Leadership Development Programs Intern

Classification: Internship / Hourly 

Compensation: $20.00/hour 

Schedule: June 2026 - May 31st 2027 | Full-time in summer (40 hrs/week); Part-time in fall/spring (20-40 hrs/week depending on intern availability and organizational capacity) 

Location: Remote, with preference for Sacramento, CA area; requires travel and reliable transportation 

About the California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH): 

The  California Coalition for Rural Housing advocates for a thriving rural  California that grows affordable housing for rural, tribal, and  farmworker families and communities.  

The  California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH) is a statewide nonprofit  membership organization that strengthens the capacity, voice, and impact  of those working to serve rural, Tribal, and farmworker communities.  For 50 years, CCRH has advanced policy, provided technical assistance, developed emerging leaders, and convened cross-sector partners to ensure rural communities have equitable  access to housing resources. CCRH works at the intersection of systems  change and place-based capacity building to support durable,  community-rooted housing solutions across California. 

About the Leadership Development Program: 

For over two decades, CCRH has hosted a renowned year-long internship program. Among the first of its kind, CCRH’s Internship is structured asa paid workforce development  initiative that prepares students and emerging professionals for  careers in affordable housing development. Interns are placed with  nonprofit housing developers and community-based organizations across  California, gaining hands-on experience in project planning, housing  finance, construction oversight, and community-serving housing solutions. 

About the Position:  

The  Leadership Development Programs Intern is an internal operations role  that supports the day-to-day coordination and administration of CCRH’s  Internship Program. This is not a placement within the housing  development intern cohort -  rather, this person works alongside the Director of Leadership  Development Programs as an operational and communications partner,  helping keep the program running smoothly across all phases of the  program year. 

Please note: This  role is ideal for a student or emerging professional with an interest  in nonprofit program management, communications, and operations, i.e.  someone who wants to build hands-on experience coordinating a real,  mission-driven program from the inside. This position is recruited  independently from CCRH’s Housing Development Internship Program and is  specifically designed for candidates interested in program  administration and nonprofit operations. 

This is an hourly position that reports to the Director of Leadership Development Programs without supervisory duties. 

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks 

Program Operations & Coordination (~30%) 

• Support  day-to-day administration of the CCRH Internship Program, including  tracking timelines, milestones, and program deliverables 
• Support with moderating virtual and in-person presentations and panels 
• Help maintain program calendars, scheduling, and logistics for training events and intern activities 
• Assist with tracking intern attendance, participation, and key program milestones 
• Help manage internal tools, shared documents, and program tracking systems 
• Support preparation of materials for host agency orientation and intern onboarding 

Intern & Host Agency Support (~25%) 

• Help serve as a communication point of contact for interns and host agencies alongside the Director 
• Help coordinate check-in calls, virtual meetings, and Zoom sessions for training activities 
• Assist with drafting correspondence, reminders, and announcements to program participants 
• Help monitor intern engagement and flag emerging needs or concerns to the Director 
• Assist with host agency orientation, onboarding process, and supervisor training 

Recruitment & Outreach Support (~25%) 

• Assist with student recruitment outreach, including maintaining contact databases, outreach to university partners, and career fair participation 
• Help track recruitment and compile application materials during the review process 
• Help prepare recruitment materials, application packets, and outreach communications 

Communications & Social Media (~10%) 

• Draft social media content for CCRH’s internship program across platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.) 
• Support the development and distribution of program newsletters, email announcements, and digital communications 
• Support communications team with maintenance of program web content and recruitment materials 
• Assist with documenting program activities, stories, and outcomes for reporting and communications purposes 

Support for Tribal Housing and Related Leadership Development Initiatives (~as needed%) 

• Provide  programmatic and logistical support to CCRH’s Tribal Housing and Tribal  Internship initiatives, in coordination with the Tribal Programs team 
• Assist with event planning, coordination of training sessions, and scheduling for tribal-focused leadership development or internship activities 
• Coordinate  timelines, tasks, and communications with internal staff, consultants,  mentors, and trainers supporting tribal housing programs 
• Communicate with tribal housing entities, Native interns, and tribal staff 
• Other duties as assigned 

Shared Office and Communications Responsibilities (10% time) 

• Assist CCRH is accomplishing its overall mission 
• Assist CCRH in improving internal and external processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness 
• Support with office organization  
• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications 

Preference for students currently enrolled in or recently completed an associate or bachelor's degree program, certificate, or vocational/training program;  fields such as public administration, nonprofit management,  communications, marketing, or a related area are especially relevant. 

Not currently a student but interested in this introductory position?  An equivalent combination of work experience, community involvement,  and lived experience in leadership development, nonprofit  administration, communications, or a related area also qualifies. 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn common office and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Slack) 
• Ability to commit to full-time hours during summer (up to 40 hrs/week) and part-time hours during the academic year (20 hrs/week) 
• Interest in nonprofit program management, workforce development, or community-centered work 

Desired Qualifications 

• Experience with social media content creation, email communications, or digital outreach 
• Prior involvement in student organizations, campus programs, volunteer coordination, or community-based work 
• Familiarity with affordable housing, community development, workforce development, or related policy areas 
• Experience  or personal connection to rural, tribal, Indigenous, farmworker, or  immigrant communities, or coursework and exposure to tribal sovereignty,  tribal housing, or Indigenous community development 
• Comfortable working in a hybrid working environment and proactively communicating with a supervisor and team 

Core Attributes 

• Commitment to community-centered and mission-driven work 
• Alignment with CCRH’s organizational values 
• Adaptable, collaborative, and able to work both independently and as part of a team 
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail 
• Curious, reflective, and open to feedback and learning 
• Openness  to learning about tribal housing and Indigenous community development  as an important part of CCRH’s mission, with any prior knowledge or  connection being a plus 

Benefits 

Depending on eligibility and hours worked, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage and paid leave in accordance with CCRH's part-time employee policies. 

Physical Demands: 

This  job requires that the employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20  pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close  vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and  ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is  usually quiet.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit  and use a keyboard very often, and must be able to hear and speak  clearly very often. Standing is required frequently. Walking and  reaching with hands and arms are required occasionally. Stooping,  kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and using hands to  feel are rarely required. 

The  physical demands described here are representative of those that must  be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of  this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals  with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The ability to work in a fast-paced or occasionally high-pressure environment is required. Difficulty managing ordinary workplace stress, on its own, does not constitute a disability under applicable law. 

NOTE TO CANDIDATES:   

CCRH  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all employees and job  applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age,  national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or  marital status, or any other status protected by the law.??  CCRH is  committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. 

Studies  have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for  jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the  qualifications as described in a job description. CCRH is committed to  building a diverse and inclusive organization. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t  believe you meet every one of the qualifications described or if you  require reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform job duties. We  strongly encourage black, indigenous, and people of color; people of  diverse gender identities, women and LGBTQ+ persons to apply. 

Please include a cover letter as part of your application to be considered for this role.