Summer Analyst

Locations: New York, NY, United States

About the Employer

Catholic Homes New York specializes in developing, constructing, and acquiring housing for families, seniors, and supportive populations. With a portfolio of approximately 3,000 affordable units, the organization is focused on long-term community stability through new construction, strategic acquisitions, and self-funded social services.

Role Summary

This undergraduate internship provides a hands-on, comprehensive experience across the full lifecycle of affordable housing. You will work directly with the Catholic Homes team across three key pillars: Housing Development, Asset Management, and Mission.

You will participate in site visits to active construction projects, attend design meetings, and gain exposure to the development and management of mission-driven housing.

What You’ll Do

Housing Development (Real Estate Strategy):

Support the development team on active transactions (e.g., closings, requisitions, and design meetings).
Conduct market research and demographic analysis for potential new sites.
Join site visits to inspect construction progress and existing building conditions.

Asset Management (Financial & Compliance):

Analyze property performance data to identify trends in utility usage and operating expenses.
Assist in the preparation of annual operating budgets and financial summaries for board review.
Learn the basics of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) compliance and regulatory reporting.

Mission (Community Impact):

Collaborate with social service staff to support resident programming, track service delivery outcomes, and understand how the supportive housing model functions.
Participate in internal reviews of "Faith-Based" initiatives to understand non-profit ownership impact.
Participate in "Lunch & Learn" sessions with senior leadership to discuss career paths in non-profit development.

Required Qualifications

Current student (Junior/Senior Undergraduate or Graduate level).
Genuine interest in affordable housing and community development.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and AI usage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Curiosity and a willingness to ask questions.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: 25.00 - 25.00 USD Hourly

Salary: $25 Hourly

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Additional weekend and evening hours may be required to meet agency deadlines.

Travel at least 20% of the time using public transportation or a vehicle, traverse city streets, occasionally ascend/descend stairs, and be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Remain stationary using a computer at least 50% of the time, in meetings and/or events. Carry a laptop to off-site work locations. Operate standard office equipment, including copier, fax, scanner, postage machine, and printer. Use and respond to phone calls. Lift, transport, move, and store document files.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Catholic Charities, Catholic Homes of New York, and Catholic Charities Community Services are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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