Real Estate Development & Planning Intern
Locations: SSCG Office in Old City (in-person only)
Role Summary
The Real Estate Development & Planning Intern will support SSCG’s planning and development efforts, gaining hands-on experience in affordable housing, financial feasibility studies, and project coordination.
This is an excellent opportunity for students or emerging professionals interested in urban planning, real estate development, and community-based projects.
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and data analysis for neighborhood plans and real estate development projects.
- Research and prospect potential sites for new affordable housing and community development projects.
- Attend stakeholder and community meetings to support community engagement and policy development.
- Provide support to project managers in a variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to tracking project timelines and coordinating development activities with project managers.
- Draft grant application materials, reports, schedules, and correspondence for clients and internal teams.
- Attend industry meetings and trainings to gain expertise in housing and community development.
- Support communications and social media projects as needed.
Required Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Strong research, data analysis, and writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with project management tools is a plus.
- Interest in affordable housing, community development, and financial structuring.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Competent in word processing, spreadsheets, internet/email and database computer software, preferably current versions of Word, Excel, Access, & Microsoft Project.
- Experience in housing and mixed-use development or planning, grant writing, or financial modeling.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage several projects at once, adapt to changing work assignments, to function effectively under deadlines.
- Ability to work well with a wide variety of people and personalities and above all, to be kind.
Required Criteria
Working Hours and Location
The internship is 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday, from 9AM-5PM, with one paid hour for lunch.
Interns are expected to work in person at the SSCG Office in Old City. There is not a remote or hybrid option for this internship.
Start and End Date
June 1st-August 21st, 2026 (12 weeks).
Immediate Supervisor
To be determined.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary
$22.00 hourly.
Equal Opportunity Statement
SSCG reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.