Lease Administration Intern

Acadia (NYSE:AKR) headquartered in Rye New York Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE:AKR) is an equity real estate investment trust focused on delivering long-term profitable growth via its dual core and investment management platforms.

Our energized team is accomplishing this goal by building a best-in-class location-driven core real estate portfolio with meaningful concentrations of assets in the nations most dynamic urban and street-retail corridors including those in New York Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Washington DC Dallas and Boston. At the same time we manage opportunistic and value-add investments through our investment management platform.

Acadia is currently seeking a qualified intern to join its Lease Administrationteam who can participate in the full cycle of tenant interaction from lease negotiations and tenant on-boarding to tenant vacating the premises at the end of its term.

This is an onsite paid internship based in Rye New York. This 10-week program will commence on May 26 2026 and conclude on August 6 2026.

Interns are assigned a mentor who will provide guidance throughout the duration of their internship. Interns will be encouraged to learn as much as possible about Acadia and how all of the various departments inter-relate during their experience with us. The intern should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in Leasing matters from the landlord side of commercial real estate.

INTERNS WILL BE EXPOSED TO & PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Assist in all phases of tenant accounts billing and collections.
• Preparation and billing of periodic Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Real Estate Tax (RET) and Insurance (INS) reconciliations.
• Regular monitoring of tenant accounts including tenant contact information and account status.
• Communicating between departments in regards to possible resolution of tenant disputes.
• Daily application of payments from the tenant Lock Box bank deposits and wire transfers.
• Process rent increase letters and monthly statements.
• Assist in creating renewing vacating and expiring leases in our financial database (MRI).
• Be a liaison between tenant and landlord as well as an inter-departmental conduit between acquisition development legal leasing construction accounting and property management teams.
• Assist in handling all building and tenant improvements and the required lease documentation.
• Assist with various tasks related to managing the Acadia annual real estate tax expenses and tax appeals process including annual NYC filings.

Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a college degree program at an Accredited Institution business or communication a plus
• Must have completed junior year of college
• Must be able to work onsite in Rye NY
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the US without a visa or sponsorship

Desired Characteristics:

• Highly Self-motivated
• Ability to prioritize challenging work schedule/multi-task
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel

Internship Benefits Overview

Acadias internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dynamic field of commercial real estate supported by a robust structure designed to foster both professional and personal growth. Key benefits include:

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Eligibility
  Interns are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement savings plan offering a head start on long-term financial planning.
• Daily Stipend for Lunch
• Pre-Tax Commuter Savings
• Convenient Commute from NYC with Shuttle Service to/from Harrison Metro North Station to Rye Office Campus
• Dedicated Mentorship
  Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor who provides guidance feedback and career development support throughout the program.
• Immersive Industry Experience
  Interns gain comprehensive exposure to the commercial real estate industry through:
  • Cross-functional team engagement
  • Onsite property tours for real-world context
  • A collaborative hands-on group project
  • Direct access to CEO and senior leadership team

This immersive program is designed to provide meaningful insights into our business and culture equipping interns with valuable skills and connections for their future careers.

An estimate of the current compensation for this position is $20.00 23.00 an hour.

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