2027 Summer Associate, Related Affordable Foundation

Related • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Associate will provide support for Related Affordable Foundation projects including budgeting, program development, relationship management, nonprofit partnership, and social impact. This role involves leading mid-year and social impact report preparation, reviewing grant applications, budgets, and performance reports. The associate will also review monthly performance reports from nonprofit resident service providers, evaluate programmatic efforts, and provide assessments and recommendations. Additionally, the role includes contributing to scholarship applicant review and selection, collaborating with Marketing and resident service providers to gather impact stories and testimonials, and providing thought partnerships through research in areas such as health and wellness, workforce development, youth development, and economic development. Collaboration with Acquisition, Construction, Asset and Portfolio Management, and Property Operations teams is expected, as are site visits at Related Affordable properties and engagement with resident service providers.

Requirements

• First-year graduate student
• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or equivalent field.
• Relevant experience in affordable housing, impact investing, nonprofit or social services.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and reliability by taking full ownership of projects and outcomes, prioritizing precision and attention to detail, and approaching challenges with grit, resilience, and proactive problem-solving.
• Polished professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong passion for social impact, economic mobility and volunteerism.
• Related is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Related Affordable Foundation projects including budgeting, program development, relationship management, nonprofit partnership, and social impact.
• Lead mid-year and social impact report preparation, including review of grant applications, budgets, and performance reports.
• Review monthly performance reports from nonprofit resident service providers, evaluate programmatic efforts and provide assessments and recommendations to internal resident services employees.
• Contribute to scholarship applicant review and selection.
• Collaborate with Marketing and resident service providers to collect Foundation impact stories and create testimonials.
• Provide thought partnerships and contribute to organizational subject-matter knowledge bank and strategy through research in the following areas: health and wellness, workforce development, youth development, and economic development.
• Collaborate with Acquisition, Construction, Asset and Portfolio Management, and Property Operations teams.
• Conduct site visits at Related Affordable properties and engage with resident service providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern