Marketing & Communications Intern

Marketing and Communications Intern – Fall 2026

The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) is a dynamic, self-supporting nonprofit created by the Texas Legislature. Our mission is to facilitate, preserve, and expand housing opportunities for Texans. We do this primarily by creating and managing programs that help Texans buy homes and developers build affordable rental communities. Our work is supported by motivated team members who believe in each other and in the work we do. We invite you to find out more about us at www.tsahc.org. 

The Marketing and Communications Intern will support TSAHC’s outreach to potential home buyers, lenders, REALTORS®, developers, housing nonprofits, funders, and other stakeholders. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in nonprofit/government marketing, content creation, and digital communications. The Intern will report to the Senior Manager of Communications and Development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing and communications campaigns, events, and other activities to promote TSAHC programs.
• Help manage and maintain the social media calendar.
• Draft and publish social media content (including graphics and short videos) for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and other platforms.
• Support the design of digital and print materials, including flyers, brochures, and advertisements.
• Create graphics that communicate program benefits, requirements, and successes.
• Contribute ideas for improving how we measure and share the impact of our marketing efforts.
• Other projects as assigned to support the team’s work.

Requirements and Skills

• Currently enrolled as a junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, graphic design, or a related field.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Creative, organized, and able to juggle multiple projects with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign; basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Experience creating content for business social media platforms.
• Interest in affordable housing, nonprofits, or public service. 
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Internship Details

• Term: Fall semester, approximately August 17 through December 11.
• Hours: Approximately 15–20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that works around classes.
• Location: Hybrid in Austin, Texas. Interns are expected to work in the office some hours, ideally on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with remote work the rest of the week.
• Compensation: This position is for temporary hourly employment.  Compensation consists of an hourly wage of $20/hour, plus reimbursement of work-related travel expenses not related to commuting to work.

To Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter by email to Shelby Giddens, Marketing and Communications Specialist, at sgiddens@tsahc.org. Please reference “Marketing and Communications Intern – Fall 2026” in the subject line. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 26th at 5pm. 

Initial interviews will be conducted by phone or virtually, with follow-up interviews in person. References and work samples will be requested as part of the interview process.

For more information on TSAHC, please visit us at www.tsahc.org. 

TSAHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer