Labor Standards and Compliance Intern

Company Description Motivation Compliance & Training, Inc. is a business consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience supporting developers and housing authorities through evolving socioeconomic and regulatory environments. The organization specializes in the rules and policies of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including recent, wide-ranging compliance changes. By combining regulatory expertise with innovative software tools, the company delivers reliable, cost-effective compliance and production solutions. Motivation Compliance & Training, Inc. serves dozens of clients and maintains a strong reputation for quality, efficiency, and practical guidance across the housing sector.

About the Role

Motivation Compliance & Training, Inc. is seeking a motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Labor Standards & Compliance Intern to support our Labor Standards and Compliance team. This full-time paid internship provides hands-on experience with Davis-Bacon compliance, certified payroll processing, HUD Section 3 requirements, MWBE reporting, and construction compliance administration.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in affordable housing, workforce compliance, labor standards, construction administration, public administration, or compliance consulting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, reviewing, and organizing certified payroll documentation
• Support data entry, processing, and recordkeeping for prevailing wage projects
• Maintain organized electronic compliance files and project documentation
• Communicate with contractors and clients regarding missing documentation or compliance requirements
• Track project deadlines, submissions, and reporting schedules
• Support monitoring of Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage compliance requirements
• Assist with HUD Section 3 and MWBE participation tracking and reporting
• Help identify, document, and escalate compliance discrepancies
• Participate in compliance training sessions, meetings, and project follow-ups
• Provide administrative support to compliance specialists and managers as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Currently pursuing, recently completed, or holding an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• College enrollment preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to manage confidential information professionally
• Strong written, verbal, and customer service communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Previous administrative, compliance, payroll, construction, or office support experience is preferred but not required
• Interest in labor compliance, affordable housing, construction administration, or workforce compliance
• Adaptive and open-minded toward learning and utilizing new technologies, systems, and software platforms, with a strong interest in improving and streamlining processes and workflows

Compensation & Internship Details

• Full-time paid internship position
• Annual salary: $30,000
• Standard 40-hour workweek; overtime is not anticipated or authorized
• Internship duration is approximately 6 months, with potential opportunity for extension or transition into a full-time role based on performance and company needs
• No additional employee benefits are included with this internship position
• Hands-on professional experience in HUD compliance, Davis-Bacon administration, Section 3 compliance, and construction workforce reporting
• Professional development and training opportunities

Work Environment & Travel

This position may require up to 25% travel for conferences, training opportunities, client meetings, and office visits. All approved business travel expenses will be paid or reimbursed by the company.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter to info@motivation-inc.com.

Motivation Compliance & Training, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.