Housing Intern

BPC

. Provide functional support to the BPC Housing Team .

Posted 9/15/2026internshipWashington • District of Columbia • United StatesEntry Level💰 $3,000 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and writing skills with a detailed understanding of the legislative process, particularly in housing policy issues. Capable of effective communication and multi-tasking while providing functional support to teams and projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legislative Process UnderstandingResearch SkillsWriting SkillsHousing Policy InterestEffective Communication

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Soft Skills

Multi-taskingEfficient Worker

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Work Permit or Visa

Industry Keywords

Housing PolicyHomelessnessHousing Choice Voucher ProgramHousing FinanceDisaster ResponseTransportation Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide functional support to the BPC Housing Team
Conduct literature reviews, data collection and analysis, and legislative analysis
Draft explainers, articles, or one-pagers
Craft newsletters and weekly team communications
Attend and summarize external events and congressional hearings
Prepare for and run internal and external events
Assist with projects related to disaster response and transportation policy as needed
Work directly with Center staff, with specific responsibilities based on the intern’s interests and team needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program as a junior or above, a graduate program, or be a recent graduate
Detailed understanding of the legislative process
Strong research and writing skills
Efficient worker with ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Strong interest in housing policy issues, such as homelessness, the Housing Choice Voucher program, and housing finance
Non-U.S. citizens must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States
Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, relevant 3–5 page writing sample, college or university transcript, and a 5–8 sentence response to “What does Bipartisanship mean to you?”
Relocation assistance will not be provided

Benefits

Comp & perks

$3,000 stipend for ten weeks of work
In-person professional experience working directly with policy analysts and staff
Exposure to research, writing, legislative analysis, policy events, and congressional hearings