Real Estate & Policy Intern/Analyst

Dallas Public Facility Corporation; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Public Facility Corporation in Dallas, TX is seeking a Real Estate & Policy Intern/Analyst to provide essential data collection, analysis, and reporting support for affordable housing projects and financing programs. The role focuses on due diligence, asset management, and performance tracking in a collaborative, hybrid work setting.

The junior position emphasizes strong organizational skills, analytical ability, and proficient use of Excel and PowerPoint; a relevant bachelor’s degree is

Qualifications

• Solid organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Experience with commercial multifamily real estate, financing sources, and asset management best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to present data clearly and prepare concise summaries and reports.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities; experience with spreadsheets and basic financial calculations.
• Proficiency in data and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and basic Adobe Acrobat tools.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Interest in affordable housing, community development, public finance or related fields; prior internship or entry-level experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, public administration, urban planning, marketing, business, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support and assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting for affordable housing projects and financing programs.
• Review project application completeness and summarize documents for leadership.
• Maintain shared files and prepare spreadsheets; support financial and program analysis.
• Assist with due diligence, asset management of the multifamily portfolio, and tracking key metrics, timelines, and compliance.
• Collaborate on special projects and process improvements; assist in presentations and written materials for leadership and partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Multitasking

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree (real estate / public administration / urban planning / marketing / business)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Company Description: Dallas Public Facility Corporation (DPFC) partners with housing developers to expand safe and affordable housing options for residents across Dallas. The DPFC is a major owner of mixed-income multifamily apartment complexes in the city of Dallas, with roughly 5,000 apartment units in operation or under construction.

Role Description: The Real Estate & Policy Intern/Analyst is a full-time, hybrid role based in Dallas, TX. This junior role provides administrative support, data collection, analysis, and reporting related to affordable housing projects, financing programs, and organizational performance. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing project application completeness, summarizing documents, maintaining shared files, preparing spreadsheets, assisting with financial and program analysis, and administrative duties to support senior staff. The Real Estate & Policy Intern/Analyst will help review project proposals, support due diligence efforts, asset management of the multifamily portfolio, and assist in tracking key metrics, timelines, and compliance requirements. The role also involves collaborating with team members on special projects, contributing to process improvements, and supporting presentations and written materials for leadership and partners.

Qualifications:

• Solid organizational and time-management skills, including attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience with commercial multifamily real estate including financing sources and asset management best practices
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data clearly and prepare concise summaries and reports.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities, including experience working with spreadsheets, basic financial calculations, and data validation.
• Proficiency in data and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and basic adobe acrobat tools.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment, demonstrating initiative, reliability, and professional judgment.
• Interest in affordable housing, community development, public finance, or related fields; prior internship or entry-level experience in these areas is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, public administration, urban planning, marketing, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.