About the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority ("CHFA") is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- and moderate-income families and persons in the state of Connecticut ("State") and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of the State through employer-assisted housing efforts.

CHFA is a mission-driven leader in creating affordable housing opportunities for families and individuals in Connecticut. We believe in the power of the diverse and inclusive communities we serve. We provide a challenging, progressive, and supportive environment that encourages and promotes employee development. We offer competitive salaries; tuition reimbursement; 457 deferred compensation, state sponsored pension plan, comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability plan, paid vacation, sick, and holidays, hybrid work schedule, ongoing training, career development and, if qualified, employee may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under Federal Loan assistance program.

About the position

CHFA is offering this internship within our Research, Marketing, & Outreach department to provide qualified candidates opportunities to experience our organization and contribute to our mission. Interns will collaborate with multiple staff and learn and perform meaningful tasks to support specific units within marketing. Interns will receive training for all assigned tasks, connect with CHFA's Training and Development Manager on a weekly basis, interact with leaders throughout the organization, including executives, and engage in projects and discussions that promote career trajectory and expand their knowledge of affordable housing.

Assignments within marketing may vary depending on the career focus and interests of the intern and the needs of the department, but may include performing important tasks related to: support in coordination of marketing and community outreach calendar, including pre-event preparation, day-of logistics, and post-event follow-up; assistance with developing and managing content for website and social media channels; collaboration with research and data team to evaluate efficacy of marketing campaigns and outreach events.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of our mission, structure, and programs.
• Collaborate with multiple staff members.
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Monitor your calendar and communicate conflicts as they arise.
• Connect with department point person weekly.
• Complete two projects – one individual and one with intern cohort.
• Engage in cohort activities which will include trainings and discussions.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates are undergraduate students, graduate students, or recent graduates.
• Preference given to majors or minors in marketing, communication, business administration, business analytics, public policy, real estate, urban planning, economics, finance, accounting, statistics, law and architecture.
• Seeking candidates with:
  • Interest in affordable housing, fair housing, or business;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Ability to manage a variety of tasks;
  • Comfort with Microsoft Office 365 applications; and
  • Openness to working with multiple teams throughout the department.

This is not an exclusive list of all job functions, and the employee is expected to complete all duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and reporting structure may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally. This job description in no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement.

CHFA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the application of women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

CHFA EOE

Additional details

• Salary: $18.00 per hour.
• Up to 37.5 hours per week for 12 weeks from May through August.
• Hybrid work option may be available.