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COI Intern (Hazel Hill)

CompanyNational Housing Trust
LocationFredericksburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern supports resident services by coordinating programs and events for residents of all ages. Key duties include connecting residents to local resources and assisting with the collection of community needs data.
Internship Type
paid internship
Company Size
384
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
10 hours
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About The Company
We bring resident services, lending, policy, sustainability, and development under one roof to ensure that everyone -everywhere- can be proud of where they live Vision The National Housing Trust envisions a nation where federal, state and local policymakers, private owners and investors, affordable housing practitioners, and the public work together to support quality, healthy neighborhoods with a range of housing options so that families of all income levels have an opportunity to thrive. Mission The National Housing Trust protects and improves existing affordable rental homes so that low income individuals and families can live in quality neighborhoods with access to opportunities. Our Impact The National Housing Trust has preserved or helped to preserve more than 25,000 affordable homes through real estate development, lending, and technical assistance.
About the Role

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

National Housing Trust (NHT) has been dedicated to creating and preserving affordable housing for 40 years. We build, preserve, and finance affordable housing and use that expertise to inform and advance resident-focused solutions.


NHT has a staff of 60+ across five program areas: Policy, Lending, Real Estate Development, Community Outreach and Impact (COI), and Energy Solutions. Our hallmark is our cross-functional, integrated approach to innovating, demonstrating, and amplifying solutions to the affordable housing crisis in the U.S.


Our COI team is dedicated to resident success. We believe that all people deserve affordable housing and that integrated, onsite services provide accessible support to our residents.


POSITION

The COI Intern reports to the COI Operations Manager and is based at the Hazel Hill Apartments, located at 100 Princess Anne St, Fredericksburg, VA. The intern supports resident services by assisting with the coordination of programs and events for residents of all ages. This role provides hands on experience in nonprofit operations, community based programming, and resident services management.


This is a temporary, part time position with no remote work option. The role requires approximately 10 hours per week through December 2026.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support relationships with onsite and external service providers
  • Assist in coordinating resident programs for all ages based on community interests and needs
  • Help supervise and support volunteers during programs and events
  • Assist with collecting and organizing resident survey data to identify community needs
  • Participate in regular check-ins and meetings with COI Operations Manager
  • Help connect residents to local resources (rental assistance, food access, workforce training, tutoring, etc.)
  • Collaborate with staff and residents to help plan resident meetings and community events


DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

  • College student interested in community development, social work, public policy, nonprofit management, or related fields.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Passion for supporting low-income communities and a commitment to racial equity and justice


COMPENSATION

This is a temporary, part-time position, through December 2026. The position requires approximately 10 hours per week and pays $18 per hour.

Key Skills
Community DevelopmentSocial WorkPublic PolicyNonprofit ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationProgram CoordinationResident Services ManagementData CollectionVolunteer SupervisionResource Connection
Categories
Social ServicesGovernment & Public SectorManagement & LeadershipAdministrative