RIHousing – Intern -Administrative and Operations

Salary Range - $20/hr

RIHousing is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What it’s all about: 

The administration and operations (A&O) functions of RIHousing is led by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) who has oversight of includes Facilities, IT, and Quality Control functions, along with global organizational operations, efficiency, and risk management strategy functions. The CAO is responsible for oversight of the physical plant and support functions of the agency and ensuring that the overall mission of RIHousing is fulfilled and the COA works closely with the executive team to advance corporate efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 

Additionally, the CAO is often responsible for special projects that involve housing advocacy work, public policy, and strategic planning. There are approximately 30 people on the A&O team across three departments. This position will assist the CAO with general administrative tasks including, but not limited to, research, data gathering, analysis, writing, and support functions for a variety of initiatives.

What you’ll do on a daily basis:

The intern will be responsible for assisting with a variety of tasks, including general administrative tasks related to A&O work in three general categories: 

• Administrative Support for Facilities, IT, and QC departments. 
• Support for Real Estate/Affordable Housing finance and development initiatives, and 
• Support for policy related projects.

The intern would take custody of research, data gathering, writing, and other support functions with respect to a number of ongoing initiatives including but not limited to environmental conservation improvements, space planning and facilities strategy, accessibility, DEIB, and process development.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Have a degree or be working towards a degree
• Have an interest in housing, public policy, real estate and the non profit sector
• Demonstrate proficient writing skills, adeptness with technology, and strong interpersonal abilities. 
• Possess the capacity to manage multiple, diverse tasks simultaneously.
• Exhibit a strong desire for continuous learning.

Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! 

Why RIHousing:

• Mission-Driven Organization
• Dedicated Workforce
• Winner of “Best Places to Work” 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 
• PBN’s Worksite Health Award 2013-2023
• PBN’s Diversity Equity Inclusion Award 2023 

RIHousing strives to ensure that all people who live or work in Rhode Island can afford a healthy, attractive home that meets their needs. A good home provides the foundation upon which individuals and families thrive, children learn and grow, and communities prosper.

 To achieve our mission, we:

• Offer fair, affordable, and innovative lending programs.
• Provide housing-related education to consumers and others.
• Promote and finance sensible development that builds healthy, vibrant communities.
• Provide housing grants and subsidies to Rhode Islanders with the greatest need.
• Team up with partners to improve everything we do.

RIHousing uses its resources to provide low-interest loans, grants, education, and assistance to help Rhode Islanders find, rent, buy, build, and keep a good home. Created by the General Assembly in 1973, RIHousing is a privately funded public-purpose corporation. RIHousing requires its employees to be highly motivated and knowledgeable, have a sound understanding of the changing needs of Rhode Island's housing market, be willing to work within and toward a smoothly integrated operation, demonstrate a commitment to serve the people of Rhode Island, especially those with low and moderate incomes in need of safe and affordable homes, and possess a high level of integrity and deep respect for all Rhode Islanders, including customers, partners, and fellow employees.