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Job Description Summary
The Faith-Based Development Initiative Intern will support the continued development of a Faith-Based Development Initiative for the Southeast Region. The Enterprise Southeast office seeks to continue developing a program to build the capacity of faith-based institutions who own real estate, to activate and develop that property in a way that both fulfils their mission, and leads to creation of affordable housing and community facility projects. This intern position is available in the Atlanta office, and will offer the opportunity to learn about the affordable housing field. In addition, there is significant opportunity to attend virtual events and meetings and network with other affordable housing professionals. This internship will last 12 weeks during the summer 2024 with a time commitment of 20 hours per week.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
Data Collection and Analysis - Determine the number of parcels owned (or controlled) by houses of worship in our targeted geography
- Assess inventory in targeted geographies (i.e., Nashville, TN) to identify parcels owned by houses of worship.
- Create property profiles for each property, identifying ownership; location; acreage; square footage; zoning and buildable floor area, etc.
- Develop a database with property profiles and contact information for tracking all houses of worship that own developable parcels.
Research and Case Making - Around the Context and Need
- Assist with continuing to define the scale and urgency of the affordable housing problem that houses of worship can play a role in helping to solve in our targeted area.
- Develop Case Studies/Presentations that can be utilized to inform and garner additional funding support for the FBDI. The case studies should lay out clearly the issues, opportunities and roadmap for successful interventions through the FBDI.
Technical Assistance Cohort and Webinars Planning
- Assist with FBDI Intake Form process that is used to generate leads and prioritize outreach.
- Assist with conducting and collecting organizational assessments completed by houses of worship to strengthen their ability to seek funding and Enterprise's ability to assist them.
- With staff, help coordinate and implement the FBDI Technical Assistance Cohorts (Atlanta and South Florida) including the FBDI Webinar Series, in order to educate and provide TA to houses of worship.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree/current undergrad; graduate student strongly preferred.
- Strong data analysis and presentation skills required.
- Microsoft Word, Access & Excel skills and familiarity with web-based research are required; familiarity with public datasets and GIS preferred.
- Interest in affordable housing and community development.
- Superior research and writing skills.
- Self-motivated, ability to work both independently and as a team player.
- Ability to work independently and manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, with strong organizational skills.
