Intern-ILA Deployment

About the Program:  

The Zayo Summer Internship Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of telecommunications professionals. Interns will gain meaningful, hands-on experience within a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative environment. Our goal is to empower, develop, and connect our interns while fostering fresh perspectives and ideas that will drive our organization forward. 

Program Details: 

• Start Date: June 1, 2026 

• Duration: 10 weeks 

• Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid/Onsite)

About the Position

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to support Zayo’s Long Haul Site Acquisition team. This role provides hands-on exposure to real estate transactions, contract administration, and permitting tied to critical network infrastructure projects across the U.S.

The intern will support land acquisition, lease execution, and construction readiness for ILA (Intermediate Line Amplifier) sites, gaining visibility into the full lifecycle of infrastructure deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with contract administration for land leases and property purchases, including tracking status, documentation, and execution workflows

• Help facilitate contract execution, including:

  • Coordinating signatures

  • Supporting recording and closing processes

• Assist with permitting activities for ILA construction, including:

  • Preparing and submitting permit applications

  • Tracking approval status and timelines

  • Coordinating with local jurisdictions and internal teams to resolve issues

• Maintain and update weekly reporting for site acquisition and real estate activities

• Assist with purchase requests and financial tracking related to real estate transactions

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, engineering, construction) to ensure timely progress on projects

• Provide support for GIS mapping and data organization efforts, as needed, related to property boundaries and infrastructure layouts

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Real Estate, GIS, Geography, Engineering, or related field

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail

• Interest in real estate, telecom infrastructure, or permitting processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS) is a plus but not required

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication and coordination skills

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to real-world telecom infrastructure development

• Experience with real estate transactions and contract lifecycle management

• Direct involvement in permitting and construction readiness processes

• Opportunity to work cross-functionally with engineering, legal, finance, and construction teams

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Exposure to GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.)

• Interest in infrastructure, fiber networks, or large-scale development projects

Estimated base pay range for this role: $23.00-$25.00 USD/hour.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. 

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance and 401(k).

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

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