2026 Summer Internship Program

Clean Energy Systems Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on January 27, 2026

Website: www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking a Clean Energy Systems Intern to help support its growing Massachusetts Community Climate Bank (MCCB) team. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey created the MCCB in June 2023, as the nation’s first green bank dedicated to affordable housing. The Clean Energy Systems Intern will be able to support department goals of bridging the knowledge gap between the implementation of new clean-energy technology at MassHousing-financed properties and its optimal use by residents and property managers. The intern's contribution through data gathering will help determine future technical assistance and training.

The Clean Energy Systems Intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Collect data through interviewing and/or surveying property managers at MassHousing-financed properties to understand the challenges/successes of maintaining new technology systems and educating residents on system use
• Interview and/or survey residents to understand how residents are operating and experiencing these systems in their homes
• Perform desktop research and engage with subject matter experts to identify and document current best practices for the use of heat pump technology
• Analyze data gathered from resident and property manager experiences with actual building level heat pump performance
• Report and submit key findings and recommendations to the Climate Bank for future training and technical assistance support

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026. Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience. The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Clean Energy Systems Intern will:

• Major in Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Real Estate, Public or Environmental Policy, or other related degree
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performing interviews, surveys, analysis and presentation of results
• Interest in affordable housing or real estate
• Preference for a Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student

Essential Characteristics

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Community Climate Bank Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on January 27, 2026

Website: www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking a Community Climate Bank Intern to help support its growing Massachusetts Community Climate Bank (MCCB) team. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey created the MCCB in June 2023, as the nation’s first green bank dedicated to affordable housing. The intern will be able to support with desk research on national green banks, efforts of the MCCB department to source philanthropic funds and learn how green banks intersect with Low-and-Moderate Income (LMI) homeowners.

The Community Climate Bank Intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Become involved and provide support for the Energy Saver Home Loan Program (ESHLP)
• Conduct data analysis on scope of work measures; performing both qualitative and quantitative analysis on customer survey results
• Take on a contributing role by creating effective meeting minutes during ESHLP internal and external meetings
• Create short memos and present 1-2 report(s) over the course of the internship
• Update the MCCB glossary as needed
• Perform research and writing related tasks
• Attend any related MCCB event(s) over the course of internship

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026. Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience. The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week. 

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Community Climate Bank Intern will:

• Have interest in environmental science, community development, or related field
• Hold other qualifications or interests that may include finance, data analysis, marketing, management, engineering (although the work may not be directly engineering related), sociology, anthropology
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Have training or experience with urban planning, affordable housing design /development, real estate finance, climate policy, clean energy, and/or public health
• Interest in affordable housing or real estate

Essential Characteristics

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Homeownership Lending Operations Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on January 27, 2026

Website: www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking a Home Ownership Lending Operations Intern to assist its Home Ownership Division cross-functional teams with home buyer loan processing, while also accelerating key projects. The Home Ownership Lending Operations Intern can expect to work with multiple Home Ownership Lending and Operations teams to provide support for day-to-day activities to MassHousing’s mission-driven projects. They will also analyze, visualize, and report on economic and community data for each department within the Home Ownership Division.

The Home Ownership Lending and Production Intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Assist with loan processing responsibilities such as post-closing issues, condition sorting, and disclosure preparation
• Ensure documentation requirements are met by performing document cleanup and training material updates
• Utilize internal Home Ownership data and systems efficiently to support each Home Ownership department
• Manage trailing documents, collateral intake, MERS processes, second-mortgage conditions, reporting, and dashboard development
• Perform administrative tasks related to the Energy Saver Home Loan Program (ESHLP) and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) programs as needed

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026. Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience. The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Home Ownership Lending and Production intern will:

• Major in business, finance, banking, or related field
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for a Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student
• Interest in affordable housing or real estate

Essential Characteristics

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to: www.masshousing.com/workwithus

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Housing Stability Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on January 27, 2026

Website: www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives. 

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking up to four Housing Stability Interns to work directly with its Housing Stability Department. The Housing Stability Department (HSD) works at the intersection of housing and social issues, both in addressing challenges and highlighting opportunities for housing staff, residents, and communities across the Commonwealth. The Housing Stability Intern can expect to gain an understanding of the principles of housing stability and broader affordable housing ecosystem, gain experience in grant making and event planning, develop communication and marketing materials, research key information related to housing stability, and assist with data entry and analysis.

The Housing Stability Intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Update HSD resource page including adding/editing resource guides, informational videos, and promotional materials
• Participate in the Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking housing subcommittee by drafting materials, creating brochures for survivors, taking notes, and conducting research
• Assist with grant monitoring and collecting input from participants in the Summer Youth Employment Program and other grant and pilot programs
• Be involved in administrative work on the TAP program, Set Aside Program and Tenancy Preservation Program (TPP), including organizing digital files in SharePoint, data entry, and data analysis
• Complete research on housing stability initiatives including, but not limited to, Economic Mobility programming
• Engage in numerous professional and leadership development activities that align with Housing Stability’s broader work and the mission of MassHousing
• Provide support in event management by attending related conference(s) to staff the registration table, draft communications and presentations, and create resource guides

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026. Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience. The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Housing Stability intern will:

• Have interest in and studying social justice, public health, public policy, social work, human services, community development, community organizing, or urban studies/planning
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in affordable housing or real estate
• Preference for a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior undergraduate student

Essential Characteristics

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Internal Audit Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on January 27, 2026

Website: www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives. 

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking an Intern to work within our Internal Audit team. The Internal Audit team, part of our Legal division, is responsible for the evaluation of the Agency’s governance, risk, and controls, which ensures the effectiveness of the Agency’s overall operations. The Internal Audit intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into a career in internal audit within the affordable housing lending space, as well as skills in project planning, research, data analytics, governance and risk management.

The Internal Audit intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Assist with policy inventory by gathering inventory of existing policies in our major business areas, as well as interviewing staff within the business units and entering policies into the policy management database
• Contribute to the PwC Financial Audit process by completing the entity-level controls through requesting information across the Agency, running reports, and performing additional analysis
• Gather and validate the PwC single-family confirmations, collect relevant supporting documentation for the auditors, and create process flows from the narratives in Visio
• Work collaboratively with the Loan Servicing team to review the 1099 report created for fiscal year-end

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026. Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience. The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Internal Audit intern will:

• Be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting or economics
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• A generalist who enjoys working across a variety of topics

Essential Characteristics

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion. 

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

Rental Management Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on January 27, 2026

Website: www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking a Rental Management Intern to work directly with its Rental Management division and learn about the different components of the rental business line. This internship opportunity will provide a well-rounded experience in the oversight of assets in an affordable housing portfolio, with a focus on Asset Management.

The Rental Management Intern can expect to:

• Assist with all Asset Management related functions including Asset Management Review preparation, site visits, deal team analysis and functions, escrow management, and pipeline management
• Attend scheduled on-site property management reviews within the greater Boston area
• Leverage financial operating reports, rent rolls, vacancy and turnover data, and affordability profiles to comprehensively assess and ensure the achievement of all property goals
• Thoroughly review Replacement Reserve withdrawal requests and conduct associated due diligence to provide approval recommendations; Conduct analysis of Capital Needs Assessments and Replacement Reserve expense projections and contributions to ensure optimal funding
• Complete and obtain Fannie Mae certifications through the Future Housing Leaders Program
• Explore and gain insights into various departments in the All-Rental division, including but not limited to Underwriting, Subsidy, and Quality Assurance

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026. Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience. The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Rental Management intern will:

• Study Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Policy or Real Estate
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for a Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student

Essential Characteristics

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion. 

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rental Underwriting Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on January 27, 2026

Website: www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking a Rental Underwriting Intern to join our Rental Underwriting division. In this role, the intern will collaborate with the underwriting, design, and property inspection teams, gaining hands-on experience across multiple facets of the division. The position offers the chance to provide analytical support in the evaluation of affordable multifamily loan proposals while also gaining exposure to the full life cycle of a MassHousing loan—from initial review through closing.

The Rental Underwriting Intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Shadow underwriters on prescreen analysis of potential transactions, building and maintaining underwriting models with underwriter supervision
• Analyze and compare project review forms and due diligence lists to the underwriting model
• Create recommendations for improvements, points of communication between staff members, or potential efficiencies
• Assist in compiling and providing a cohesive processes guide for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF)
• Assist with project close out by contacting developers who have not submitted financials, cash flow certifications or cash flow sharing
• Provide analytical support to the Appraisal and Marketing group to review macro data on rents, occupancy and capitalization rates, and to the Design and Construction group to review third-party capital needs studies
• Participate in a field visit with MassHousing’s in-house architect/engineering staff to a construction site to gain exposure to construction monitoring process
• Create a technical services resource library for the cross-functional Rental Underwriting teams

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026. Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience. The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Rental Underwriting intern will:

• Major in Real Estate, Finance, or Urban Planning
• Be proficient in Financial Analytics
• Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Be proficient in other Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship 

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for a Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student

Essential Characteristics

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion. 

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Strategic Community Investments Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on January 27, 2026

Website: www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people. A bold mission for an innovative agency. Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives. 

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking an Intern to work directly with the Strategic Community Investments division. The Strategic Community Investments (SCI) team collectively administers several programs including the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Gateway Housing Rehab Program, Neighborhood Hub, Equitable Developers Fund, CommonWealth Builder, and Center for Community Recovery Innovations, with additional programs currently in development. The Strategic Community Investments Intern can expect to work closely with the team on data and information management, policy research/analysis, and various project management tasks. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how Strategic Community Investments programs promote community revitalization.

The Strategic Community Investments Intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Review and maintain the SCI contact directory
• Complete policy and program research to support program development and administration
• Provide project and data management support for SCI projects/tasks
• Conduct interviews with SCI stakeholders, including developers and municipal officials and attend SCI-related meetings

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026. Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience. The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week.

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Strategic Community Investment Intern will:

• Be a Rising Junior or Senior undergraduate student, graduate student at any level
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Major in Business Administration, Finance, Real Estate, Public Policy and Urban Planning, or other related degree
• Interest in affordable housing or real estate

Essential Characteristics

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer