CDLI Summer Internships

Community Development C • Melville, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

CDLI's Summer Internship Program offers a 10-week, project-based experience for students interested in making a meaningful impact in housing, community development, and social equity. Each intern will be assigned a defined project within their department, providing the opportunity to contribute tangible work and present outcomes at the end of the program. Internship opportunities are available across several departments, allowing participants to explore different career paths within a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (or recent graduates)
• Pursuing or interested in fields such as urban planning, human resources, community development, marketing, digital content creation, or related areas
• Passionate about housing equity and community impact
• Strong communicators with attention to detail
• Self-motivated, reliable, and collaborative

Responsibilities

• Review and map the current onboarding process
• Gather feedback from recent hires and supervisors, Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
• Research best practices and recommend enhancements
• Develop or update onboarding materials and tools
• Contact municipalities to update zoning data
• Collect and analyze zoning and land use information
• Research housing-related legislation at all levels
• Track trends and key insights in housing policy
• Shadow CDLI’s real estate team across development and property management
• Research district websites and public data
• Conduct outreach to school districts (calls/visits)
• Gather feedback from participating families
• Compile data on programs, transportation, climate, and more
• Identify and research target audiences (up to 100% AMI)
• Build outreach and referral partner lists
• Track community events and engagement opportunities
• Support development of outreach materials
• Assist with coordination of stakeholder engagement
• Identify key topics for participants, landlords, and staff
• Review current materials and identify gaps
• Script and produce brief (≤3 minutes) instructional videos
• Ensure content is clear, accurate, and user-friendly

Benefits

• Hands-on, project-based experience in a mission-driven organization
• Exposure to housing programs, policy, and community development work
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• Development of key skills including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed