What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sacramento CA - Paid Affordable Housing Internship position at California Coalition for Rural Housing?
Join the CCRH Internship Program and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about creating a more just and inclusive society? Do you want a career where your work positively impacts underserved communities? The California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH) is seeking passionate, community-minded students for a one-year paid internship focused on affordable housing development. This internship offers hands-on experience, leadership training, and mentorship, equipping emerging professionals to make a lasting impact in underserved communities.
Why Join?
Earn While You Learn: $18/hour for up to 1,320 hours over the program year.
Hands-On Experience: Work directly with nonprofit housing organizations developing affordable housing solutions.
Leadership Development: Attend retreats, workshops, and mentorship programs to grow your professional skills.
Build Your Network: Connect with nonprofit leaders and housing professionals dedicated to social impact.
Contribute to Positive Change: Help create dignified housing in rural and historically underserved communities.
What You’ll Do:
Support Affordable Housing Development: Assist with financial applications, project budgets, and loan closings.
Develop Leadership Skills: Participate in shadowing opportunities, professional training, and mentorship programs.
Engage in Community Initiatives: Coordinate community engagement and resident services projects.
Contribute to Nonprofit Success: Help organizations operate effectively and better serve their communities.
Requirements
Who Should Apply?
We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including those from historically underserved rural, low-income, immigrant, farmworker, and tribal communities.
Ideal Candidates Are:
Enrolled in their junior or senior year of a 4-year undergraduate college (recent graduates and community college students will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
Passionate about making a difference in underserved communities.
Interested in exploring careers in affordable housing, nonprofit leadership, or social impact.
Eager to learn technical skills like project management, budgeting, and community engagement.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to creating positive change.
Internship Timeline & Work Hours:
Full-Time Work: June – August 2025 (40 hours per week)
Part-Time Work: September 2025 – May 2026 (16-20 hours per week)
Location: Sacramento, CA - Hybrid – A mix of remote work and mostly in-person collaboration with a nonprofit host agency.
Mandatory Training Events:
A 4-day in-person Summer Training Institute (July–August 2025)
Semi-monthly or monthly virtual workshops throughout the year
Rural Housing Summit
Mid-Winter Retreat
Final Project Presentation and Graduation
Application Process:
We encourage you to apply early! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the priority deadline of March 28, 2025. Some locations may close as spots are filled, so submitting your application before the priority deadline ensures full consideration for all available placements.
Steps: Submit your application through our Zoho Recruit portal. Include:
Your resume
A cover letter (up to 500 words) explaining your interest in affordable housing and community development, your goals, and any experiences that have shaped your passion for this work. These are suggestions, but feel free to share anything that demonstrates your fit for the program.
At least one letter of recommendation
Salary Description:
$18/hour
Questions?
We’re here to help! Contact Austyn Perry at Austyn@calruralhousing.org.
Salary : $18
