Community Projects Development Intern- Paid
About The Position
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency consists of staff dedicated to serving others, which include professionalism, empathy, respect, excellent client service, maintaining confidentiality, punctuality with regular attendance. We provide assistance to low to moderate income families to help address their most critical needs. The agency has over 70 programs, including valuable educational, housing, and emergency services. Internship Description: Wayne Metro seeks a detail-oriented professional with a focus on Urban Planning to support our development initiatives and the Region N Regional Housing Partnership (RHP). This role requires a general knowledge of housing development and affordable housing landscapes, challenges, and best practices. A blend of technical planning skills, human engagement abilities, and organizational expertise will be used to support the team.
Requirements
- High school diploma/general education degree (GED) OR a combination of education and experience that is similarly equivalent.
- Pass Criminal Background check & Drug Screening
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Professionalism in appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability
- Good interpersonal and professional skills including but not limited to professional appearance, tact, punctuality, and dependability.
- Perform work in a manner that upholds Wayne Metro policies, procedures, and mission.
Responsibilities
- Regional Housing Partnership Action Plan Assist with stewardship of the Region N Regional Housing Partnership (RHP) Action Plan spreadsheet, ensuring information is current and accurately reflects regional housing goals and strategies
- Support event planning and logistics for convenings of regional housing partners
- Regional Resource HUB Development Engage regional housing stakeholders and partners in Region N (Out-Wayne) through in-person meetings, email outreach, surveys, and other communication channels to identify needs for a Regional Resource HUB
- Gather, synthesize, and distill stakeholder and community input into technical requirements
- Support the drafting of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) based on identified community and partner needs
- Communications & Outreach Assist in the creation and distribution of newsletters to keep Region N Housing Partners informed of project milestones and community impact
- Support broader outreach efforts to maintain consistent communication with regional partners and stakeholders
- Historical Records & Data Management Organize, catalog, and maintain historical internal project files, including architectural plans, alley vacations, and original home plans
- Develop and uphold a clear filing system to facilitate efficient research and reference of past property records and project documentation
- General Team Support Provide administrative and research support to the Development team
- Assist with donor stewardship, including acknowledgment of contributions and maintaining regular communication with supporters
- Engage with and support volunteers at community events
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
