Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
External Field
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
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
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
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.
Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For over 15 years, Zayo has been the driving force behind the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking enterprises, helping them pave the way to what's next. With a network that stretches over 16.8 million fiber miles and spans an impressive 141,000 route miles, Zayo is not just in the business of connectivity – we're in the business of limitless potential.
Imagine a world where possibilities are boundless, where businesses can seamlessly bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be. That's the world we're creating, one fiber mile at a time. Zayo's tailored connectivity and cutting-edge edge solutions are the heartbeat of carriers, cloud pioneers, data centers, educational institutions, and enterprises alike.
From the very core to the cloud to the edge, Zayo is there, powering exceptional experiences that redefine what's achievable.
So, are you ready to unlock the true power of connection? Embark on this journey with us and discover how Zayo doesn't just connect dots – we connect destinies. For more information, visit zayo.com.
