Community Development Co-op (Spring '27)

Come join NEST's team to support community development in Cincinnati's Northside neighborhood! NEST is a small but mighty non-profit, and this role will be directly involved on projects and work with both the Executive Director and Development Director.

NEST (Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation) is a non-profit community development corporation located in Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood. NEST's mission is to ensure Northside endures as a thriving and vibrant community by revitalizing the built environment and improving neighborhood livability. Through all of our projects, NEST prioritizes affordability, accessibility, homeownership, business district revitalization and sustainability. NEST’s two full-time staff members work in frequent collaboration with the organization’s active board.

This co-op position helps support NEST with a focus on community and real estate development projects. Students interested in applying for this role will be asked to share their resume and portfolio as well as a cover letter. Preferred skill include:

• Organizational abilities and consistent follow-through
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Personable, positive, and enthusiastic attitude 
• Comfort and capability in clearly communicating with people - both internal and external - and through verbal, written, and graphic means
• Ability to maintain confidentiality