Position Title: Real Estate Intern
Employment Type: Part- or Full-Time Internship for Summer 2023; with potential to renew for Academic Year 2023-2024
Compensation: Compensation for this position ranges between $18 and $24 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Reports to: Director of Real Estate Development
Position Overview
Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia (Habitat DC-NOVA) seeks a resourceful and enthusiastic individual to join our team as our Real Estate Intern.
The Real Estate Internship is a multidisciplinary position that introduces the candidate to the full range of skills necessary to execute the real estate development projects that expand the supply of decent, affordable, and energy efficient homeownership units for residents with low and moderate incomes.
Compensation and Benefits
Habitat DC-NOVA strives to foster a collaborative, support, and flexible work environment with a dynamic and passionate team that is committed to creating affordable homeownership opportunities for everyone.
The compensation for this Real Estate Intern position ranges between $18 and $24 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About Habitat DC-NOVA
Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia (Habitat DC-NOVA) believes that everyone deserves a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. We help families with low and moderate incomes build strength, stability, and self-reliance by creating and preserving affordable homeownership. While we are best known for building and selling affordable homes, we do so much more: we repair existing homes, mobilize and advocate in support of pro-housing policies and solutions, provide homeowner financial education, and engage thousands of volunteers across the region. Our work brings together local families, community partners, volunteers, faith-based organizations, companies, and individuals to serve families in need of shelter. Habitat DC-NOVA launched in 2022 when DC Habitat and Habitat NOVA combined to become a single, regional organization. You can learn more about our work at: www.habitatdcnova.org.
Essential Duties
The Real Estate Intern will be responsible for assisting the Director of Real Estate Development in activities related to:
- Real estate pipeline management
- Budgeting
- Resource development
- Entitlement and approvals
- Prospect evaluation
- Policy, advocacy, and outreach
- Record processing and retention
In addition, the Real Estate Intern will closely collaborate with other key staff, including the Vice President for Construction, Vice President for Development, and the Director of Housing Programs.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities held by this position. Responsibilities may change over time. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Qualifications
- Enrollment in an educational program in a related field, including but not limited to: real estate development, urban/regional planning, business/finance, and public policy. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Strong organizational and management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner in a hybrid in-person/virtual work environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Suite of applications, especially Excel.
- Basic knowledge of at least some aspects of affordable homeownership development is preferred, namely existing affordable housing programs, the real estate development process, land use/zoning, and/or mortgage/real estate finance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and exercise excellent judgment in representing the organization.
- Must be able to travel to meeting and site locations.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- General knowledge on the use of various types of office equipment.
- Must be able to show proof of current and updated Covid-19 vaccination status and be willing to comply with all other CDC guidelines.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please submit a resume with cover letter to Michael A. Spotts at Michael.Spotts@habitatdcnova.org, Include “Real Estate Intern” in the subject line.
Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC & Northern Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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