Prologis

Real Estate Operations Intern

In short

This is a 10-12 week summer internship at Prologis supporting the operation and customer support of its Chicagoland industrial real estate portfolio, spanning Leasing, Property Management, and Operations Construction Management. The intern will assist with leasing activities, basic financial models, marketing materials, and help identify AI-driven tools for operations workflows. It's open to rising sophomores through graduate students, paying $25-$30/hour for undergraduates and $35-$40/hour for graduates.

About the Role
At Prologis, we don't just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds.
Job Title: Real Estate Operations Intern
Company: Prologis
Do you want to play a role in global commerce? Are you seeking practical experience to supplement your academic pursuits?
The Prologis Summer Internship Program offers students of diverse educational backgrounds the opportunity to secure work experience within their field of study. Over a course of 10-12 weeks, our interns will get to collaborate on various significant projects that impact Prologis' business landscape. Students will have the opportunity to interact and connect with leaders within the company and build workplace acumen through various seminars and Q&A sessions. Regardless of their assigned departments, interns will have access to local market tours in order to fully comprehend Prologis' business and how their summer contributions impact the end product.
Prologis seeks both undergraduate and graduate level interns passionate about kickstarting their careers while helping us further our industry leading work across the organization.
A Day in the Life
You will support the operation and customer support of Prologis's Chicagoland portfolio while gaining exposure to Leasing, Real Estate and Customer Experience (RECX)/Property Management, and Operations Construction Management. You will contribute to day-to-day leasing activities by preparing marketing materials, attending prospective customer showings, supporting lease proposals, and helping evaluate deal terms through basic financial models. You will build relationships and learn about the industrial real estate ecosystem through team events, industry networking, and collaboration with peers and brokerage community members. You will also help identify and support AI-driven tools for Operations workflows through use-case research, user feedback, team training, and rollout efforts.
Key Responsibilities
•Engage in Cross-Functional Portfolio Exposure: Participate in team meetings, site visits, and special projects to gain practical insight into the roles that support the operation and customer support of Prologis's Chicagoland portfolio including Leasing, Real Estate and Customer Experience (RECX)/Property Management, and Operations Construction Management.
•Support Leasing Activities and Financial Analysis: Assist in day-to-day leasing efforts by preparing marketing materials, attending prospective customer showings, and supporting the preparation of lease proposals and basic financial models to evaluate deal terms.
•Network with Industry Professionals: Build relationships and learn about the broader industrial real estate ecosystem by attending team events, industry networking functions, and collaborating with peers and members of the brokerage community.
•Contribute to AI Adoption and Innovation: Help identify and implement AI-driven tools that improve Operations workflows by researching use cases, gathering user feedback, and supporting team training and rollout efforts.
Building Blocks for Success
Required:
•Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program as a rising sophomore, junior, or senior, or currently enrolled in a graduate program.
•Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
•Clear verbal and written communication skills.
•Attention to detail and commitment to professionalism and integrity.
•Collaborative team player who contributes to a supportive team environment.
•Curiosity and a strong desire to learn and grow.
Preferred:
•Coursework or project experience in commercial real estate, leasing, property management, finance, or operations.
•Experience preparing marketing materials, lease proposals, or basic financial models.
•Coursework, project, or internship experience exploring AI use cases, gathering user feedback, or supporting technology adoption.
•Creative mindset and openness to taking on new challenges.
•Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed. Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.
Compensation
Hiring Salary Range:
•Undergraduate: $25–$30 per hour
•Graduate: $35–$40 per hour
Benefits
All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. The 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. There is also generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Chicago, Illinois

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