About Lincoln Avenue Communities
Welcome to Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC)—a leading, mission-driven real estate private equity firm dedicated to strengthening communities through the development and preservation of affordable housing.
As a vertically integrated developer, investor, and long-term operator, we deliver sustainable, high-quality homes to lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 30+ states. Our growing portfolio—more than 180+ properties and 30,000+ homes—reflects our commitment to long-term impact, operational excellence, and resident well-being.
LAC is proud to be recognized as an industry leader, recently ranked No. 1 on Affordable Housing Finance’s 2025 AHF 50 list of top developers. Our approach combines strategic investment, thoughtful design, and community partnerships to deliver housing solutions that foster stability, opportunity, and resilience.
Our Internship Program
Our internship program goes beyond the ordinary. Here, you won’t just be a participant but an integral part of our innovative projects, learning and growing in an environment that fosters creativity and independence. If you share our vision of raising the standards in affordable housing, we invite you to embark on this journey with us. Let’s build a future where your ideas matter, your skills are honed, and your impact is real.
Our ten-week paid Summer Internship Program is based out of our Santa Monica headquarters. We developed the program for students to gain practical training and hands-on experience to meet their educational goals and prepare for their professional careers in real estate. Throughout the last several years, we’ve carefully curated a meaningful and impactful internship program. Our goal is to provide you with a dynamic and engaging learning experience and the opportunity to develop while having dedicated support around you.
About The Program
About This Role
Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) is looking to hire a summer analyst to join our Originations team based in Santa Monica. Our Origination team is where it all begins with the transaction process of our real estate assets – the team’s main responsibility is to source deals for LAC and work closely with our Development team through the underwriting process to manage our pipeline. Through detailed research and outreach, as well as a light marketing process, the team’s goal is to keep a steady pipeline of deals flowing through the pipeline while also developing relationships for the firm.
We are looking to hire a junior student (graduating in 2027).
What You’ll Do
As an Originations Summer Analyst, you will work closely with your colleagues to source and build new opportunities for the acquisition of qualified Multifamily Affordable Housing properties (individual assets and portfolios) throughout the United States.
Through cold calling, emailing campaigns, and other means of sourcing, in this role, you will build, cultivate, and manage relationships with high-target contacts by leveraging and growing a national network and uncovering proprietary deals for the acquisitions team. This role is critical to the growth of Lincoln Avenue Capital and is a valuable contributor to the ongoing success of the organization.
You will shadow and assist Analysts and Associates on the following duties:
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
This role requires both financial acuity and strong communication skills -- this role is also for an individual with a passion for real estate and sales.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, Lincoln Avenue Communities (LAC) is a real estate private equity firm that owns, develops and invests in low-income, subsidized housing communities nationwide. We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial real estate private equity firm that strengthens communities. As a developer, investor, and operator, we provide sustainable, high-quality homes for lower- and moderate-income individuals, seniors, and families across 25 states. With a portfolio encompassing 130+ properties and 20,000+ units, we are committed to creating lasting impacts on the lives of our residents and the communities we serve.LAC has built a team with deep experience in finance, investments, and affordable housing. Through our diversity of backgrounds and experience, we have a deep commitment to ensuring the delivery of quality, stable housing communities to its residents while providing financial and social returns for its investors. Our success to date and growth ambitions offer its employees a unique value proposition: "Start-up" mindset looking to innovate across its business. High-growth company with ambitious targets to become one of the major owners of subsidized housing in the country. LAC offers career growth and wealth creation opportunities for employees, both near- and long-term. Growing organization with a meritocratic structure based on team collaboration and accountability. We move at a fast pace and offer employees opportunities to showcase their knowledge and experience in ways that add value to the company. Fun, work hard/play hard culture: the company values results first and foremost and has a strong, supportive, collaborative culture. LAC is a double-bottom-line business where each employee can make a meaningful difference in residents' lives within our communities. LAC is actively seeking team members who have rigorous institutional experience and standards but a dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit as the firm positions itself for continued growth. For more information on LAC, please visit lincolnavenue.com.
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