Housing Assistant

Application Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026. Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm).

About the role

Position is open to individuals who are currently enrolled in a social work, planning, public administration, social justice, or communications program at an accredited university/college. Under the direction of the Housing Authority Executive Director, the intern will gain hands-on experience in affordable housing development, housing policy, public administration, and project management while supporting short-term and ongoing Iowa City Housing Authority initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with affordable housing research, planning, development, and program implementation.
• Research affordable housing financing and funding opportunities.
• Assist with housing development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation initiatives.
• Track project timelines, funding requirements, and deliverables.
• Collect and analyze housing and program data.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related project-based duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrollment as a student in a social work, planning, public administration, social justice, or communications program or a closely related field within an accredited university/college.
• Ability to communicate both written and orally to internal staff and the public.
• General understanding of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Flexibility in day-to-day responsibilities.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

Job Duration: September 2026 - August 2027