2025 Zoning Analyst Intern

Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for nine consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

First American’s Internship Program is a full-time, 10–12 week paid internship from June – August 2025 which can be worked from an office or remotely, depending on the job opportunity. As a First American Intern you will work in a program designed to help you gain experience and develop the technical, professional, and interpersonal skills that will be invaluable throughout your career. As a First American Intern you will gain exposure to working in a corporate environment within the Financial/Title Industry – balanced with intern-specific activities, executive level presentations and networking opportunities – while under the guidance of a manager and/or mentor. Undergraduate students are assigned significant work assignments to support specific business functions including Marketing, Human Resources, Technology, Accounting and Finance. The zoning team oversees multiple projects on an ongoing and regular basis. Individually, or as part of a team, responsible for creating and assembling zoning-based reports based on client requirements. Duties may include researching existing zoning and municipal codes/regulations, inputting data into systems based on analysis, tracking and managing pipeline to hit deliverable timelines, and reviewing completed reports for accuracy for delivery to client, performs spatial analysis and data organization in GIS applications. This position will be located onsite at 110 E 42nd St, 10th Floor, New York, NY

What You’ll Do

• Reviewing property data and comparing conditions noted to municipal zoning requirements for particular projects
• Proofread out-bound reports, checking for correct content, spelling, grammar, etc.
• Maintains appropriate logs, tracks information as needed, records and filed for information & tracking purposes
• Communicates status with clients on a weekly (sometimes daily) basis, sending out reports and information to clients, addressing all client comments
• Interprets code sections and compares regulations to the data of properties to determine conformance status
• Builds Sightline and/or Envelope reports
• May facilitate status meetings

What You’ll Bring

• MS Software skills
• Analytical review skills
• Zoning knowledge and review skills
• Presentation skills
• Oral communication skills sufficient to explain business needs to technical personnel and technical information to users.

Typical Education

• College/University students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with 3 months – 2 years of work experience.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00 hourly  

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

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What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.