Community Impact Associate: Housing Programs & Finance

The Ownership Initiative; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 66,125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ownership Initiative in Detroit offers a Community Impact Associate role, a hybrid position designed for an early-career professional. You will support designing and launching homeownership programs while gaining housing finance experience and mentorship from industry experts.

Ideal candidates have foundational exposure to banking or housing finance, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with high accountability.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of banking, lending, housing, or financial services.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to organize information and manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to conduct research and summarize findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support projects under direction of more experienced team members.
• Assist with developing program materials, checklists, process maps, and client deliverables.
• Research mortgage products, down payment programs, and housing finance practices.
• Gather and summarize information from lenders, agencies, and partners.
• Maintain project files, trackers, timelines, and supporting docs.
• Participate in meetings with lenders, agencies, nonprofits, and housing partners.

Skills

Foundational banking knowledge

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Research and summarization

MS Office proficiency

Curiosity and learning

Professionalism

Client relations

Education

College degree helpful

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ownership Initiative in Detroit offers a Community Impact Associate role, a hybrid position designed for an early-career professional. You will support designing and launching homeownership programs while gaining housing finance experience and mentorship from industry experts.

Ideal candidates have foundational exposure to banking or housing finance, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with high accountability.