Office of Executive Director Intern

District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency • Washington, DC

5h

About The Position

The DC Housing Finance Agency’s Internship Program is designed to attract undergraduate and graduate level students who are interested in the Agency’s mission and a career in affordable housing. Interns will perform a variety of assignments designed to enhance their professional and technical development. They will gain valuable on the job training and exposure to a small, fast-paced work environment. The Office of the Executive Director Intern provides direct support to senior agency leadership by assisting with research, data analysis, and the preparation of high-quality presentations and written materials. This role offers hands-on experience collaborating across divisions to address organizational challenges and develop innovative solutions. Interns are expected to take initiative by managing independent projects from concept through completion, while working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess strong communication and project management skills, demonstrate critical thinking.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university seeking an undergraduate and/or graduate degree
• Have at least a 3.00 grade point average
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess strong working knowledge of all aspects of Microsoft Office 365 Suite
• Ability to conduct preliminary research
• Possess solid project management skills
• Posses critical thinking skills
• Ability to successfully and autonomously manage projects of a varied and complex nature
• Ability to work proactively and operate accurately and efficiently in a fast paced environment with variable deadlines
• Receptive to feedback

Nice To Haves

• Preferred majors include: Business Management, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, or a related major

Responsibilities

• Assist Agency's senior leadership team with conducting research, gathering information, and synthesizing data
• Assist Chief of Staff in the creation of presentations, memos, and other documents
• Collaborate with divisions within the Agency to develop creative solutions to challenges
• Take initiative and own independent projects (concept to completion) with guidance from supervisor or assigned team member
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed