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Intern (Legal) 
About the Organization A pioneering not-for-profit affordable housing developer and community programs initiator in New York City, Settlement Housing Fund, Inc. has worked since 1969 to create more than 8,700 apartments through 64 affordable rental and homeownership development projects. Settlement Housing Fund presently owns and maintains 36 buildings containing 1,979 apartments in various locations, with concentrations of housing and programs in the Mt. Eden section of the Bronx, Crown Heights, Brooklyn, the Two Bridges neighborhood on the Lower East Side, as well as at other sites throughout Manhattan. We expect that our portfolio will continue to grow. Settlement Housing Fund is equally committed to bringing amenities, programs and services to communities we serve through the development and operation of affordable housing. Settlement Housing Fund is the parent organization of The Crenulated Company, LTD dba New Settlement which was created in 1989 with the acquisition of 14 abandoned buildings from the City of New York. New Settlement has evolved into a robust social service organization offering a range of community-based services in education, college access, youth development, arts, workforce development, community organizing, wellness and other key services that provide important resources to the neighborhood's youth and families. New Settlement's success has been achieved through close collaboration with a wide range of educational institutions, housing and community development organizations, businesses, youth development and social service agencies - in the neighborhood, Bronx-wide, across New York and nationally. The programs at New Settlement are supported by local, state and federal government agencies, as well as foundations, corporations, organizations and individuals.  
Description

We are looking for a dynamic, energetic intern who is eager to learn about our company by assisting various departments. Our teams are built of passionate and ambitious leaders who possess a deep commitment to affordable housing, integrity and accountability. We value collaboration, focus, rigor, and are hungry to continuously set new standards for ourselves and, for our peers in the industry. Schedule can be adapted to your school schedule and can either be in office or hybrid.

Intern Responsibilities:

  • Understands the overall concept of the organization including the brand, customer, goals, and all other aspects of service.
  • Rotates through our divisions of responsibility and provides ideas to grow and improve the business.
  • Accepts designated, business-focus projects to research, propose ideas and solutions
  • Engages with customers or clients and provides service
  • Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.
  • Learns and becomes proficient on internal software systems.
  • Assists in special projects as assigned
 
Position Requirements
  • A current college or higschool student or recent grad in related field
  • Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Cope well under pressure.
  • Organization
  • Scheduling
  • Professionalism
  • Customer focus
  • Confidentiality
 
Salary $15/hr  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time  
Position Intern  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s)  
Location Settlement Housing Fund Inc.  

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