Be Part of the Housing Solution
When you join our internship program, you'll gain real-world experience from one of the nation's leaders in affordable housing. Our program offers hands-on experience through meaningful, mission-driven projects that shape the future of housing in Virginia. Interns build in demand business skills by supporting research, analysis, reporting and business operations while learning directly from subject matter experts across the organization.
We gladly accept undergraduate students, graduate students, trade school students, individuals exiting the military, military spouses and career-transitioning professionals.
Our intern positions run for a year beginning in July and ending in June. We offer a hybrid work structure with flexible hours and competitive pay starting at $18.25 per hour.
Intern Program Recognition
For the fourth year in a row, we’re proud to be recognized by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (VTOP) as a recipient of the 2026 Top Virginia Employers for Interns award. This year’s award recognizes employers from across Virginia who provide high-quality internships to students.
What Your Internship Will Look Like
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How it Works
Throughout your internship, you will work with a specific department to complete important projects and tasks that advance our mission of helping Virginians attain quality, affordable housing.
We offer internships in our Community Outreach, Rental Housing, Homeownership, Human Resources, Communications, Risk, Executive, Information Technology and Internal Audit departments.
Interns can work up to 20 hours per week from September through May and up to 40 hours per week during the summer (June – August).
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What You’ll Gain
Interns gain hands-on experience in their field of study while contributing to meaningful, mission-driven projects.
Each intern is paired with a dedicated mentor and supported through the Intern Learning Series, which strengthens business, professional and leadership skills. Together, these experiences ensure interns can grow, make an impact and thrive throughout their time with us.
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Applicant Requirements
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with web-based video conferencing tools such as Zoom, Webex or Microsoft Teams.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking, innovation and a passion for community impact.
- Availability for the full internship period.
- A resume is required for consideration.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for an indefinite period of time.
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Application Process
Here’s what you can expect throughout the application process:
- Step 1: You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been submitted.
- Step 2: Our recruitment team reviews all applications and will reach out to selected candidates to schedule an interview.
- Step 3: If selected for an interview, our recruitment team will keep you posted throughout the entire process.
The application window opens each year from February 1-28.
If you have any questions regarding our Intern Program,
please email us at HumanResources@VirginiaHousing.com