Affordable Housing Internship - UPholdings

Who: UPholdings is a housing development company based in Chicago, working across the country. UPholdings creates, operates, and sustains its properties through their development and operational lifecycle. Our portfolio includes a wide range of projects types, servicing different target populations, and varying communities. UPholdings portfolio includes 13 affordable multifamily properties (each consisting of 20-100 units), and currently has five (5) new properties under development. Our company employs ten (10) talented team members, each with expertise in affordable and supportive housing developments.

What: Interns will: (1) work closely with staff on various project management tasks, including compiling financing, due-diligence, compliance, and supportive documentation associated with existing, prospective, and under-development projects; (2) coordinate on-going project tasks with vendors, site managers, and contractors; (3) assist staff with office administrative duties, including tracking project finances, scheduling appointments, preparing outgoing document deliveries, and maintaining office supplies; and (4) special projects, as needed.
Qualifications: Applicants should:

• Be enrolled in or have recently completed an educational program concentrating on urban planning and development, real estate transactions, or finance; 
• Prepared to dedicate 20-30 hours during school year and 30-40 hours during the summer break; 
• Have previous professional experience working in an office environment; 
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working on teams. 

Application Deadline: April 30, 2019.
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to rwilson@updevelopers.com