Starrett Realty Group
Small Business Marketing & Operations Intern (Summer 2026)
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon (Hybrid)
Compensation: $17-$22 per hour depending on experience, skills, and educational or equivalent professional background
Schedule: Approximately 10-20 hours per week during Summer 2026
About Starrett Realty Group
Starrett Realty Group is the business of REALTOR® Alexandra Starrett, affiliated with Keller Williams Sunset Corridor. In addition to helping clients buy and sell real estate, we host community events, create educational content, and build partnerships that make housing information more accessible and approachable.
We believe people deserve clear information, genuine support, and opportunities to build long-term stability through housing. Our work combines real estate, education, community engagement, marketing, and small business operations.
About the Internship
This internship is designed for someone interested in marketing, operations, small business growth, community engagement, and systems development.
You'll work directly with the owner of a growing small business to help turn ideas into repeatable processes, support community events, improve marketing systems, and build the operational infrastructure that helps a small business scale.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating order from complexity, improving processes, solving problems, and helping projects move from concept to execution.
This is not a REALTOR® training program or real estate sales position. The focus of this internship is marketing, operations, project management, systems development, and community engagement.
Schedule & Work Environment
This internship is expected to average approximately 10-15 hours per week during Summer 2026.
Most onsite work will take place at the Keller Williams Sunset Corridor office in Hillsboro.
Interns should expect approximately 6 hours per week of onsite work. In most cases, interns may choose which weekday they work onsite, subject to scheduling needs and mutual agreement.
Additional hours may be completed remotely, at community events, or through other approved work arrangements.
Occasional evenings and weekends may be available for community events, though participation will be discussed in advance based on intern interest.
Potential Responsibilities
Operations & Systems
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Help create and document repeatable business processes
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Assist with CRM organization and database management
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Build and test client follow-up systems and workflows
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Create checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures
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Support project tracking and business organization
Marketing & Communications
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Assist with social media planning and scheduling
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Create and update Canva graphics
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Support email newsletter creation and distribution
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Organize content for blogs, videos, and educational resources
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Track marketing campaigns and engagement metrics
Events & Community Engagement
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Assist with educational workshops and community events
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Support event promotion and registration tracking
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Help manage event follow-up communications
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Coordinate with community partners and vendors
Research & Special Projects
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Conduct market and community research
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Assist with business development projects
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Support housing, development, and community-focused initiatives
Qualifications
Required
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At least 18 years old by the internship start date
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Able to reliably travel to events, meetings, and the Hillsboro office using transportation appropriate to the role
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Organized and detail-oriented
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Willingness to learn and receive feedback
Preferred but Not Required
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Experience with Canva, Google Workspace, social media platforms, CRM systems, project management tools, or event planning
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Interest in marketing, operations, entrepreneurship, real estate, community development, housing, nonprofit work, or small business growth
What You'll Gain
You'll gain hands-on experience in:
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Direct mentorship from the owner of a community-focused small business.
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Marketing strategy and execution
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Business operations and process improvement
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CRM and customer relationship management
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Event planning and community engagement
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Project management and organizational systems
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Small business growth and entrepreneurship
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Real estate and housing industries
Because this is a small business environment, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to real projects, participate in decision-making conversations, and see how different parts of a business operate together.
We are happy to work with colleges, universities, and training programs to support internship credit requirements when applicable.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
Starrett Realty Group is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable experience for applicants, clients, and community members. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, identities, and educational paths.