Business Development & Investor Relations Intern

About UsArtHaus Partners is setting a new benchmark for workforce housing. Our innovative approach to multifamily development creates beautiful and well-appointed apartments for our residents at an attainable price point. We develop, manage, and operate a portfolio of 4,000 units, including 1,700 in development across 60 buildings representing $1B in real estate assets.The ArtHaus Partners team includes +40 talented real estate development & construction, asset management, and investment professionals operating in the Bay Area for over 20 years. The firm’s Principals have worked together for over a decade in ground-up development and value-add opportunistic strategies establishing a strong track record of managed growth and performance.ArtHaus Partners serves the “missing middle” segment of workforce housing– people earning 80-120% of an area's median income– as the housing supply for this demographic has not kept pace with its rapid growth. More recently, the company has expanded into student housing to address the needs of this adjacent underserved market.ArtHaus Partners focuses on developing purpose-built, comfortable, transit-oriented, affordable housing accessible to everyone. The firm believes in making an impact in the communities it serves “doing well by doing good”. Please learn more at www.arthauspartners.com.Position SummaryArtHaus Partners is seeking a highly motivated Business Development & Investor Relations Intern to support our growing Business Development team. This internship offers hands-on experience working directly with executives on investor relations, capital-raising initiatives, CRM management, communications, and business development strategies.This is more than a traditional internship, we are looking to invest in someone with the potential to become a full-time member of our team upon successful completion of the internship. The ideal candidate is organized, tech-savvy, proactive, and passionate about leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve business processes and drive growth.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Investor RelationsManage and maintain the investor pipeline across CRM platforms (Clarify, Juniper Square, Brevo), ensuring all investor interactions, opportunities, and next steps are accurately tracked.Monitor investor pipeline activity, update deal stages, identify follow-up needs, and help ensure timely progression through the fundraising process.Manage and update CRM systems with investor data, lead tracking, outreach efforts, and relationship history.Assist with full-cycle investor onboarding, including documentation, subscription processes, and investor portal updates.Support capital-raising initiatives and advisory service engagement strategies to help secure new business.Attending Investor meetings, circulate meeting minutes and send follow up communications as needed.Prepare regular investor pipeline reports, dashboards, and activity summaries for the Business Development team.CommunicationsAssist in developing investor and client-facing materials, including presentations, newsletters, investment updates, memos, and branded collateral.Maintain and organize a centralized library of communication templates, pitch decks, marketing materials, and visual assets.Support the creation of content for investor campaigns, events, and business development initiatives.Help maintain a consistent brand voice across investor communications and marketing materials.CRM & Data InfrastructureConsolidate, maintain, and audit stakeholder data across investor, business, nonprofit, and executive initiatives.Develop and improve systems that streamline contact databases, enhance data quality, and eliminate duplicate records.Utilize CRM platforms to execute segmented outreach campaigns, monitor engagement metrics, and track relationship progression.Generate reports and analyze CRM data to identify trends, optimize outreach efforts, and improve pipeline performance.Ensure CRM records remain accurate, organized, and reflective of current investor activity and engagement.AI & Process InnovationUtilize AI tools to increase productivity, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.Research and implement new AI-powered solutions that enhance business development, communications, CRM management, and investor relations.Leverage AI to draft communications, summarize meetings, conduct market research, organize information, and automate repetitive tasks.Continuously identify opportunities to improve internal processes through automation and emerging technologies.Skills & QualificationsRequired QualificationsRecently completed a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Communications, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, or a related field. We will also consider a 4th year college student.Strong interest in business development, investor relations, commercial real estate, private equity, venture capital, or capital raising.Strong writing skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with investors, executives, and clients.Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong project management skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.Experience using CRM platforms such as Clarify, Juniper Square, or similar systems for sales outreach, marketing automation, or managing investor databases.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, including Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, Word/Docs, and Outlook/Gmail.AI & Technology SkillsDemonstrated experience using AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms) as part of everyday work or academic projects.Ability to leverage AI to improve productivity, automate workflows, conduct research, analyze information, draft communications, and solve business challenges.Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new technologies and incorporating AI into business operations.Comfortable experimenting with new software and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or presentation design.Interest or experience in commercial real estate, investment management, startups, entrepreneurship, or finance.Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools is a plus.