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.

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