CBRE – Furniture Manager Intern
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Closing date: April 19, 2025
Job Title: Furniture Manager Intern
Part-time
Duration: 1 year
Modality: In-Person with the ability to report to the downtown Chicago office for occasional meetings and trainings.
Education requirements:
- CCC student enrolled on a degree seeking pathway (associate degree) pursuing a degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Expected graduation date is May 2026
Company Description:
CBRE provides a wide range of commercial real estate services to owners, occupants, and investors worldwide, including leasing, property and project management, and capital markets advisory.
About the role
As an intern, you will:
- Coordinate furniture specifications with design teams
- Engage in reviewing proposals and purchase orders
- Participate in pre-installation inspections on-site
- Engage in the coordination of installation activities, both on-site and off-site
- Support punch tracking and completion confirmation
- Assist with financials, such as budget tracking
- Assist with procurement activity
- Help with order tracking and status reports
- Assist with providing the client with FF&E details, as required
- Assist with progress reports and provide updates as required
- Provide support to the furniture management team, as needed
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Current CCC student enrolled on a degree seeking pathway
- Expected graduation date is May 2026
- Earn passing grades (of a C or higher) in coursework
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with peers and staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Perks of the Internship
- Hands-on experience with a high-profile project
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Exposure to large-scale project management and procurement processes
- Opportunity to contribute to a historic cultural institution
We also suggest that you contact the Career Development Department at your campus for assistance with your résumé, cover letter, or interviewing workshops:
Contact through Navigate
- Daley College – Julie MacCarthy – on Navigate
- Harold Washington College – Jasmin Dobson OR Ashley Smith – on Navigate
- Kennedy-King College – Ingrid Prioleau Byrd – on Navigate
Contact through email:
- Malcolm X College – Maria Gutierrez – MXC-Careers@ccc.edu
- Olive-Harvey College – Charlene Haymond-Bussell – chaymond-bussell@ccc.edu
- Truman College – Meredith Gallo-Murphy – mgallo-murphy@ccc.edu
- Wilbur Wright College – Joe Reaves – jreaves@ccc.edu
After you Apply: After completing the application link, your resume and cover letter will be screened by CCC to determine IF you meet the requirements for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
