Community Development Fellow - The Resurrection Project

Position Title Community Development Fellow

Reporting Relationship: Chief Real Estate Development Officer

General Job Description

The Community Development Fellow will work closely with the Chief Real Estate Development Officer on a variety of projects ranging in stages of planning and construction. The Fellow should understand the effects of displacement and gentrification on communities of color, be interested in mitigating these effects through the development of affordable housing and be inclined to work on the financing aspects of development.

Emerging Leaders Internship - Illinois Housing Council (IHC)

The application for the 2024 Emerging Leaders Internship program will open soon. Make sure you're ready by taking these steps:

• Review the job descriptions for the available positions.
• Sign-up for one of three Information Sessions hosted by IHC (listed below)
• Update your resume and cover letter

Applications will be accepted February 9 - March 8.

Review Job Descriptions here.

Emerging Leaders Internship - Illinois Housing Council (IHC) - Mailing List

Join IHC's mailing list to be notified when the Intern Application opens.

The Emerging Leaders Internship  (ELI) program is a 10-week paid internship program whose goal is to increase racial and gender diversity in the affordable housing industry by creating employment opportunities with a support structure that exposes the interns to the full spectrum of the affordable housing industry and introduces them to the people who can help advance them in their careers. The interns are hired directly by and work with developers, housing authorities, general contractors, and other IHC members while also attending educational programming hosted by IHC. The cohort of interns participate in Lunch & Learns with professionals from different sectors of the industry, trainings, and property tours. They are also supported in their job search when they complete the program.

IHC encourages current students and recent graduates interested in real estate development, community development, urban planning, public policy, and advocacy to apply. Applications will be accepted February 9 – March 8 and interviews will take place in early April. 

Internship Program - Illinois Housing Council

Emerging Leaders Internship Program

For more information and to learn how to apply please visit: Illinois Housing Council Internship

The Illinois Housing Council (IHC) is excited to introduce its Emerging Leaders Internship Program as the next step in its Emerging Leaders Network, with the goal of growing and supporting diversity throughout Illinois’ affordable housing industry. With its new internship program, IHC aims to provide opportunities for underrepresented populations to learn more about the industry and develop a diverse pipeline of new affordable housing professionals.

Affordable Housing Internship, UPHoldings

Our Company: UPholdings is a comprehensive real estate firm that is dedicated to creating, operating, and sustaining quality affordable housing in communities throughout the United States. Our company builds, manages, and operates its projects for the entirety of their operational cycle. Our portfolio includes a wide range of project types, including family, senior and permanent supportive housing developments.

 

Location: Remote work focused in California; some site visits required

Internship Description: The Intern at UPholdings 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; and (3) assist staff with office administrative duties, including tracking project finances, scheduling appointments, preparing outgoing document deliveries, and assisting with office supplies management.

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Qualifications:

●      Must be enrolled in an educational program concentrating on urban planning and development, real estate transactions, or finance.

●      Have previous professional experience working in an office or small team remote environment.

●      Capable of managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines.

 

Work Hours:

Able to dedicate 15-29 hours weekly working remotely with potential site visits occasionally.

Compensation: Interns will be compensated hourly commensurate with experience.

UPholdings is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This standard applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. UPholdings makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

 

Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to recruiting@upholdings.net

Affordable Housing Internship, Upholdings (Chicago)

Who: UPholdings is a comprehensive real estate firm that is dedicated to creating, operating, and sustaining quality affordable housing in communities throughout the United States. Our company builds, manages, and operates its projects for the entirety of their operational cycle. Our portfolio includes a wide-range of project types, including family, senior and permanent supportive housing developments. We have a growing portfolio and are currently active in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, California, and Michigan.

What: Interns will: (1) work closely with staff on various Affordable Housing Program (AHP) applications across multiple Federal Home Land Banks (FHLB), including compiling financing, due-diligence, compliance, and supportive documentation associated with prospective and under-development projects; (2) coordinate on-going project tasks and checklists to manage tasks with vendors, site managers, and contractors; and (3) assist staff with administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and preparing outgoing document deliveries.

Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in an educational program concentrating on urban planning and development, real estate transactions, finance, or related field
• Prepared to dedicate 15-30 hours weekly working;
• Deadline driven worker capable of managing multiple tasks and partnership relationships.

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to petra@upholdings.net. 

2021 Summer Affordable Housing Internship, Illinois Housing Council

Who: Illinois Housing Council

What: The Policy Intern will work directly with the Executive Director and Manager of Programs and Membership to support various affordable housing related projects at IHC. The intern will be responsible for updating the content for IHC’s current communications materials and conducting research related to IHC’s goals around advancing racial equity in the affordable housing development field.

Responsibilities:

Communications:

• Research affordable housing developments and draft content for updated IHC case studies. Interview member owners, gather information on economic impact of developments

• Develop informational materials and fact sheets on current issues in affordable housing

• Contribute to content development for IHC newsletter including summarizing policy updates, gathering event information and relevant resources

• Work with Manager of Programs and Membership to gather content for 20th anniversary video Racial Equity Research:

• Conduct inventory of existing IHC membership base that is minority-owned/led and has certification through Chicago M/WBE Program or Illinois Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, Females and Persons with Disabilities

• Research barriers to city and state certification programs in the affordable housing/development field to inform potential policy recommendations by IHC

• Gather information on existing capacity building/training programs for affordable housing in Illinois to inform how IHC can fill programming gaps

• Consult with other state housing associations to understand targeted membership programs for MWBE subcontractors and professional service firms to see if IHC can replicate

• Assist in preparations for IHC events including webinars and Annual Golf outing

• Contribute to planning efforts for Emerging Leaders Network

• Assist in other day to day operations of IHC 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Political Science, Business or a related field

• Strong research, writing and synthesis skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Experience with Wordpress and InDesign preferred

• Ability to work independently and comfortable working as a member of a small team

• Basic knowledge of current issues in affordable housing preferred

• Interest in a career in affordable housing

Apply: Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to Mackenzie Drosd at mdrosd@ilhousing.org

Internship, Construction and Compliance Divsion - Chicago Department of Housing

Who: Chicago Department of Housing

What: The Housing department is seeking students who want to acquire knowledge and valuable work experience in public sector/city government operations while assisting with various duties in the Construction and Compliance Division. The Construction and Compliance Division ensures that City Supported affordable housing and TIF developments comply with applicable construction and programming requirements, and is responsible for ensuring federal, state and local monitoring requirements for housing and economic development projects are met. The Division develops and implements policies and procedures for the department's affordable housing programs and services. As an intern, you will gain a unique insight into the workings of city government. The ideal student is highly motivated and dedicated to improving public service while obtaining “hands-on work experience in a fast paced environment.

Internship - UPholdings Real Estate

Who: UPholdings

What:UPholdings is a housing development company based in Chicago, working across the United States, focused on building affordable housing. Our portfolio includes a wide range of projects types, targeting various population groups, throughout both urban and rural communities. UPholdings’ portfolio includes affordable multifamily properties and permanent supportive housing properties (each consisting of 18-92 units), along with four (4) new projects currently under construction. Our company employs six talented team members, each with expertise in affordable and supportive housing developments.

Location: 900 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, Illinois.

Compensation: Interns will be compensated hourly commensurate with experience.

Description: 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; and (3) assist staff with office administrative duties, including tracking project finances, scheduling appointments, preparing outgoing document deliveries, and maintaining office supplies.

Qualifications: Applicants should:

• Be enrolled in an educational program concentrating on urban planning and development, real estate transactions, or finance;
• Prepared to dedicate 15-30 hours weekly working in our office;
• Have previous professional experience working in an office environment;
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and working on teams.

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to petra@upholdings.net.

It is our policy and practice to provide and promote equal opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, medical condition, handicap or disability.

Real estate internship - Lightengale Group

Who: Lightengale Group

What: Lightengale Group is a real estate development consulting firm based in downtown Chicago. Our strong suit is the coordination of financing for multi-family rental affordable housing. We also coordinate the development process (architect, contractor, property management) for several of our clients. We mainly complete work for affordable housing developments in Illinois and Iowa. We have been in business since 1999. For more information about Lightengale Group, see lightengalegroup.com.

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.

Internship - Enterprise Community Partners (CLOSES 3/26)

Who: Enterprise Community Partner’s Chicago office is committed to strengthening communities by ensuring that everyone can live in an affordable home connected to good schools, transit and health care. We do this through capital solutions, policies and programs. The Chicago market is one of Enterprise’s anchor offices and provides thought leadership in response to critical social issues.
Specifically, the Chicago office has identified four priority program areas. These are: equitable transit-oriented development, sustainability and resiliency, health and housing, and preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing. The internship will focus on one or more projects or support with grant management related to these four priority areas along with assisting in other office activities as needed.

What: This internship is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in gaining experience related to affordable housing and community development. The schedule is two to three day per week for approximately 14-20 hrs. per week. The tenure for this internship is from March 2019 through July 2019 with the opportunity to be extended beyond this timeframe. Pay range: $15 – $17/hour.
Job responsibilities include:

• Researching public and private information resources 
• Liaison with community partners, residents and other stakeholders
• Providing logistical support to complete assigned tasks
• Oral and written presentation of findings 

Affordable Housing Portfolio Intern - The Habitat Company (Chicago)

Who: The Habitat Company - Habitat Affordable Group

What: Habitat is looking for a detail oriented, driven Affordable Housing Portfolio Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2019.  The 8-week paid internships provides valuable hands-on experience specific to your desired career focus. As the Habitat Affordable Group Intern, you will work closely with our regional teams as well as our onsite Community Managers to support the following activities:

• Participate in all facets of the operations life cycle within affordable housing management 
• Contribute in planning of pre-leasing efforts at a mixed-finance construction development 
• Assist Regional teams with drafting, editing and formatting of memos and external communications 
• Collaborate with onsite teams during community outreach events 
• Participate in site level resident meetings 
• Contribute in the coordination of checklist during transitions of new business; interdepartmental communication, documentation follow up, timeline coordination 
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Land Use Planning Internship (grads & undergrads) - 1000 Friends of Oregon (Portland)

Who: 1000 Friends of Oregon is a forty-three year old public interest organization that advocates smart growth through comprehensive land use and transportation planning, using Oregon’s renowned planning program. We work with Oregonians across the state to enhance the quality of life for all, by building livable urban and rural communities and protecting family farms and forests.

What: The purpose of the Gerhardt Internship is to provide an opportunity for on-the-job experience for planning students or those in similar fields, especially for those interested in public service. The intern will work on one or two large projects, such as 1000 Friends’ efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through linking land use and transportation planning, ensuring communities plan for affordable and diverse housing, or to preserve farm land. The intern might also work on smaller, short-term projects to gain a wider acquaintance with Oregon's land use program. Supervision will be provided by the 1000 Friends’ staff member overseeing each project.

Community Investment Intern (Summer 2019) - Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Who: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is currently seeking a summer intern in our Community Investment group. We are a federally chartered corporation and one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) that, with the Office of Finance, comprise the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The FHLBanks were chartered by Congress under the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 to improve the availability of funds to support home ownership. Each FHLBank is cooperatively owned by member financial institutions in its district and operated as a separate entity with its own management, employees, and board of directors; our district consists of the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. Core to our mission is supporting the community investment activities of our members.

What: As a valued contributor on a team of housing finance professionals, our interns are actively engaged in the review and underwriting of a variety of affordable housing projects and programs. This is a paid position. The Community Investment internship will involve the following:

Internship - Oak Park Residence Corporation

Who: The Oak Park Residence Corporation (OPRC) is a community-based, non-profit housing development and management corporation. Its primary mission is to promote Oak Park as a racially diverse and economically balanced community by providing quality rental housing at an affordable price. OPRC carries out its mission principally by acquiring older apartment buildings, rehabilitating them into assets that contribute to their neighborhoods, and providing quality management services. Established in 1966, OPRC currently owns or manages over 1,000 units of rental housing.

What: We are seeking an intern to assist us in gathering, mapping, and analyzing data on the changing housing markets in Oak Park and the greater Chicago region. The intern will analyze submarkets where OPRC currently operates and where it may in the future, map our buildings against a variety of socio-economic indicators, conduct financial asset modeling of our buildings and prospective redevelopment and acquisition opportunities, and analyze data on OPRC tenants to examine patterns relative to the rest of the Village of Oak Park and to neighboring and comparable communities. We are seeking a graduate student with experience in conducting statistical, financial, and spatial analysis and knowledge of data sources such as the American Community Survey.