Property Management Internship

Overview

Founded in 1965 by Mack Pogue as Lincoln Property Company, Willow Bridge Property Company is one of the United States’ most respected full-service residential property companies, operating a successful portfolio in 75 markets. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Willow Bridge proudly employs over 5,500 team members, has built over 200,000 apartments and manages 220,000 units for its clients.
We create places people want to call home — starting with you.

With decades of proven success, Willow Bridge is a national leader in residential property management and development, active in 29 states and managing more than 230,000 apartment homes across the U.S. At Willow Bridge, our purpose drives everything we do. Whether you’re launching your career or looking to take the next step, we’re here to support your growth with intention, flexibility, and real opportunities to make an impact.

The Willow Bridge Summer Internship Program is a 9‑week experience designed to provide valuable hands‑on work with a national leader in the property management industry. Your summer with Willow Bridge will include:

• A 3‑day orientation experience at HQ in Dallas, TX with opportunities to network and hear from senior leadership
• Weekly internship meetings consisting of professional workshops, leadership speakers, and meaningful conversations
• The opportunity to showcase your interests and learnings through a final project presentation to leadership at the conclusion of the program

The program will run from June 1 – July 31, 2026.

• Learn how to interact with prospects: welcoming guests in the front office, answering phone calls, touring the community, and completing lease applications & paperwork.
• Learn how to interact with residents: completing rent collections, deposits, late notices, posting rent, receiving move‑out notices, service requests, and resident transfers.
• Learn how to inspect the property: walking vacant apartment homes, making readies, and completing service requests in property‑management software.
• Prepare the office, model home, vacant apartment homes, and tour path.
• Check assigned email regularly.
• Check in with assigned manager and internship program directors regularly to report progress, questions, and any concerns that may arise.
• Work with the team to actively post on community social pages including Instagram and Facebook and respond positively to all online reviews.

• Interest or desire to work in property management, real estate, or sales.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills and enjoyment in meeting new people.
• Skilled in basic math.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to work in‑person at the assigned Willow Bridge property for the duration of the program.
• Ability to collaborate with team members and use available resources to effectively complete tasks.
• Must be able to tour the community with clients, including walking the property and climbing stairs.
• Rising Junior or Senior for a degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field at the time of the first day of the program.