Job Description

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically and feed your need (and ours!) for innovation. After initial training, dive in with your full-time team to learn the business and enjoy robust programming including our Executive Speaker Series, Lunch and Learns with unique teams like Restaurant Architecture and Happy Meals, Employee Business Network sessions, and other training. We designed this internship to provide a smooth transition into McDonald’s so don’t worry – if you bring curiosity and work ethic, we will bring the know-how.

We believe we are #BetterTogether, so we encourage networking through Peer Lunches and mentorship from industry leaders who want you to succeed and take pride in guiding you to develop into a McDonald’s future leader.

In addition, the capabilities you will acquire set you up for a variety of career paths depending on your interests and strengths, and beginning your career in the McDonald’s Corporate Internship gives you early access to our full-time post-graduation opportunities.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Real Estate Center of Excellence “COE”, is the team that's responsible for acquiring real estate for new or relocated McDonald’s restaurants. This team collaborates with the Finance Department, Legal Department, Field Construction Departments, Analytics Department, Construction COE and individual Field Offices to make new stores happen. Members of this team are experienced in real estate analysis, trade area analysis, planning, real estate development and contract negotiations. In addition, members of this team have to be strategic, lead outside vendors and have an above average working knowledge of construction, site planning and financial analysis. McDonald’s USA is counting on this team to develop 120+ new restaurants a year. Our team strives to be the best in class real estate team for the restaurant industry.

Qualifications

WHY WE’LL HIRE YOU

You are a strong candidate if you:

• You’re a JUNIOR working towards your Bachelor’s degree with a graduation date in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023
• Preferred majors include: REAL ESTATE, FINANCE, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, ECONOMICS
• Have a college GPA of AT LEAST 3.0
• Have a PASSION FOR RESTAURANTS, REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND AN ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
• Can WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY DURING ALL 10 WEEKS of the internship (6/6 - 8/12)
• Have COMMUNICATION SKILLS that are strong and adapt based on your audience
• You’re COMMITTED TO A CULTURE OF INCLUSIVENESS
• You want to IMPACT THE MODERN ERA OF MCDONALD’S

WHY YOU’LL WANT THIS JOB

You’ll enjoy a flexible work environment where you can think critically and feed your need (and ours!) for restless innovation. After initial training, you’ll dive in with your full-time team to learn the business, meet leaders within the organization, and seek projects that will leave a lasting impact. We designed this internship to provide a smooth transition into McDonald’s so you don’t have to worry – if you bring your curiosity and work ethic, we will bring the know-how. You will receive mentorship from industry leaders who want you to succeed and take pride in guiding you to develop into a McDonald’s future leader.

In addition, the capabilities you will acquire set you up for a variety of career paths depending on your interests and strengths, so know that beginning your career in the McDonald’s Corporate Internship gives you early access to our full-time post-graduation opportunities.

HOW YOU’LL BE COMPENSATED

You’ll be lovin’ your compensation which will include:

• $25/Hour (Expect to work 40 hrs each week)
• Housing Stipend
• McDPerks (discounted museum tickets, movie tickets, car rentals)
• Access to our world-class headquarters and facilities (gym, company events, rooftop patio)
• Company-sponsored social and networking events
• Eligible for Summer Hours

Additional Information

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