Research Intern

Make your next move an expert one.

At Colliers it’s not our success that sets us apart, it’s how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what’s right for our clients, people and communities.

Why Colliers?

Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers’ continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.

Who you are

You’re a motivated student with a strong interest in research and commercial real estate, ready to contribute to our dynamic team as a yearlong Research Intern in our Long Island, NY office. Highly organized and detail-oriented, you take pride in delivering work of the highest quality. You bring a customer-focused mindset and thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. In this role, you’ll assist with research, data analysis, property listings, and client presentations, while gaining exposure to real estate transactions. You’re adaptable and enjoy variety in your work, thriving in an environment where no two days are the same. Above all, you’re eager to learn, collaborate, and share ideas to achieve outstanding results.

What you bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in real estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• A strong interest in Real Estate, Research, or Urban Planning.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Outlook) 
• Able to calculate and analyze key metrics and indicators (vacancy, absorption, inventory, deliveries, cap rates, etc.).
• Strong research and analytical skills. Experience preparing and writing research reports and/or
• proposals.
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced skillset tracking and updating multiple sets of data via Excel, Smartsheet, Access, etc.
• Resourceful, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritize efficiently, meet tight deadlines and coordinate deadlines and responsibilities with multiple groups in projects.

Bonus skills and experience

• Commercial real estate experience
• Knowledge of intermediate MS Excel functions such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP’s
• Knowledge in Mapping/GIS Software
• Knowledge of/experience with resources such as: CoStar, Lightcast Labor Data, Placer.ai, ZoomInfo and MSCI (formerly known as Real Capital Analytics).
• Experience with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot
• Familiarity with the NYC retail market

What success looks like

• You will collect and analyze data on NYC CRE markets (office, retail, industrial) and related trends.
• You will prepare market reports, presentations, and dashboards summarizing research findings.
• You will monitor news, regulatory changes, and economic indicators impacting CRE.
• You will maintain internal databases and ensure data accuracy through validation checks.
• You have strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel required.
• You have familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• You have interest in NYC real estate market and broader economic trends.
• You have a basic understanding of commercial property types and valuation concepts preferred.

Pursuant to local law, Colliers is disclosing the following information:  

Long Island, NY: 

Approximate Compensation for this Role: $17.00

Apply today to join our team!

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Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Direct applicants only please, no agencies.

Colliers respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of any actual or perceived membership in any protected category including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact accommodations@colliers.com for assistance.