Lessen is now taking applications for our Summer Internship Program!
About Lessen
Lessen is the tech-enabled, end-to-end property service provider that is transforming how commercial and residential real estate services are delivered and managed at scale. Lessen’s technology platform provides data-driven insights that unlock key growth opportunities for the entire real estate ecosystem—including investors, owners, managers, and service providers. The company leverages a network of over 30,000 vetted, qualified vendors (Lessen Affiliates) serving clients with over 1 million properties and completing more than 3.5 million work orders annually across an expanding range of services. Lessen, LLC is a venture-backed, privately held company with offices in Scottsdale and Chicago.
Program Overview
The Lessen 2026 Summer Internship Program is a 6-week, paid experience designed for high-potential students seeking real-world exposure to business innovation. Interns will work in small, collaborative teams, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and develop solutions tied directly to Lessen’s strategic priorities.
This is not a traditional internship—participants will act as builders and problem-solvers, working to develop and commercialize new, revenue-generating initiatives leveraging Lessen’s platform, vendor network, and AI capabilities.
Why Join Lessen?
- Accelerate Innovation: Work on real business opportunities that internal teams don’t have capacity to pursue
- Hands-On AI Exposure: Apply AI concepts to real-world use cases
- Executive Access: Engage directly with senior leadership and mentors
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a high-energy, team-driven experience
Program Details
- Duration: 6 weeks (June – July 2026)
- Schedule: ~30 hours per week
Location:
- Scottsdale, AZ or Chicago, IL
- Travel & lodging provided as needed
Who Should Apply?
We are seeking junior/senior undergraduates or recent graduates with interest in:
- Product / Technology / Engineering
- Finance / Accounting
- Marketing / Business
- Legal
Ideal candidates are:
- Curious, analytical, and entrepreneurial
- Strong problem-solvers with a bias for action
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Lessen LLC Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Lessen LLC Chicago, IL Office
203 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2200, Chicago, IL, United States, 60601
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