Housing Assistant

City of Iowa City; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Iowa City seeks an Hourly Housing Authority Intern. Open to students enrolled in social work, planning, public administration, social justice or communications programs.

You will support the Housing Authority Division with affordable housing research, development and program implementation under the Executive Director's direction. Responsibilities include researching financing opportunities, assisting with housing development and preservation, tracking timelines and deliverables,

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a student in a related program required.
• Ability to communicate both written and oral to internal staff and the public.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited university/college.

Responsibilities

• Assist with affordable housing research and program implementation.
• Research affordable housing financing and funding opportunities.
• Assist with housing development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation initiatives.
• Track project timelines, funding requirements, and deliverables.
• Collect and analyze housing and program data; prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Perform other related project-based duties as assigned.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Time management

Research skills

Education

Enrollment in social work/planning/public administration/social justice or communications program

Job description

Hourly Housing Authority Intern

Housing Authority Division / Neighborhood and Development Services Department

Application Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026

Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Wage: $15.00 per hour

Job Duration: September 2026 - August 2027

Job Summary

Position is open to individuals who are currently enrolled in a social work, planning, public administration, social justice or communications program at an accredited university/college.

Under the direction of the Housing Authority Executive Director, the intern will gain hands-on experience in affordable housing development, housing policy, public administration and project management while supporting short-term and ongoing Iowa City Housing Authority initiatives.

The intern will assist with affordable housing research, planning, development, and program implementation.

Projects may include researching affordable housing financing and funding opportunities; assisting with housing development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation initiatives; tracking project timelines, funding requirements, and deliverables; collecting and analyzing housing and program data; and preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.

Performs other related project-based duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other

Enrollment as a student in a social work, planning, public administration, social justice or communications program or a closely related field within an accredited university/college required.

Ability to communicate both written and orally to internal staff and the public required.

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