Development/Compliance Intern

Development/Compliance Intern

PACIFIC HOUSING, INC. – Non Profit 501(c)

Reports to Senior Project Manager

Part time, Temporary Basis (12-25 hrs/wk)

Hourly: $18.00-$20.00

Organizational Overview

Pacific Housing, Inc. (PHI) is an emerging leader in the affordable housing industry. We are involved in the ownership and management of over 150 affordable housing developments across the state of California. PHI’s areas of focus include:

• Development, rehabilitation, and operation of quality affordable rental housing for individuals, families, seniors, and those with special needs.
• Providing quality resident services for those living at our sites.
• The creation of affordable single-family communities.

Position Overview

This position supports the daily operations of the Development and Compliance departments of PHI. Other departments may receive support as needed. Responsible for understanding PHI’s mission and programs so as to effectively assist with information and direct inquiries to the proper department or partner as needed.  Position requires clear and accurate communication skills including spoken, written and visual, and requires working well within a team. Must be able to multi-task and possess the necessary administrative skills to perform expected duties. Primary duties are but not limited to:

 Development:

• Assist in building permit application and submittal processing
• Research affordable housing funding opportunities for future and current developments
• Complete one time and on-going projects as assigned
• Provide project administrative support at the request of President, Chief Operating Officer, and Senior Project Manager

Compliance:

• Coordinate inspection scheduling with property management staff
• Visit properties to fulfill annual physical Board of Equalization inspection requirements; Must be willing to travel
• Enter compliance findings into database and track their completion

 Office:

• Cover and assist Office Administrator with daily operations as needed
• Complete one time and on-going projects when assigned

 Resident Services:

• Research grant opportunities that support the Resident Services Program
• Complete one time and on-going projects when assigned

  Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate for this position has completed high school, and some college education
• Relatable experience in project management, administrative or similar
• Some experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe PDF
• Capable of clearing a national criminal background check (via Livescan) and has a clean DMV record
• Must be available to travel on a monthly basis
• Ability to drive (mileage will be reimbursed at IRS rate)
• Can provide valid California Driver’s License and Evidence of Car Insurance
• Can provide references both professional and personal

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires in-person physical presence occasionally at housing sites. It may require prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping in the performance of work activities. It may require stair climbing at certain sites to meet with residents as well as walking over uneven ground while performing site visits. The position also requires frequent grasping, repetitive hand movement and coordination in preparing documents, reports and data using a computer keyboard. The need to lift, drag and push boxes of program materials, paper and documents weighing up to 25 pounds also is required.