Project Assistant Intern
Company: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: August 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DetailsLevel EntryJob Location Cambridge, MA - Cambridge,
MARemote Type Fully RemotePosition Type InternshipEducation Level
High School -Salary Range $18.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage
NoneJob Shift AnyJob Category Program Description Our Mission
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of
life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.
A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to
1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative
approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and
environmental challenges. Through education, training,
publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to
inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in
Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix; and Beijing, we
organize our work around six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient
communities, and regions;efficient and equitable tax
systems;reduced poverty and spatial inequality;fiscally healthy
communities and regions;sustainably managed land and water
resources;and functional land markets and reduced informality.
Affordable Housing at the Lincoln Institute
Lincoln Institute's affordable housing effort is designed to
address systemic failures in national housing policies, lending
practices, and land policies that are responsible for growing
income and wealth inequality across the U.S. The blatant racial and
ethnic discrimination that was built into local, state, and federal
housing programs and practices generated unacceptable housing
outcomes for people of color that are experienced today not only in
wealth disparities, but in social, educational and health
differences that result in life expectancy differentials measured
in decades.
A home is more than shelter, it should be a source of household
stability, a means to which to access opportunities- both economic
and social. With a shortage of upwards to 5 million units, today's
challenge is how to meet the growing demand for aordable and safe
houses that are more than homes. Unfortunately, historic redlining
and systemic barriers to credit and investment have an outsized
negative impact on the ability of BIPOC communities and communities
in rural areas to attract investment and ensure residents have an
equal chance to access the American dream. The Lincoln Institute of
Land Policy ("Lincoln") convenes 2 networks focused on increasing
new housing and preserving existing stock; and expanding the credit
box to increase sustainable homeownership. This position will
support these projects: the Underserved Mortgage Markets Coalition
() and the Innovations in Manufactured Housing ().
The UMMC brings together 36 of the leading U.S. affordable housing
advocacy organizations to urge the U.S. Federal Housing Finance
Agency (FHFA) to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to improve
their performance in serving families that cannot access
traditional mortgage markets. The I'm HOME network envisions
broader adoption of manufactured homes as a cost-effective,
energy-efcient, and wealth-building affordable homeownership asset
that signicantly contributes to addressing the nation's growing
affordable housing crisis in both rural and urban areas. The
network also supports tenant security in healthy and socially
vibrant communities.
A high-level goal of the UMMC is to provide meaningful engagements
to connect participants, research and complete field shaping
research and reports, and contribute to systems change in the
community investment ecosystem in accordance with the Lincoln
Institute's mission, values, and program priorities.
The high-level goals of the I'm Home Network include to: (1) Change
exclusionary zoning practices that discriminate against
manufactured housing; (2) Change lending practices to those
commonly available for site-built homes. (3) Promote secure land
tenure, particularly for those who rent land to place their unit in
a manufactured community; and (4) Higher standards for energy
efficiency and overall unit production quality to ensure units
remain affordable.
Position Overview
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is looking for an intern to
join the Federal Affordable Housing team, splitting time between
the UMMC and I'm HOME projects.
As a member of this team, you will complete a wide range of
independent and directed research activities; support convenings
and activities; and provide administrative support for both
networks.
This internship is a part-time at 15-20 hours/week position
scheduled to end in December 2024 that pending performance and
project needs, the temporary internship may extend into the spring
semester at 15-20 hours/week position through May 5, 2025. This is
a paid Internship located remotely, though if an intern is in the
Washington DC area, they may be able to work in the Lincoln DC
office. The intern will report to the Associate Director, UMMC and
I'm HOME.
What You Will Do:
Qualifications What You'll Need
* Currently pursuing either a Bachelor's or Master's degree or have
commensurate community-based experience and should have a distinct
interest in affordable housing, community development or
planning
* People from marginalized communities or who may have personally
experienced affordable housing discrimination or know people who
have, are particularly encouraged to apply
* Professional written and communication skills
* Strong organizational skills
* Ability to independently problem solve
* Communication and coalition building skills with an ability to
work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
* Professional and positive attitude
Our Mission
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy seeks to improve quality of
life through the effective use, taxation, and stewardship of land.
A nonprofit private operating foundation whose origins date to
1946, the Lincoln Institute researches and recommends creative
approaches to land as a solution to economic, social, and
environmental challenges. Through education, training,
publications, and events, we integrate theory and practice to
inform public policy decisions worldwide. With locations in
Cambridge, Massachusetts; Washington, DC; Phoenix; and Beijing, we
organize our work around six goals: low-carbon, climate-resilient
communities and regions;efficient and equitable tax systems;reduced
poverty and spatial inequality;fiscally healthy communities and
regions;sustainably managed land and water resources;and functional
land markets and reduced informality.
Our Values
We support a culture of forthright feedback, initiative,
cooperation and teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and
accepting responsibility.
Our Benefits
Benefits highlights include but are not limited to (a) 3x employer
contribution towards retirement matching your employee contribution
up to 15%, (b) health insurance, (c) dental insurance, (d) vision
insurance, (e) 100% reimbursement of the health care deductible
through a health reimbursement account, (f) short-term disability
coverage, (g) long term disability coverage, (h) paid parental
leave, (i) voluntary insurances such as accident insurance, (j)
health care flexible spending, (k) dependent care flexible
spending, (l) paid time off for holidays, vacation, personal, sick,
bereavement, and jury duty, (m) office closure between December 24
- Jan 1 each calendar year, (n) flexible schedule and option for a
compressed 4 day workweek, (o) tuition and staff development
reimbursement, (p) pet insurance, and (q) Employee Assistance
Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is dedicated to creating an
inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer. Individuals seeking employment at the Lincoln Institute
of Land Policy are considered without regards to race, color,
religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy,
childbirth, or related medical conditions), ancestry, citizenship
status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital
or domestic/civil partnership status, physical or mental
disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Please note, we are registered to employ individuals who reside in
one of the following states: AZ, DC, MA, MD, NH, VA.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information.
Massachusetts Polygraph Statement
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie
detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal
penalties and civil liability.
Non-Smoking Organization
Lincoln Institute of Land Policy is a Non-Smoking organization.
Smoking and the use of tobacco products are always prohibited on
all property, owned, leased, or under the control of Lincoln
Institute of Land Policy at all times, including, but not limited
to indoor and outdoor grounds, walkways and sidewalks, parking
lots, company vehicles, and private vehicles parked on Lincoln
Institute of Land Policy property.
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