FP&A Summer Intern - Data Science

Job Description

Founded in 2008, YES Communities is a privately held Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) specializing in manufactured housing.

We are seeking a driven and intellectually curious intern with a passion for solving economic and housing-related problems to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team for Summer 2026. As a Data Science intern, you will play a key role in supporting critical finance initiatives while gaining hands‑on experience in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

Over the course of the internship, you will collaborate with our team to gain exposure to real‑world data science projects, experience with programming tools and statistical techniques, and learn about the practical applications of data science.

• Assist in cleaning, organizing, and preparing raw data by resolving errors and integrating multiple data sources.
• Support exploratory data analysis (EDA) by identifying trends, patterns, and distributions using basic statistical methods.
• Learn to build and evaluate introductory machine learning models (e.g., linear/logistic regression, decision trees, KNN, clustering, time‑series), and understand model diagnostic metrics and modeling challenges.
• Help develop clear, effective visualizations using tools like ggplot and matplotlib.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL; with the ability to write queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis. Experience with Python or R a plus.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and team members to observe data workflows, contribute to solutions, and receive hands‑on mentorship.

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a competitive program or degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Ability to work full‑time (40 hours per week) for a minimum of 10 weeks in our Denver office.
• Availability to start by June 2026.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL; with the ability to write queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis. Experience with Python or R a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and communicate insights.
• Self‑starter with a demonstrated passion for learning, problem‑solving, and applying new technologies.

This internship opportunity may also serve as a pathway to a full‑time position within YES Communities.

Competitive salary | Comprehensive health benefits | Life, long and short‑term disability insurance | 401(k) with company match

YES Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.