Community Development Intern

ACDS Inc; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible hours

Remote work option

Job summary

Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Community Development intern to support our Planning department and assist with grants management, data analysis, and outreach activities in Annapolis, MD.

The role offers paid, up to one-year timeframe with 20–40 hours per week and some remote flexibility. Ideal candidates are pursuing further studies in nonprofit management, public service, or housing and community development, with strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to learn along with professional drive.
• Passion for community development and public service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media campaigns.
• Current enrollment at a college/university.
• Ability to commute to Annapolis office for internship duration.

Responsibilities

• Collect qualitative and quantitative data and documents from stakeholders.
• Organize outreach efforts including community meetings and focus group logistics.
• Support grant management by establishing files, reviewing invoices, and assisting grant monitoring activities.
• Develop and implement grant application and review processes.
• Support Planning team with daily administrative tasks such as filing, purchasing supplies, and coordinating meetings or RSVPs.
• Develop blog/website and social media posts highlighting community development and affordable housing achievements.
• Attend community meetings, take minutes as an ACDS representative, and provide meeting support.

Skills

Motivation to learn

Public service

Verbal & written comms

Social media familiarity

Education

Currently enrolled in college/university

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic intern to support our Planning department and provide creative ideas to help achieve our goals. This is a paid internship for up to one year between approximately 20-40 hours per week. There is some flexibility with hours within the normal workday. Some remote work may be permitted.

As a Community Development intern, you will collaborate with our Planning team to assist with our grants management work, including assistance with the following tasks: (1) assisting with subrecipient grant management; (2) monitoring grantee performance; (3) performance measure collection and report preparation; (4) ensuring and maintaining file compliance; (5) assisting with agency communications; (6) assisting with funding applications; and (7) assisting with data analysis and conducting research. The position will also help support housing and community development policies and initiatives including assisting with plans and reports, professional convenings and community development projects.

This internship will provide you with an understanding of community development as well as hands‑on experience with the planning process. This internship is ideal for someone interested in non‑profit management, public service and grant administration, and/or the housing and community development field.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect qualitative and quantitative data and documents from stakeholders.
• Assist with organizing outreach efforts, including community meeting and focus group logistics.
• Support grant management by establishing files, reviewing invoices, and assisting in grant monitoring activities.
• Assist in developing and implementing grant application and review processes.
• Support the Planning team in daily administrative tasks such as filing and record keeping, purchasing supplies, room set‑up, coordinating meetings or event RSVPs, and technology trouble shooting.
• Develop blog/website and social media posts to highlight community development and affordable housing accomplishments.
• Attend community meetings and actively take minutes as an ACDS representative and provide meeting support.

Requirements

• Strong motivation to learn along with professional drive
• Passion for community development and public service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with social media campaigns
• Current enrollment at a college/university.
• Ability to commute to our Annapolis office for the duration of the internship

Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Company Description

Arundel Community Development Services, Inc. (ACDS) is a private, nonprofit corporation established by Anne Arundel County to create and retain affordable housing opportunities, as well as to ensure the efficient delivery of community development services to those most in need.
www.acdsinc.org