Global nonprofit builds and repairs homes with communities to provide affordable, decent housing.
Develop content showcasing ShelterTech startups and affordable housing innovation.
4 days ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
Atlanta, GA
Hybrid
Company Size
4,421 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Housing
Construction
Disaster Response
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Microfinance
Land Tenure Security
Affordable Housing
Role
Description
market research
data collection
business cases
knowledge products
template development
document editing
Conduct light-touch research to support ShelterTech’s efforts to better define its niche and position itself more clearly within the global innovation ecosystem.
Collaborate with startups, partners, and regional teams to collect interviews, quotes, and data as needed.
Draft business cases that could be used to engage corporates, donors, and investors.
Produce short briefs or annotated bibliographies summarizing key insights on topics like housing tech, climate resilience, or inclusive innovation in emerging markets.
Work with the Communications team to ensure messaging is aligned with broader organizational tone and goals.
Develop reusable templates for SGB profiles and promotional materials to ensure consistent messaging and branding across future startup communication.
Produce concise, shareable knowledge products that communicate ShelterTech’s strategy, support model, and future ambitions.
Produce in-depth startup spotlights, showcasing their business models, impact potential, and relevance to the housing sector.
Assist in editing, formatting, and preparing documents for publication and distribution across multiple channels.
Identify success stories or case studies that can be adapted for ShelterTech’s use in campaigns or donor reporting.
Requirements
research
writing
spanish
knowledge products
communications
proactive
Strong research, writing, and synthesis skills
Experience in communications, design, or knowledge management
Purpose of the Role The Knowledge & Content Fellow will support the development of strategic content and knowledge products that document ShelterTech’s evolution, showcase portfolio startups, and position affordable housing innovation more clearly to the outside world. This role will require strong writing, synthesis, and research skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with ShelterTech and Habitat’s Global Communications team. Spanish skills are a plus, given the emphasis on Latin American partners and startups.
Knowledge Product Development
Professional proficiency in Spanish
Familiarity with international development, social entrepreneurship, or housing-related issues
Proactive and self-directed, comfortable working remotely with diverse global teams
Benefits
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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
1976
Founded
The company was established in 1976, marking the beginning of its mission.
70+ countries
Global Reach
Operates internationally, making a difference across many regions.
4,400 homes
Homes Built
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter personally contributed to building these homes.
Grew into a global nonprofit operating in over 70 countries, funded by individuals, philanthropies, corporations, and governments.
Uses volunteer labor and 'sweat equity' to build and repair simple, decent, affordable homes without profit.
Hosts signature events like the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, building thousands of homes in blitzes.
Runs Global Village volunteer programs sending participants to build and learn across five continents.
Specializes in residential and community infrastructure and improving water resources in low-income areas.
Culture + Values
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
We are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact.
We build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust.
Environment + Sustainability
5 years
Sustainability Partnership
Collaboration with UN-Habitat focusing on sustainable development and climate change solutions.
Committed to sustainable development, integrating environmental resilience into global and local housing programs.
Promoting green building materials that reduce CO₂ emissions, energy use, waste, and water consumption.
Setting a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target with a publicly disclosed date.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Global Workforce
Women Representation
Women make up approximately 50% of the company's global workforce.
48% Leadership Roles
Women in Leadership
Women hold approximately 48% of leadership roles within the organization.
2027 Target
Gender Parity Goal
The company aims to increase the representation of under-represented genders in senior roles by 2027.
Committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce—recruitment efforts include diverse candidate outreach, interview panels and unconscious bias education.
Equal opportunity employer; safe, visible, respected, supported and valued workforce with background screening, ethical safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.