Position Overview:
The Land Acquisition Intern is responsible for assisting the development team in acquiring land that is supportive of the company's strategy. Will be a 1-year internship with the potential to be hired on full-time.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the land acquisitions and development team to assist in the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of land for project use.
- Contact (cold call/email) brokers, agents, and landowners for prospective land sales.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of land acquisitions, potential sites, old sites, and related documentation.
- Utilize various scouting techniques, including online databases, GIS tools, and local resources to identify landowners and potential project sites.
- Travel to potential site locations.
- Evaluate financial models to determine yield on cost, IRR on capital related to potential development sites.
- Complete all other duties as assigned by the manager.
- Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications.
- Promote the mission of "Everyone Deserves a Quality Place to Live".
Qualifications:
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with the ability to collaborate with different teams.
- Proficiency in using relevant software and tools for document management and research.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Professionally conveys self when communicating with brokers, agents, landowners, and other outside persons.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Compensation:
- Wages: $18.00 per hour. Hours must be logged weekly. Additionally, this position is eligible for overtime over 40 hours per week at a rate of time and a half.
Location:
Louisville, KY, Office and Remote