NLIHC Careers
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NLIHC Internship Opportunities
The National Low Income Housing Coalition is dedicated to achieving racially and socially equitable public policy that ensures people with the lowest incomes have quality homes that are accessible and affordable in communities of their choice.
NLIHC accepts applications for our internship positions on a continuous, rolling basis. Interns are highly valued and fully integrated into our staff work. We seek students who are passionate about social justice issues and have excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall interns are expected to work 25 hours a week. Two-semester placements are possible. NLIHC provides modest stipends.
- Winter/Spring: mid-January to mid-May
- Summer: June to August
- Fall: September to mid-December
A cover letter, resume, and writing sample are required for consideration. In your cover letter, please specify the position(s)/semester for which you are applying. Communications, media, and graphic design interns should also submit three examples of graphic design work as attachments or an online portfolio.
- Research Intern. Assists in ongoing quantitative and qualitative research projects related to housing assistance or tenant protections, writes weekly articles on current research for Memo to Members, attends briefings, and responds to research inquiries. Quantitative skills are a plus. Interested students should submit their materials to Andrew Aurand via email at: [email protected]. The cover letter should include whether the student has a preference regarding federal or state/local policy.