Organizational Description:
United Properties has been creating deep roots in the commercial real estate industry for 100 years. The company imagines new possibilities in real estate to help strengthen communities and create lasting legacies. United Properties provides market expertise for ground-up development, redevelopment, and acquisitions of value-add and stable investments. The company invests in and develops office, industrial, retail, mixed-use and senior living properties. United Properties is owned by the Pohlad Companies and is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices in Denver and Austin.
Here you will find work that helps you grow personally and make a positive impact on the surrounding community. Our visionary projects transform skylines and change life at street level for the better, while creating jobs and unique places for people to work and live.
Position Purpose
This position will support our efforts to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance practices into our Commercial Real Estate operations. You will work closely with our Corporate ESG Manager to assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of ESG and sustainability initiatives. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the intersection of ESG and the real estate industry.
Key Accountabilities
- Collect and analyze data related to energy consumption, carbon emissions, and other ESG metrics within our real estate portfolio. Assist with preparing reports.
- Collaborate with various departments to gather information on ESG impact initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainability programs and initiatives.
- Support in identifying opportunities for improving environmental, social and governance performance. Conduct research on ESG regulations and guidelines, grants, rebates, and programs relevant to the Commercial Real Estate industry.
- Assist in planning and execution of ESG and DEI related events.
- Other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.