Executive Intern

Virginia Housing Development Authority • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as an Executive Intern (On-site).
This important role will support the Executive team by handling key administrative tasks such as typing, filing, taking meeting minutes, scheduling, research and working on special projects. The intern will deal with a diverse group of important contacts at all levels of the organization. A high degree of confidentiality and discretion are key to the success of this role.
Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s premier housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our public-private partnerships.
We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through Intern Learning Program.
This is a paid internship that will run from July 2026 to June 2027. We gladly accept undergraduate students, graduate students, trade school students, individuals exiting the military, military spouses, and career-transitioning professionals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A field of study, academic background, or demonstrated interest in Business or related study.
• Interest and passion for working in public service.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Some experience working in a professional setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications, including PowerPoint.
• Experience with scheduling, calendar management, and meeting coordination.
• The ability to order office supplies and maintain an adequate supply of frequently used supplies and keep inventory count of stock.
• Experience in assisting with the set up and breakdown of meeting materials and collateral.
• The ability to draft written responses or email correspondence.
• Strong research skills with the ability to compile information for review.
• Strong organizational skills to track action items from meetings and follow up on completion.
• The abiliity to work independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects.
• Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• typing
• filing
• taking meeting minutes
• scheduling
• research
• working on special projects
• order office supplies
• maintain an adequate supply of frequently used supplies
• keep inventory count of stock
• assisting with the set up and breakdown of meeting materials and collateral
• draft written responses or email correspondence
• track action items from meetings and follow up on completion
• work independently and within a team on special non-recurring and ongoing projects

Benefits

• on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking
• Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through Intern Learning Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED