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Oakbrook Center Property Management Summer Internship (6/7/2027 - 8/13/2027)

Brookfield Properties · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about an event or activity you helped organize. What went wrong and how did you fix it?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the surprises that come with live events.

Tell me about a time you worked with vendors or outside partners.

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate people outside the company professionally.

How do you stay organized when several events are happening in the same few weeks?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage overlapping deadlines during a busy summer.

Why are you interested in property management at a retail center?

What they are checking: Whether they understand and want the hands-on, people-facing side of real estate.

What would you do

Oakbrook Center hosts over 60 events a year, mostly in summer. How would you help plan an event from idea to execution?

What they are checking: Whether they can think through logistics, partners and timelines for live events.

How would you work with a retailer to create an activation in the common area?

What they are checking: Whether they can collaborate with retail partners on shared goals.

It's an hour before an outdoor event and rain is in the forecast. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can make quick decisions and have backup plans.

What new community activation would you suggest for Oakbrook Center?

What they are checking: Whether they bring creative ideas that fit the property and its shoppers.

About the work

What makes a community event at a shopping center successful?

What they are checking: Whether they think about traffic, tenant benefit and shopper experience together.

How would you measure whether an event was worth doing?

What they are checking: Whether they think about results like attendance, sales and partner feedback.

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The full job description

As published by Brookfield Properties.

Location GGP Chicago - 350 N Orleans Street, Suite 300 Business Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply. Job Description As a property management intern, you will work the Sr. General Manager, Sr Property Management Associate and Oakbrook Team to create, execute and elevate common area activities with retail, vendor, and community partners. Oakbrook Center hosts over 60 events/activations throughout the year, with most of them occurring during the summer months. You will have the opportunity to work with Oakbrook team members and GGP corporate partners to implement existing events, support new programs & activations and create new community activations. Exposure to overall real estate commercial strategies and tactics through inter-departmental relationships. Responsibilities: • Work with the Sr. PMA to assist in creating, executing, and elevating community connections through current and new partnerships. • Assist with managing and monitoring of social media and website promotions to support retailers and center-specific activations. • Assist in the coordination and execution of events & communication to team members, vendors, and tenants. Following up with participants after events to determine results/metrics. • Participate in the collecting of rents, sales, and lease management activities as it relates to the on-site Management & PMA role. • Help support new store openings by working with on-site team and corporate strategic partnership and retail productivity representatives. • Provide support as needed for various marketing and management communications activities, including social media, website, and external/internal communications. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED Required • Currently enrolled in College or University (Undergrad degree by Dec 2027 - May 2028 Preferred) • Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development • Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines • Excellent interpersonal, creative, analytical, and problem-solving ability • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to coordinate multiple projects and tasks simultaneously • Highly motivated to succeed in a team environment • Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • Strong knowledge of social media platforms. Compensation • Salary type: Non-Exempt • Pay Frequency: Bi-weekly • Hourly Pay Range: $22.50 We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted. #GGP

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