Property Management Intern

The general objective of this internship is to allow the trainee to put into practice their knowledge, skills, attitudes, and capabilities in the field of property management.

The intern will provide support to the company's team, contributing to the operational and administrative management of the properties, tracking processes related to owners, guests, suppliers, and service providers, as well as the organisation and optimisation of internal procedures.

As well as having the opportunity to collaborate with different areas of the company, monitoring the planning and execution of activities inherent to property management, including operations coordination, support for document management, quality monitoring of the services provided, and tracking the customer experience, ensuring that the company's high standards of quality, efficiency, and professionalism are maintained in all processes.

Who we are Live Abroad helps international buyers invest in Portugal. We offer a full one-stop-shop experience, covering everything from property scouting to renovation, accounting, and property management. Our team is international, fast-moving, and detail-oriented — and we're looking for someone eager to learn, take responsibility, and grow with us.

What you'll be involved in

Supporting daily property management operations and logistics

Ensuring documentation and property files remain organised and structured

Coordinating schedules, reservations, check-ins, and check-outs

Assisting with property maintenance tasks, ensuring quality services for clients

Preparing reports, internal communications, and operational updates

Welcoming guests and ensuring a professional first impression

Assisting with owner, guest, supplier, and service provider coordination

Helping manage property management software (PMS) and booking systems

Monitoring service quality standards and proposing process improvements

Collaborating with different teams and external partners efficiently

What we expect

Organized

Interpersonal communication

Planning and tasks management

Teamwork

Dynamic

Great analytical capacity

Problem-solving and Proactivity

Ethics and Responsibility

Developed Knowledge by the end of the program:

Develop practical skills in the operational and administrative management of properties, monitoring the processes inherent to the company's activity.

Acquire knowledge about property management procedures, operations coordination, relationships with owners, guests, and suppliers, as well as the quality standards applicable to the sector.

Improve professional communication skills, both oral and written, through contact with clients, partners, and other stakeholders, ensuring efficient and customer-satisfaction-oriented service.

Develop planning, organisation, and task management skills, promoting effective management of daily operations, meeting deadlines, and optimizing internal processes.

Promote teamwork capacity and collaboration with different areas of the company, contributing to an integrated and efficient response to operational needs.

Gain experience in using digital productivity and property management tools, including management platforms (PMS), booking systems, communication applications, and software supporting the activity.

Understand the global functioning of property management, developing an integrated view of administrative, operational, and customer support processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of service quality and organizational efficiency.

Ideal background Recent graduate with a Bachelor's Degree (Licenciatura) in Management, Business Administration, or a related field, interested in developing strong operational and property management skills.

Paid internship under the IEFP "Estágios +Talento" program, according to IEFP conditions. To be eligible, candidates must meet the IEFP criteria for participation, which may include conditions related to education, employment status, or residency.