Intern, Enterprise Green Communities

Enterprise is a national nonprofit that exists to make a good home possible for the millions of families without one. We support community development organizations on the ground, aggregate and invest capital for impact, advance housing policy at every level of government, and build and manage communities ourselves. Since 1982, we have invested $80.9 billion and created 1 million homes across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands – all to make home and community places of pride, power and belonging.

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At Enterprise, you'll be part of a diverse, committed team making a difference every day. You will collaborate with some of the smartest minds and biggest hearts in our field. You'll be empowered to drive systems change and take bold steps to advance racial equity. And you will find a career home where you're valued and supported in your growth journey. 

Enterprise offers career opportunities in our offices across the country with an exceptional benefits package.

Job Description Summary

The Green Communities Intern supports the application of the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria in certifying affordable housing projects and advocacy for the program as a member of the Building Resilient Futures (BRF) team. The Enterprise Green Communities Criteria is a national green building program designed explicitly for the affordable housing sector. The Criteria is an influential tool in shaping the quality of affordable housing – 31 states require or incentivize developers seeking affordable housing funding to certify to Enterprise Green Communities Criteria. To date, nearly 2,300 developments have met Green Communities certification -– creating efficient, healthy, resilient affordable homes for over 180,000 families. More information on the program can be found at

The person in this position will support the Building Resilient Futures team's Green Communities work in several ways: supporting our green affordable housing certification process; conducting research; communicating with internal and external partners; developing communication collateral to share stories of the program's impact; supporting the launch of the 20th anniversary edition 2026 Green Communities Criteria; and supporting policy advocacy efforts to promote the use of the Criteria for creating and preserving affordable housing.

The position requires: strong oral and written communication skills; the ability to manage details and nuance while keeping the larger project purpose in mind; self-motivation; the ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team; and the ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks. The position represents an opportunity to integrate best practices of green and resilient building within affordable housing development and influence housing policy nationwide.

This is a year-long internship position for the 2026 calendar year, with the expectation to work in a part-time capacity during the school year (Spring term and Fall term and full-time over the 2026 summer.

Location: This position may be based in any of the following locations: Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; Atlanta, GA; Cleveland, OH; New Orleans, LA; Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Denver, CO.; Seattle, WA; San Franscisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Support our certification review team in various tasks, including but not limited to:
  • administrative project reviews,
  • architectural drawings reviews,
  • certification plaque processing,
  • certification work in our Salesforce platform, and
  • working with external clients to coordinate successful certifications
• Support the launch of the 2026 Green Communities Criteria
• Create communication collateral (such as case studies, blogs, social media posts, reports) to lift up partners' work and share stories of the program's impact
• Support social media communications for the team via relevant program updates through LinkedIn; update program website as needed
• Support policy advocacy work, including but not limited to:
  • Conducting research,
  • Developing policy briefs,
  • Providing certification report updates to Housing Finance Agencies; and
  • Tracking green building certification options within the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing programs across the country
• Additional tasks as relevant to supporting the continued development of the Building Resilient Futures initiative

Qualifications: 

• Completed at least 3 (three) years at an accredited 4 (four) year college or university; college graduate or graduate students preferred. 
• Interest in and working knowledge of residential construction, green and resilient building, energy efficiency in the built environment, affordable housing.
• Familiarity with green building certification programs such as Enterprise Green Communities, LEED, and NGBS.
• The ability to analyze and report/summarize technical green building practices.
• Strong initiative with ability to seek out relevant information prior to making timely decisions.
• Self-motivation; ability to work both independently and as a team player. 
• Ability to work on highly collaborative teams both virtually and in-person.
• Demonstrate strong ethics in interpersonal relations.  Work as an effective and collaborative team member; treat internal and external customers with respect, honesty, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex activities, prioritize conflicting demands, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with web-based research required.

Total Rewards at Enterprise:  

You will be working with a group of talented professionals who are motivated by serving the community and addressing the need for affordable housing.

The base pay for this role is $18 to $26, depending on level of skills and experience.

The salary range for this position is represented by the low and high end of the range for the amount to be paid for the position. Salaries paid at Enterprise will vary based on factors that may include skills, education, location, experience, and performance. Thank you for your interest in joining the Enterprise team in our effort and commitment to serve others.

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