Job Description

Internship Opportunity

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles

$24.21 Hourly

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA

At-Will Non-Exempt

Job Number: 26-22

Department: Development Services

Opening Date: 03/23/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

This internship opportunity provides hands-on experience in the Development Services Department through any of the following tasks or assignments: analyzing real estate transactions; preparing financial models and deal pro formas; managing development projects, including assisting with demolition and construction draws, and resident relocation activities; supporting competitive procurement; assisting with financing applications and escrow closing activities; researching and supporting financing, organizational, policy, and deal structure strategies to increase positive outcomes; and various research, support, administrative and analytical tasks as needed.

Examples of essential functions:

• Performs research on departmental concerns; gathers and analyzes data; prepares reports, white papers, procurement packages, policy documents and correspondence; assists in preparation and submission of grant applications, requests for proposals, and related activities.
• Creates presentations, slide decks, outreach and marketing materials, and assists with logistical planning efforts for internal and external meetings and events.
• Develops and maintains departmental systems, databases, records, and documentation; completes, types, copies, enters and/or files standardized documents.
• Interprets legislation, administrative orders, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Acts as liaison with other business units, departments, developers, community stakeholders, consultants and agencies to gather, analyze, and disseminate information.
• Reviews development drawings, technical reports for budget and design implications and provides structured feedback.
• Assists in preparing pro-forma modeling of development and acquisition deals
• Assists in creation of project schedules and supporting deal team in preparing for and follow up from weekly project calls.
• Assists in reviewing developer pro-formas, lender and investor term sheets.
• Assists in preparation of financing applications, escrow closing activities, construction draws, and related tasks.
• Researches and develops policies, procedures and programs related to real estate development, financing programs and strategies, and strategic operations.
• Assists with the long-range and short-term planning for HACLA's public housing sites, strategic operations, and other business units.
• Researches, compiles and reviews data collected for accuracy, and provides analysis and recommendations.
• Plans, sets up, attends and acts as administrative support at meetings.
• May be required to drive a vehicle to different sites and/or locations.
• Perform related work duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements: Current enrollment in a post-secondary graduate program OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban studies, urban planning, real estate, economics, business, finance, government, or public administration, or a closely related field, supplemented by one (1) year of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, urban planning, or closely related field.

Special requirement: Must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License at time of employment.

Of note: This is a temporary assignment, not to exceed 1,000 hours. The selected candidate will be required to put in approximately 20 hours per week during regular academic term and potentially work for 20-30+ hours per week during semester/trimester/quarterly breaks. The Department will determine the project assignments and duties for the selected candidate based on that applicant's strengths, interests, schedule, and Departmental needs.

Application process: Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.

Hiring information: All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.

Disability accommodation: Testing accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 or email Recruitment@hacla.org no less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.

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