Service for the Underserved, Inc. (S:US) is a dynamic and growing social service and housing agency with over 40+ years of experience in providing housing and services to the most vulnerable in New York City.

The Real Estate team at S:US is tasked with maintaining and expanding S:US’ large and diverse Real Estate portfolio. Our team’s goal is to fulfill S:US’ commitment to reducing homelessness and providing a life of purpose by ensuring all of our residents have a safe, clean, affordable place to call home, and all our staff have the right work environment to carry out the mission. This is an excitingxcitinetime for the Real Estate Team as S:US has a dynamic and growing pipeline of affordable and supportive housing, with 700 units in construction and another 1500 in predevelopment.  S:US is among the largest providers of supportive housing in New York State and nationally.

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Housing Development, the Housing Development Intern will help create a Design Guidelines Handbook that will guide the organization's growing $1.4 billion multifamily portfolio pipeline. The Housing Development Intern will also participate in the development processes for new construction projects and rehabilitation projects within the S:US Real Estate Portfolio. The Housing Development Intern will work within the Real Estate and Housing Development Team and with other S:US stakeholders to create a comprehensive design standards document and advance projects in the pipeline towards a loan closing and through construction. 

Key Essential Functions:

• Help development team compile a Design Guidelines Handbook that will guide the organization's growing $1.4 billion multifamily portfolio pipeline.
• The S:US Design Guidelines Handbook will cover the following for both New Construction (NC) and Rehabilitations (Rehabs)
  • Preferred product specifications (appliances, hardware, fixtures, materials)
  • Preferred finishes
  • Preferred color schemes
  • Security and access sequence standards for construction
  • Standard safety considerations
  • Balcony and terraces
  • General unit design preferences
  • Common space design preferences
  • Office space standards for IT
  • IT connections and equipment standards
  • DVR and security camera standards
• Develop materials such as handouts or decks for community stakeholder meetings and attend meetings.
• Help development team finalize scoping for the OMH1 Rehab Project.
• Assist with administrative items and organizationas needed.
• Assist with financing applications if applicable. 
• Assist with organizing the Real Estate and Housing Development Team’s closing documents and memos.
• Attend Owner Architect Contractor meetings as applicable.
• Attend Construction site visitsas applicable.

Education / Training Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Passionate about the S:US mission generally and provision of supportive housing in particular
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communicator with a collaborative, problem solving approach
• Self starter; ability to work as part of a team and also independently

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Benefits & Compensation at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

This position has the flexibility to work from home or an office with periodic required meetings in an office or at a project site.