Provides affordable housing and financing solutions for Illinois residents and communities.
Assist HR team with onboarding, recruitment, benefits, records, and office duties.
3 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Chicago, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Affordable Housing
Housing Finance
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
Mortgage Programs
Homebuyer Assistance
Housing Development
Real Estate Development
Project Financing
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Affordable Housing
Multifamily Housing
Permanent Supportive Housing
Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Housing for Homelessness Prevention
Mixed-Income Housing
Housing Development
Role
Description
timekeeping
recruiting
hris reporting
benefits administration
process improvement
employee relations
Participate in IHDA’s Mentorship Program
Assists with timekeeping responsibilities. Serves as the backup HR timekeeper.
Assists with various employee relations activities including events, trainings, employee recognition, Tuesday Times entries, intranet updates, etc.
Assists with recruiting and staffing (post positions, assist with phone screens, check references, and prepare follow-up correspondence.)
Performs miscellaneous office duties (answer phones, submit team office supply orders, and reception relief etc.)
Maintains personnel files and other human resource records. Compiles reports from HRIS database. Maintains and organizes team’s shared drive (the T drive).
Attend outings to connect with fellow interns
Participates in department meetings and other meetings and seminars as appropriate.
Participate in workshops to gain insight on key departments at the Authority
Assists with new hire and benefits orientation. Update new hire information as needed. Assist with I-9s and E-Verify, new hire data entry, and documentation collection from new hires.
Assists in performing benefits administration to include change reporting, preparing invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
Contributes to team efficiency by recommending new approaches for continuous process improvement.
Requirements
college student
Open to college students (must be an actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at the time of applying)
Benefits
You will receive on-the-job training from industry experts
Paid Internship
Full-time hybrid internship program that runs from June – August (typically 10 weeks)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Founded to address the housing needs of low- and moderate-income families in Illinois.
Operates as a government agency focused on affordable housing, homeownership, and community development.
Provides financing, tax credits, and loan programs to support affordable housing projects.
Works closely with local governments, developers, and non-profit organizations to revitalize communities.
Offers a range of programs to help people achieve and maintain homeownership, including down payment assistance and foreclosure prevention.
Aims to increase the availability of affordable housing in both urban and rural areas across the state.
Plays a key role in funding and supporting the construction and renovation of affordable housing units.
In recent years, has worked to integrate more sustainable practices in housing projects, creating greener, more energy-efficient homes.
Culture + Values
$27 Billion
Housing Financing
Delivered over $27 billion in state, federal, and leveraged financing to date.
327,000 Homes
Housing Developments
Supported over 327,000 homes and apartments through various financing programs.
A1/AA/AA
Credit Ratings
Maintains high credit ratings, enabling independent bond issuance.
We connect people with financing programs for their homes.
Self-supporting agency operating without taxpayer funds
Collaborates with lenders, developers, local governments, nonprofits and community groups
Since 1967, has delivered more than $27 billion in state, federal, and leveraged financing to support over 327,000 homes and apartments
Maintains high credit ratings (A1/AA/AA) to independently issue bonds
Environment + Sustainability
$3.2M
Affordable Housing Project
Restoration of historic Nachusa House into senior affordable housing, funded through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.
No explicit 'net zero' target stated on public site
Finances energy-efficient multifamily rental housing through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and HOME Investment Partnerships
Supports rehabilitation and adaptive reuse (e.g., restoration of historic Nachusa House into senior affordable housing)
Incorporates greening and demolition of blighted properties to support community revitalization
Inclusion & Diversity
$5 Million
capacity-building initiative launched
Supporting pre-development, training, and technical assistance for developers of color.
100%
BIPOC participation in LIHTC applications
All approved applications included BIPOC participation on development teams.
160 Hours
training delivered to Next Gen cohort
Training focused on affordable housing development and the LIHTC program.
Ongoing incentives in LIHTC for BIPOC-led firms and projects with proactive racial equity planning