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

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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.

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With 130,000+ professionals servicing clients in over 100 countries, CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and investment services. From selling properties to supporting the achievement of net zero spaces of tomorrow, we have compelling roles across every dimension of the industry.  

We’re an organization of dynamic professionals that welcome challenges and thrive in creating impact for communities and businesses. Careers at CBRE combine the support and resources of a global powerhouse in a culture where an entrepreneurial mindset is encouraged.