Real Estate Services Student/Graduate Intern
San Bernardino CountyThe Job
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San Bernardino County Real Estate Services Department is recruiting for paid Student and Graduate Interns! This is an exciting opportunity for motivated students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in public sector real estate while supporting one of the largest counties in the nation. Interns will gain exposure to real property acquisition and disposition, lease administration, property management, valuation analysis, and public agency processes.
This opportunity is designed to provide meaningful experience and help prepare participants for future Real Property Agent I opportunities with the County. Intern positions are temporary assignments and do not confer status as a regular County employee; however, they offer valuable hands-on experience and exposure to support future County employment opportunities.
THE REAL ESTATE SERVICES DEPARTMENTThe Real Estate Services Department (RESD) is a full service commercial real estate organization providing San Bernardino County and Board Governed entities with comprehensive expert real estate services. With a highly qualified staff, RESD has established a strong reputation among its internal clients for providing exceptional technical expertise, negotiation skills, administrative services and client responsiveness both internally, as well as in its dealings with the private sector commercial real estate industry.
CONDITIONS OF THE INTERNSHIPPre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.
Position Type: Student/Graduate Intern positions are temporary positions and do not obtain status as a regular County employees.Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider to candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Minimum Requirements
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Student Level: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a closely related field.
Graduate Level: Must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university within the past two (2) years in Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. Must be currently enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, a master’s or doctoral program.
Note: Employment as a Graduate Student Intern is limited to individuals pursuing an advanced degree in a professional field. Students may be hired between academic terms if they intend to continue their studies and can provide proof of upcoming enrollment in a college or university.Ensure that your most recent transcripts, degree, or proof of enrollment are uploaded and submitted with your application. Applications missing these documents will not be forwarded to the department for consideration. Desired Qualifications
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Ideal candidates will demonstrate knowledge of or interest in public sector real estate and related functions. This may include coursework or experience in real estate, finance, business administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related field.
Strong candidates will also possess:
- An interest in real property acquisition, leasing, property management, or valuation analysis
- Basic understanding of public agency processes or government operations
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word)
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment
Selection Process
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Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00pm. Resumes will not be accepted or reviewed in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.