Intern and Volunteer Opportunities

Interns and volunteers are important contributors to the success of our work. We value their spirit of volunteerism, volunteers' skills and dedication, and the outcomes of volunteers' work. Therefore, we make our internships a valuable learning experience. You can receive college credit, a great reference, and the satisfaction of knowing you have helped to improve the lives and neighborhoods of our region's families. Our organization attracts passionate, civic-minded, smart people, so you'll be in good company. Stay with us long enough and you'll meet people who will become your lifelong friends. We welcome volunteers from college through retirement years, and from time to time have special opportunities for high school volunteers. Below are some of our opportunities. If you are interested, email amy@mutualhousing.com.

Community Building and Organizing Intern: CBO interns work closely with the organization’s community organizers, as well as residents and community volunteers. The goal of this internship is to involve residents in community building activities and in civic life, to improve the quality of life in their communities and increase family stability. The CBO interns conduct one-on-one visits with residents to seek out their stories and then bring people with commonalities together to work for change. You will assist in developing programs and events. If you have a particular skill (teaching computers, arts, and outdoor recreation) you may choose to use the skill in service to the community and as a tool in involving residents. Training and mentoring is provided for this position, which would afford the student “hands-on” experience in the field of community organizing. We are seeking individuals who are outgoing and are effective communicators. Second language in Vietnamese, Hmong, Spanish, Russian or Marshallese is a plus. This requires a commitment of a minimum of 10 hours a week, with a preference for 16 hours, for the duration of an academic quarter. Internships may be repeated in subsequent quarters. Location: Davis or Sacramento.

Youth Programs Intern:  Interns work under the supervision of Mutual Housing's community organizers to work in one of the following programs: Involving youth in community service days. Overseeing computer labs and teaching computer fluency; coordinating an arts programs for youth and support of a monthly youth art show; coordinating an out of school reading and tutoring program; supporting a resident sewing and social program; developing an outdoor cooperative games program. This requires a commitment of a minimum of 10 hours a week, with a preference for 16 hours, for the duration of an academic quarter. Internships may be repeated in subsequent quarters. Location: Davis or Sacramento.

Fundraising and Resource Development Intern: This intern will work with the Resource Development Coordinator to reach out to potential supporters and donors. Intern will assist in producing and conducing tours of mutual housing properties and events such as ground-breakings and celebrations. Intern will assist in acknowledging donor gifts through written acknowledgments. The intern may assist in entering data to fundraising software and in assisting in the development of written grant proposals and applications. Interns will receive training and support and career development. Requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours a week, with a preference of 16 hours, for the duration of an academic quarter. Internships may be repeated in subsequent quarters. Location: Sacramento.

Housing (Asset) Management Intern: Interns work under the supervision of Mutual Housing's Chief Financial Officer, assisting in keeping our multifamily mutual housing communities operating at their peak performance. Students will learn about the management side of the affordable housing industry, learn valuable technical and office skills, and learn how funders and regulators of affordable housing monitor their operations and ensure that the properties are serving target populations. Interns may assist in preparation of documentation for investors and funders; conduct property inspections; assist in the analysis of financial performance of properties; assist staff in year end audit and tax season. Seeking interns who have experience with Microsoft Office and are detail oriented. Interns will receive training and support and career development. Requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours a week, with a preference of 16 hours, for the duration of an academic quarter. Internships may be repeated in subsequent quarters. Location: Sacramento.

Housing Development Intern: HD interns work with project managers on active housing developments, including new construction of multifamily housing and rehabilitation of existing properties. Interns assist with preparation of financing applications, including for private grants and loans and government funds. Assist staff with evaluating the feasibility of new housing developments, market studies, outreach, and researching costs and construction strategies, including green construction techniques. Interns will receive training and support and career development.. Seeking interns who have strong research, writing and computer skills, are detailed oriented, and can work independently and take initiative. Requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours a week, with a preference of 16 hours, for the duration of an academic quarter. Internships may be repeated in subsequent quarters. Location: Sacramento.

Communications Intern: This internship may include promoting Mutual Housing and its programs through our web site and through social media, or may involve developing printed promotional materials for a wide variety of target audiences, including funders/donors, the general public, and community residents. Intern may assist in the writing and production of a newsletter for residents, or an annual report for the organization. We are seeking interns with strong writing skills, publishing software fluency, and/or fluency with social media and web sites. This requires a commitment of a minimum of 12 hours a week, with a preference of 16 hours, for the duration of an academic quarter. Internships may be repeated in subsequent quarters. Location: Sacramento.

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply for an internships, please email resume to amy@mutualhousing.com and please state which internships listed above interest you and any languages of fluency. You may also request a meeting to discuss our intern opportunities. Include the hours and days you are available for an internship. Transportation stipends are available in some internships, for those interns making a 16 hour a week or more commitment.

Mutual Housing is an equal opportunity employer.