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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

The Bill Pluta Policy & Research Internship, IHDA Chicago

Title:  The Bill Pluta Policy & Research Internship 

Salary:  Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour 

Location: Chicago 


Summary: The Bill Pluta Policy and Research Internship is an annual internship established at IHDA with the intention of continuing and teaching the proud tradition of equitable statewide housing advocacy via informed policy and research championed in the life’s work of the position’s namesake. 


This internship is intended to give undergraduate and graduate students an opportunity to learn alongside SPAR’s four subgroups (Planning Services, Policy & Research, Market & Analytics, Compliance & Reporting) by participating in a variety of activities that support community planning, policy analysis, program administration, comprehensive planning and compliance and reporting. Working both independently as well as in conjunction with SPAR’s subgroups, the student will undertake a variety of planning, analysis and policy-related activities in service of IHDA’s mission. 


The Bill Pluta Policy and Research Internship is expected to focus on statewide issues in affordable housing and will be asked to maintain a connection to “downstate Illinois” and difficult-to-house populations in all activities. The intern may be asked to coordinate with State Agencies, local community residents and representatives, and regional/local organizations throughout Illinois. This internship may be conducted remotely to encourage statewide applicants; however, in-person meetings may be requested throughout the internship. 


To apply, submit resume to: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=ee890b7a-c9a4-4880- b61b-79abf60f096e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=508043&source=CC2&lang=en_US