Real Estate & Growth Strategy Intern

About Kiln:

Kiln is a flex ­office and lifestyle brand. We deliver an exceptional experience that elevates the performance and lifestyle of our members through an ecosystem of people, products, places, and spaces.

Kiln launched in 2018 with locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah. Today, we’ve grown to 21 hubs across the Mountain West, and we’re just getting started. As a leader in the flex-office movement, Kiln is shaping the future of hybrid work in the evolving landscape of commercial real estate.

Our Core Values

1: Human at the core

2: Achieve & Celebrate Together

3: Thoughtful and with Purpose

4: Always Evolving

5: Nothing short of Extraordinary

6: Scrappy & Ingenious

Our Mission

Our mission is to change the world within the workplace, elevating the quality of life for our members and enabling teams to build in new and creative ways. Our community lifts individuals, facilitates learning, and is creating a collective that is capable of things we cannot imagine.

About the Role:

The Growth Intern will support Kiln’s Growth Team in evaluating and executing new locations and strategic growth initiatives across the U.S. The team works directly with executive leadership and cross-functional partners in Finance, Build, Design, and Operations on market expansion, acquisitions, real estate investments, and new products and concepts.

The Intern will work closely with the VP of Growth and Growth Analyst, gaining hands-on experience in market analysis, underwriting, deal execution, and strategy.

As a Real Estate & Growth Strategy Intern You will:

Support financial underwriting and scenario analysis for new locations, acquisitions, and other strategic opportunities

Conduct market and site research, including demographics, competitive positioning, landlord analysis, and location feasibility

Support LOI and lease negotiations by tracking key business terms, economics, diligence items, and outstanding deal points

Maintain and analyze Kiln’s growth pipeline, including deal status, key metrics, development priorities, and cross-functional milestones

Prepare analyses, dashboards, and presentation materials to support executive leadership and investment decisions

Coordinate deal documentation, meeting follow-ups, and cross-functional action items to keep active opportunities organized and moving forward

As a Real Estate & Growth Strategy Intern You’ll Need:

Current junior or senior pursuing a degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Business, or a related field

Strong financial modeling, Excel, data analysis, and problem-solving skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines

Comfortable operating in ambiguous or unstructured environments, taking ownership, and bringing structure to evolving priorities

Curious, resourceful, and creative in identifying ways to improve processes, leverage AI and emerging tools, and increase team efficiency

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across teams

Interest in real estate, investing, corporate strategy, entrepreneurship, or high-growth companies, with strong alignment to Kiln’s mission and values

Preferred: Prior experience or coursework in financial modeling, real estate underwriting, market research, lease analysis, M&A, or other transaction-oriented work