Remote Affordable Housing Policy Intern

Empower Missouri; Missouri; Remote; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Empower Missouri is seeking an Affordable Housing Intern to assist the team in advocating, educating, and organizing to expand access to safe, affordable housing across Missouri.

You will contribute to outreach, policy research, coalition-building, and public education at state and local levels, with a focus on housing justice and grassroots advocacy. Remote work is possible with occasional travel to Mid-Missouri and the state capitol.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic understanding of housing issues and systems in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and support town halls, forums, and educational events on housing and tenant rights.
• Connect with tenants and housing advocates to support outreach efforts.
• Participate in tabling and outreach events to share Empower Missouri's housing work.
• Research opportunities to expand engagement with impacted communities.
• Conduct research on affordable housing policies at state and local levels.
• Write policy briefs, fact sheets, and other materials on housing issues.
• Prepare and submit testimony and attend hearings or city council meetings as needed.
• Support coordination and logistics for the Affordable Housing Coalition.
• Assist with partner communication and relationship-building.
• Track volunteers and maintain organized records of outreach and campaign progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Missouri housing knowledge

Job description

Empower Missouri is seeking an Affordable Housing Intern to assist the team in advocating, educating, and organizing to expand access to safe, affordable housing across Missouri.

You will contribute to outreach, policy research, coalition-building, and public education at state and local levels, with a focus on housing justice and grassroots advocacy. Remote work is possible with occasional travel to Mid-Missouri and the state capitol.