Description

Conduct basic economic and cultural research regarding market areas via telephone interviews and internet resources
Analyze demographic information of market area and economic trends which include employment, average wages, median incomes of market area and relation to demand of affordable housing in area
Perform preliminary property screenings, market analysis, comparable rents surveys, and demand analysis
Perform interviews with local housing authorities, planners, senior centers, chamber of commerce to identify problems and understand demand in the market
Perform interviews with property managers of market/LIHTC/subsidized properties to gather property specific information and general market conditions
Gather new information on new developments in the area by speaking to developers, searching newspapers and the internet. Find subsidized, tax credit and market rate comparables
Request information from appraisers/brokers on improved and land comparables
Assist in performing market studies and appraisals of proposed and existing real estate developments. Analyze general housing market through comparison of renting and buying a home, construction of buildings and apartment market studies performed by other sources. Quantify excluded properties in the market area
Occasionally perform administrative tasks such as filing
Assist with other duties, projects, or partner requests as assigned

Responsibilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; this position involves a great deal of primary research in addition to web-based research, and Interns must be comfortable speaking with individuals via telephone, and synthesizing this information in written narrative form.
Display strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, and present findings
Solid organizational and follow-through skills, performing work accurately with strong attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast-paced and varied workload, effectively manage a variety of concurrent and shifting priorities
Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (prefer advanced skill in Excel)
Available for domestic travel as needed