Housing Programs Intern

Key Responsibilities

• Community Engagement and Outreach
• Conduct neighborhood-level outreach for City housing assistance programs.
• Support engagement with rental property owners and tenants for the City’s rental inspection and inventory program.
• Organize and co-facilitate fair housing workshops in partnership with the Northern California Land Trust (NCLT).
• Develop clear, accessible communication materials using tools such as Canva to inform the public about City programs, resources, and housing initiatives.

Program Support and Reporting

• Provide technical assistance to property owners and tenants for enrollment and compliance in the rental inspection program.
• Aid in developing program documentation, internal reporting, and summaries of findings.
• Prepare recommendations for program improvements based on collected data, engagement feedback, and observed needs.

Work Environment

• Schedule: 20 hours per week from July to September, with flexible scheduling.

Additional Learning Opportunities

• If the intern has specific interests—such as completing a plan review, writing a staff report, or presenting at a meeting—City staff will work to incorporate those experiences when possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• Interest in city government and public service.
• Enrolled in high school or college.
• Some prior work experience is desirable.
• Enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Housing Studies, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and research skills.
• Familiarity with Canva or other design tools for public-facing content.
• Interest in affordable housing, municipal planning, and public engagement.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight.

Desired Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Housing Studies, or a related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and research skills.
• Familiarity with Canva or other design tools for public-facing content.
• Interest in affordable housing, municipal planning, and public engagement.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal oversight.

Working Conditions

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer.
• Must read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Must lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Must hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.

Required Question

Please select all that apply:

• I am a high school student or graduate.
• I am enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Housing Studies, or a related field.
• I have an interest in affordable housing, municipal planning, and public engagement.
• I have some work experience.
• I am familiar with Canva or other design tools for public-facing content.
• None of the above.