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Austin, TX

****APPLICATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN 7/31/26***

HPI INTERNSHIP APPLICATION - Fall 2026

HPI Tenant Advisors (HPITA) is the premier tenant-representation platform in Central Texas, exclusively advising companies on their commercial real estate and facility needs. Our team represents a diverse client base across a broad scope of industries, advising organizations that range from early-stage companies to some of the world’s largest Fortune 50 enterprises. We are looking for exceptional interns to join us this fall, develop a deeper understanding of our industry, and make contributions to our team. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Please only apply if you meet the following requirements:

1. You reside in the Austin, TX area (August-December)

2. You are currently enrolled in college. (Rising Sophomore-Senior)

3. You have your own reliable vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

4. You have a strong work ethic, a professional demeanor, you are a critical thinker, and you are self-motivated. If you don’t have work to do, you ask for ways you can help, or you brainstorm ways to contribute, big or small. You understand this position will include some administrative duties as needed.

5. You’re the type of person who shows up to a meeting on time with a notepad and a pen, ready to take notes so you can succeed at any task.

6. You ask questions at appropriate times, or you research subject matter on your own for deeper understanding.

7. You’re a strong communicator, you’re personable, and reliable.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

How does the selection process work? HPI receives inquiries year-round for the internship program and keeps resumes on file for consideration for the upcoming program. Upon reviewing the resumes, a pool of prospective candidates is selected and provided the application. The application process begins in February and most positions are filled by March. Hiring decisions are made based on cover letters and resumes, the application, an interview (phone or in-person), and references (if applicable).

When does the program start and end? The fall program will be between August and December and last between six and eight weeks.

What are the working hours? Working hours typically range from 20-28 hours per week, typically Monday through Thursday, 8:00/9:00 AM until 3:00/4:00 PM, with one hour for lunch (lunch break not included in hours worked). Depending on workload, some interns may work slightly different hours.

Have Interns ever been hired as full-time employees before? Yes! In the ideal case, our interns benefit as much as we do from the program. HPI is always looking for rising talent and new heavy hitters in our industry.