Strategy & Operations Internship - Summer 2025 - Van Metre Companies

At Van Metre, we believe that each employee contributes directly to our growth, success and culture. We seek out candidates who love to challenge themselves and work with others to fulfill this role. Van Metre is seeking a Strategy &Operations Intern for the Summer of 2025!

We are looking for a Strategy & Operations Intern who is highly motivated to contribute towards the success of how Van Metre continues to grow into the future. We are looking for someone who is passionate about project management, working across multiple stakeholders, and prides themselves on being a fast learner. This position must be able to work independently, manage upward, and proactively present on the status of their projects and responsibilities.

All Van Metre interns will have the opportunity to meet and network with interns and employees from other departments and divisions. Interns will engage in a series of trainings that will help them to excel in their particular roles and to broaden their understanding of the company and the many different ways to become involved at Van Metre. The internship program is designed to give our interns valuable and broadly applicable experience that will continue to be an asset well into the future.

This position will be based out of our Broadlands, VA office, and will be part of the Strategic Growth team. This role will report directly to the Director and Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth.

Essential Functions:

• Operations & Process Improvement:
• Detailed process flow development (Visio / flow charts in PPT) for pre-determined, core functions of the business. This will be done by working closely with key stakeholders across the company, having an ability to interview and extract the needed details for proper creation while managing blockers and risks.
• This individual will be assigned two "future" business opportunities that the Strategic Growth team has pre-determined, developing a business plan that includes a "current-state analysis" with an associated implementation plan.
• As part of the strategic growth team, you'll be an integral part of the day-to-day operations, assisting both the Director and Senior Vice President in operational tasks that are assigned to you.
• Strategic Growth:
• You will be responsible for financial analysis on potential opportunities and deals, providing recommendations for how to improve the way we pursue business development related activities.
• Throughout the duration of the internship, you'll be responsible for the development of a research deliverable on the home building industry. Identifying current trends, best practices, and future technology improvements in the industry.
• Attend meetings with the Van Metre leadership team, providing input on discussion topics and follow through on action items assigned to you.

What to Expect:

• This role will present you with a wide exposure for how a successful business operates across people, process, finance, and technology.
• You will receive substantial coaching on how to perform the above "Essential Functions," receiving templates, process, and project management guidance to ensure you are set up for success.
• This will be a consulting-like experience within an industry leader. You'll have an opportunity to work across almost every facet of the company, manage multiple projects, and receive on-the-job training from several individuals on the leadership team.
• If you want experience in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial company, with an ability to gain practical experience on the different courses you've completed to date, this is a great role for you.

Requirements:

• A high-level understanding of how to develop process flows in Visio and/or PPT
• A high-level understanding of the major components of a business plan
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively as a team member
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
• Strong decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in a business related field and graduating in the winter of 2024, or spring of 2025
• Valid Driver's License and personal transportation

Van Metre's Summer 2025 Internship Program is an 8-week program in which Interns get the opportunity to hone the skills in their field but also learn about our business. The Program starts the first week in June 2025 and runs through early August. Interns will attend trainings and planned sessions with Executives from every team, learning about every aspect of a product, from inception to completion, sale, and management. The goal is to assist in your quest to become a well-rounded individual, just like our company is! 

Compensation Information:

• Salary: $15.00/hr 

Van Metre Core Values

Integrity; Ownership; Respect and Dignity; Diversity and Inclusion; Teamwork; Community; Work/Life Balance                                                          

Van Metre Mission Statement

The mission of Van Metre Companies is to build and continually improve upon the storied reputation, earned over the years since the Company's founding in 1955, of providing top quality homes, investment properties and services to our customers and clients. The Company's emphasis on integrity, professionalism and philanthropy ingrained by our founder Albert G. Van Metre, Sr. has garnered trust and respect in the Washington, D.C. area and beyond. It is critical to our future that we maintain that reputation and assure that Van Metre Companies continues to excel in real estate development and construction and in the management of apartment, retail and office investment properties, as well as in the provision of mortgage and related services. It is the task of our dedicated, energetic, and involved professionals to advance our ability to set the benchmark for luxury living and refined commercial development. The capstone of our mission is to make the "Van Metre" signature an icon for elegant residential communities, and industry leading condominium and apartment communities, as well as Class A neighborhood retail centers and office developments.