Communications Intern

About this opportunity: POAH has an internship opportunity available to assist the Sr. Director of Communications with our media relations and social media programs that include the following projects:

• Assist with growing our audiences and engagement levels on POAH's social media platforms by identifying stakeholders, journalists, peers and others with an interest in affordable housing/community development and connecting with them
• Create short video clips from POAH's video library for posting on social media that reinforce POAH's brand as a provider of high quality housing
• Assist the department with tagging contacts in Constant Contact and organizing out digital photo library

Requirements:

Candidates should possess knowledge or experience in some or all of the following areas:

• Strong working knowledge of social media platforms including Facebook and Linked In and Bluesky;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and light video editing (Adobe products helpful)
• Knowledge or interest in our industry areas helpful: affordable housing, community development, human services, social services

Candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter to be considered.

About the Organization: Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security, racial equity, and access to opportunity for all. POAH owns and operates more than 13,000 affordable homes at 138 properties in 12 states and the District of Columbia. POAH is based in Boston with offices in Chicago, Kansas City, and Washington D.C.

POAH's reach is national in scope, and its pursuit of the preservation mission is empowered by a focus on the business bottom line. Its strong reputation is the result of a demonstrated ability to craft complex financial transactions, tackle tough multi-family projects, and close deals that preserve the affordability of at-risk properties. The organization and its leaders are at the forefront of policy and legislative discussions around housing preservation, affordable housing finance and regulatory reform, including energy efficiency in the multifamily sector.