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Homes for Good is looking for two Bilingual (Eng/Span) Interns for the Summer!

 

WHO WE ARE

Homes for Good Housing Agency is a high performing public housing authority located in Eugene Oregon, servicing all of Lane County (4,600 sq. miles). The Agency’s primary work is to help low-income Lane County residents access and maintain affordable housing.

 

Homes for Good has been and will continue to implement a workplace culture change that includes increased emphasis on racial justice, customer service, quality control, and compliance. Homes for Good is passionate about providing employees opportunities to maximize career growth while experiencing the personal satisfaction of working for a mission driven organization.

 

At Homes for Good, employees are supported and empowered by a collaborative culture that shapes how we work together with the common goal of providing essential housing services throughout Lane County.

 

Homes for Good is an equal opportunity employer, and we endeavor to hire a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, with an understanding that will strengthen our Agency.

 

WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR OUR TEAM

We are seeking a Bilingual Intern to join our Communications, Energy Services, or other department. In this role, you will support your assigned Department in a variety of tasks, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and language access.

 

DUTIES:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

 

In this role, you will support the processes of a department who is working to positively impact the housing issues that are affecting our community. You will collaborate with agency staff and community partners to achieve equity and community engagement project goals through the utilization of your language skills.

 

COMMUNICATIONS INTERN

If you are interested in applying for the Communications Intern position, an example of responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • The creation of digital graphics and sending out e-communications. 
  • Designing collateral (print materials) such as reports, brochures, flyers and fact sheets.
  • Updating content of the Homes for Good website, drafts and curates content for social media outlets.
  • Planning, coordinating and logistics for in-person marketing events.

 

ENERGY SERVICES INTERN

If you are interested in applying for the Energy Services Intern position, an example of responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Contact individuals on the Energy Services waitlist to verify information, update participant data, and maintain accurate, confidential records in a well-organized Excel spreadsheet.
  • Support grant application efforts for fleet electrification through research, content drafting, editing, and organizing required materials.
  • Collaborate with team members to track deadlines, complete submissions on time, and engage effectively with a diverse participant base.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at hr@homesforgood.org.

 

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES:
 

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job is sufficient. Typical combinations of training and experience would be:
 

 

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS 

The candidate will likely have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish at a professional level
  • Interest in public service, affordable housing, or community engagement
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Creativity and attention to detail
  • Comfort working in a collaborative, diverse environment
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

This position has no license or certification requirements upon hire.

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

 

COMPENSATION: The pay for this position is $14.70 per hour.

 

WE’RE THRILLED THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION!

 

PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

 

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POSTING DATE:  Monday, May 5, 2025

CLOSING DATE:  Monday, May 19, 2025

 

Note: This is an equal opportunity employer and complies with State and Federal laws and regulations relating to the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2009 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment (ADAA).  Homes for Good does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to its federally assisted programs or activities. Entrance Requirements: Homes for Good will establish or revise the entrance requirements of this position in order to provide a reasonable accommodation for a disability if doing so does not impose an undue hardship on the operation of the program.  A reasonable accommodation may include, depending on the nature of the job duties, waiving the requirements for a physical examination and/or the requirement to possess or obtain a driver’s license. It shall be the policy of Homes for Good to assist and encourage the employment of persons with disabilities who are able and qualified to perform the work for which they have made application.

 

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This position specification is not an employment agreement or contract. Homes for Good has the exclusive right to alter this position specification at any time, without notice. This position specification is not an employment agreement or contract. Homes for Good has the exclusive right to alter this position specification at any time, without notice.