside the team to:
Key concepts covered include deal evaluation, debt and equity financing fundamentals, valuation techniques, lender relationships, and deal execution.
Focus: Portfolio management, financial analysis, property-level oversight, and capital project execution.
The Asset Management and Project Management teams are responsible for managing and executing business plans across Hamilton Zanze's entire portfolio. Interns will shadow members of both teams and contribute to:
Travel to select markets may be required to monitor assets, meet with property management teams, and assess local market conditions.
Focus: Data management, research initiatives, and analytical tool development.
The Data Analysis team operates within the Asset Management arm and leads Hamilton Zanze's growing data and research initiatives. Interns will work on targeted projects and contribute to:
Focus: Investor communication, capital raising, client services, and marketing.
The Investor Relations team manages all communication with Hamilton Zanze's investor base. Interns will work with team members to:
Focus: Cash management, entity-level accounting, distributions, and portfolio valuation.
The Accounting & Finance team oversees all cash movement at Hamilton Zanze, spanning transactions, asset management activity, monthly distributions, annual tax filings, entity-level bookkeeping, and portfolio valuations. Interns will contribute to:
Requirements
Hamilton Zanze is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
Applications are accepted July 3 – July 31, with interviews conducted on a rolling basis. The program begins September 7, 2026. We are hiring one intern for the 2026 – 2027 program. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Wheel Program Internship”. Please note that incomplete submissions will not be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application.
We invest with the highest standards to create a more enduring real estate community.
Since 2001, Hamilton Zanze has made multifamily real estate investments with the highest standards. We combine expertise in 1031 exchange properties and multifamily real estate investments with committed client service to deliver more than positive outcomes. Our work realizes an impact that stands the test of time. That requires balancing what has worked and what will work: as owner-operators of our properties, we deliver tax-efficient cash flow and long-term appreciation. By drawing from our history of investment excellence, we’re forging a path lined with experience that ends with success.
Offices: 37 Graham Street, Suite 120, San Francisco, CA 94129, US
We invest with the highest standards to create a more enduring real estate community.
Since 2001, Hamilton Zanze has made multifamily real estate investments with the highest standards. We combine expertise in 1031 exchange properties and multifamily real estate investments with committed client service to deliver more than positive outcomes. Our work realizes an impact that stands the test of time. That requires balancing what has worked and what will work: as owner-operators of our properties, we deliver tax-efficient cash flow and long-term appreciation. By drawing from our history of investment excellence, we’re forging a path lined with experience that ends with success.
Offices: 37 Graham Street, Suite 120, San Francisco, CA 94129, US
