Internal Audit Intern

Title: Internal Audit Intern

Organization: MassHousing

Location: One Beacon Street, Boston, MA  02108

Posting Closes: Close of Business on 1/27/2026

Website: https://www.masshousing.com

The Organization

MassHousing will confront the housing challenges facing the Commonwealth to improve the lives of its people.  A bold mission for an innovative agency.  Since its inception in 1966, MassHousing has provided more than $27.5 billion for more than 125,000 apartments and more than 105,000 home mortgage loans. Beyond lending, we also work to promote economic growth and empowerment for families, individuals, and businesses; help communities increase their housing stock; provide hope and homes for vulnerable populations, and look for new, cost-effective ways to provide equitable housing opportunities. We have a relentless determination to confront the Commonwealth's housing challenges and improve lives.

Internship Summary

MassHousing is seeking an Intern to work within our Internal Audit team. The Internal Audit team, part of our Legal division, is responsible for the evaluation of the Agency’s governance, risk, and controls, which ensures the effectiveness of the Agency’s overall operations. The Internal Audit intern will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into a career in internal audit within the affordable housing lending space, as well as skills in project planning, research, data analytics, governance and risk management.

The Internal Audit intern can expect to work on the following types of tasks:

• Assist with policy inventory by gathering inventory of existing policies in our major business areas, as well as interviewing staff within the business units and entering policies into the policy management database
• Contribute to the PwC Financial Audit process by completing the entity-level controls through requesting information across the Agency, running reports, and performing additional analysis
• Gather and validate the PwC single-family confirmations, collect relevant supporting documentation for the auditors, and create process flows from the narratives in Visio
• Work collaboratively with the Loan Servicing team to review the 1099 report created for fiscal year-end

A unique component of this internship experience is the opportunity to be part of a wider cohort of interns across MassHousing. All interns will meet weekly to engage in team-building activities and share their experiences. This unique setup allows our interns to form meaningful connections, collaborate effectively, and understand the holistic workings of MassHousing. These cohort meetings also provide a setting for interns to interact with our executive leadership, offering insights into strategic decision-making and organizational culture.

This is a paid three-month internship starting in May 2026.  Pay rate is $20.00 - $24.00 per hour, commensurate with prior experience.  The internship maintains a Monday through Friday schedule requiring a commitment of 35 hours per week. 

MassHousing operates under a hybrid work model; Interns will be expected to work on site at least two days a week. During the onboarding and training period interns will be expected to be on site as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

The Internal Audit intern will:

• Be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting or economics
• Be proficient in Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Be eligible to work in, and travel freely to and from, the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• A generalist who enjoys working across a variety of topics 

Essential Characteristics:

• Energetic team player with exceptional interpersonal skills who thrives in a collaborative working environment
• Demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, asks questions, and shows a desire to learn and grow
• Maintains an exceptional work ethic, learns quickly, and stays self-motivated
• Possesses proven oral and written communication skills
• Exhibits excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Multitasks comfortably, adjusts quickly to shifting priorities, and manages time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

All positions at MassHousing require a customer service mindset, in accordance with our values: Respect, Service, Empathy, Accountability, Collaboration, and Inclusion. 

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to www.masshousing.com/workwithus.

MassHousing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.