Intern – Development

Description

• Conducting market research and analyzing economic, demographic, and real estate data (e.g., rents, income levels, capture rates, population trends).
• Coordinating proposals and managing relationships with third-party consultants (e.g., architects, engineers, environmental specialists).
• Assisting Development Managers and Coordinators with day-to-day project management.
• Reviewing local land use and zoning regulations to assess site feasibility.
• Assisting with the permitting process, including municipal approvals and utility coordination.
• Analyzing state Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) to identify threshold requirements and scoring criteria.
• Contributing to the preparation of affordable housing funding applications across multiple states.
• Supporting financial modeling and analysis, including evaluating loan and grant term sheets related to tax credit programs.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) program, with a focus on Real Estate, Tax, Land Use, or a related area.
• Highly organized with strong time management.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.
• Ability to interpret complex documents (e.g., loan agreements, construction contracts).
• Familiarity with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC or Section 8 (preferred).
• Light work that may require walking, stooping, crouching, and lifting to 10 pounds on occasion.
• Prior internship and/or coursework in real estate, finance, community development, or urban planning (required).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Professional experience in real estate, finance, construction, or community development (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Economics, or a related field; or

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance