CBRE
100 East Pratt Street Suite 1700, Baltimore, MD 21202
Remote
2022-02-26
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summer Intern - Corporate Functions
3.7
Posted
24-Feb-2022
Service line
Corporate Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Interns/Graduate/Apprentice
Location(s)
Baltimore - Maryland - United States of America, Boston - Massachusetts - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Los Angeles - California - United States of America, Miami - Florida - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, San Diego - California - United States of America, Seattle - Washington - United States of America, Washington - District of Columbia - United States of America
About CBRE
With broader and deeper capabilities than any other company, CBRE is the leading full-service real estate services and investment organization in the world. A CBRE internship gives you a unique opportunity to get a head start in the commercial real estate industry by working alongside some of our top producing professionals. Our associates will gain valuable real-life experience and learn the business by working on CBRE projects.
CBRE Group, Inc. is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2020 revenues) with more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliates). CBRE has been included in the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #122 in 2021. It also has been voted the industry’s top brand by the Lipsey Company for 20 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune’s “Most Admired Companies” in the real estate sector for nine years in a row. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CBRE”.
The company serves real estate investors and occupiers through approximately 530+ offices worldwide (excluding affiliates). CBRE offers a broad range of integrated services, including facilities, transaction and project management; property management; investment management; appraisal and valuation; property leasing; strategic consulting; property sales; mortgage services and development services.
About the DE&I Summer Internship Program
At CBRE, we are addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) the same way we approach every business imperative for CBRE and our clients: with an intentional focus on measurable results, innovation, and bold action.
Our commitment to advancing long-term change in our industry and creating a path to success for all our employees, clients, and suppliers is unwavering.
The DE&I Summer Internship Program is another initiative to support our DE&I approach and is a full-time, paid program that provides an in-depth introduction to CBRE’s Corporate Functions and the diverse range of career opportunities therein.
As the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm, CBRE will pair Interns with industry-leading subject matter experts and resources through a variety of strategic initiatives to ensure a comprehensive understanding of our global organization.
Responsibilities May Include
Assists with various projects and initiatives in the areas of Operational Excellence, Talent & Business Enablement, Supplier Diversity, and Communications.
Assists in the planning, development, and execution of highly visible DE&I events, as well as sponsored events.
Assists in establishing and/or managing tracking systems to track progress of DE&I initiatives/projects and business pursuits, wherein the DE&I team is engaged, perform follow up, and document outcomes.
Assists in process development and continuous process improvement exercises.
Assists with recording best practices, as well as drafting policies, procedures, and playbooks.
Assists with research and presentation design work.
Assists with the research of speaking opportunities that increases the visibility of CBRE as industry leaders in the DE&I and Commercial Real Estate spaces.
Assists with managing the central repository that houses historical DE&I content, DE&I resources, best practices guides, policies, and procedures.
Assists with Intranet clean up and updates.
Assists with creating social media content and/or editorial calendar.
Candidates should have a strong academic background, preferably with a focus on business, human resources, communications, or public affairs. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, creative, and disciplined, seeking to excel in the commercial real estate industry.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
The internship is designed for candidates with a strong academic background, preferably in business, human resources, communications, or public affairs. In addition, applicants should be self-motivated, creative, and disciplined and exhibit a demonstrated interest in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and the commercial real estate industry.
Current college sophomore, junior or senior pursuing bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university
Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to effectively present information to supervisors and management team
Requires knowledge of basic financial terms, concepts, and accounting principles
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Locations may vary throughout the US and Canada. Also, positions may be either In-person, hybrid, or remote
CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
NOTE: An additional requirement for this role is the ability to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing.