Communications Intern – Summer (Paid/In-Person)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hour per/week

Location: 2 Park Avenue

Dates: June 5^th – August 11^th 2023

Hourly Rate: $25/hour

Who We Are

At L+M Development Partners, working together to build stronger communities is our mission. Our double bottom line philosophy means that we measure success not only in financial returns but also by the positive impacts we make in the communities we serve.

Founded in 1984, L+M is a full-service real estate development firm which develops, invests, constructs and manages properties with industry-leading innovation.  Ranked in the Top 25 on Affordable Housing Finance’s Top 50 Developers list nationally, L+M and its affiliate companies are responsible for over $10 billion in development and investment and have acquired, built, or preserved nearly 40,000 high-quality residential units in a variety of urban markets nationwide, primarily in New York’s tristate area.

Please visit our website for more information: www.lmdevpartners.com/internships.  To learn more about our mission and values, go to https://lmdevpartners.com/our-mission-values/.

What You’ll Do

The Communications team develops and implements communications programs to build employee engagement and increase alignment with corporate strategic priorities. The team oversees internal communications channels such as the company intranet, external channels such as social media and the website, and produces marketing materials.

L+M offers a comprehensive intern program.  During the ten-week program, interns will gain exposure to the jobsite, means and methods of construction, tour several jobsites, attend a lunch with company leaders, and make a presentation on lessons learned to senior management. Specific duties will vary depending on the team but include tasks similar to these:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft content for the intranet, social media, and website, focusing on capturing the 2023 intern experience
• Work with the communications team on the website redesign project
• Design graphics and marketing materials
• Provide general support to the team

Who We Want:

• Pursuing an undergraduate college degree
• Interest in Communications and Marketing
• Strong writing skills
• Detail oriented
• Graphic design experience a plus (Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or similar)

What We Value 

We’ve identified a set of core competencies which you will cultivate to thrive within the Communications team.

• RELATIONSHIPS:  Building and valuing trusted relationships.
• DEDICATION: Demonstrating commitment to one another, our work, and our communities.
• INNOVATION: Creatively thinking beyond boundaries.
• INTEGRITY: Doing the right thing to earn trust in all we do.
• RESPECT: Listening, learning, and living inclusively.
• QUALITY: Raising the bar to deliver sustainable homes and strengthening communities. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Leadership and relationship building skills
• Valuable tools for working in your chosen field
• Project planning, management, and execution skills
• Relationship development skills
• You will learn how to work in a professional environment and build your network

How to Apply:

Please send a resume and a writing sample of 500 words or less (short essay, blog post, etc.).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are working together to build stronger communities.

We believe that diversity, equity, & inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. We intentionally seek team members who are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace for all staff and the next generation of leaders to achieve our mission.

L+M Development Partners is an equal opportunity employer to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.