Market Development Fall 2026 Intern

Market Development Intern — Fall 2026

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please email your resume to empireoffcampus@gmail.com with the subject line: "Fall Empire Internship 2026" if you are serious about this opportunity.

Before applying, please review EmpireOffCampus.com to learn about our mission and business model.

In your email, include 2–4 sentences explaining:
• Why you would be a good fit for this role
• One thing you learned about Empire from reviewing the website
• One idea you have that could help grow the business, improve landlord acquisition, or increase student awareness

Applications that do not follow these instructions will not be considered.

ABOUT EMPIRE OFF CAMPUS HOUSING

Empire Off Campus Housing is a New York-based platform that helps college students find off-campus housing near their campus.

The company was built on the success of Independent Oneonta Student Rentals, a platform that has operated for three years and has consistently connected students with local housing options. We are now expanding into additional college markets across New York State.

Unlike many large housing websites, our focus is on accurate listings, transparency, and direct communication between students and landlords. We are building a more reliable marketplace for both sides.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Market Development Intern, you will be responsible for helping grow Empire in an assigned college market.

Your primary objective is simple: identify landlords, contact them, and get them listed on the platform.

This is a remote, independent role that offers direct communication with the founder and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a growing business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research your assigned college market
• Identify off-campus housing landlords and property owners
• Build and manage a contact database
• Conduct outreach through phone, email, and text
• Follow up with prospective landlords
• Assist landlords through the onboarding process
• Provide weekly progress updates

COMPENSATION

• Earn $500 when your first 5 landlords successfully join the platform
• Earn additional commission for every landlord after that
• Larger landlords with more properties generate higher payouts
• No cap on earnings

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Real-world sales and business development experience
• Experience conducting outreach and market research
• Direct exposure to building and growing a live marketplace
• Quantifiable results you can discuss in future interviews and on your resume

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in New York State
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• Comfortable working independently
• No prior experience required

TIMELINE

August 1, 2026 – December 1, 2026

• Fully remote
• Flexible schedule
• Performance-based internship