Virginia Housing Fellow

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Virginia Housing Fellow.

Virginia Housing is one of the nation’s premier housing finance agencies. Our mission is to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing, which we accomplish through our public-private partnerships.

Launched in 2023, Virginia Housing's Fellows Program is seeking its second cohort of emerging leaders who have a desire to learn more about the affordable housing industry, while serving the people of the Commonwealth.  We are seeking candidates who will commit to a 2-year program, beginning July 2025 through June 2027.  Our Fellows will focus on developing industry-specific knowledge and building business skills to prepare for impactful roles in the affordable housing industry. Working across divisions, Fellows will have the opportunity to learn and grow their skills, while gaining valuable work experience. 

Upon completion, our Fellows will have a strong understanding of the affordable housing community and the vital role Virginia Housing, and its partners play in this space.  Each Fellow will have the opportunity, in their second year, to work with one of our affordable housing partners to further support their mission and capacity.

Virginia Housing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Further, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. 

We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences and in-house educational opportunities to help your advancement through classroom and online programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree is preferred) or equivalent work experience.
• A strong desire and willingness to learn and grow.
• A few years’ experience in a business environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a dynamic environment.
• Extremely organized with strong writing and research skills and keen attention to detail.
• Experienced in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Desire to serve the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

All candidates must submit an essay along with their application on one of these topics “What affordable housing means to you” or “How you believe affordable housing impacts communities”.  The essay should be 2 pages, double spaced using 12 pt. Arial font. Please be sure to attach your resume to your candidate profile to ensure your essay is properly submitted for consideration.

Applications and resumes are accepted online only at  http://www.virginiahousing.com/careers.

Virginia Housing requires associates to live and work within the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

We have a hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

This position will close at midnight on February 28, 2025.

This is a paid fellowship at a rate of $58,656 annually plus benefits and a retention bonus for successfully completing each year of the program.

Internal applicants are welcome to apply with the understanding that their current position will not be held.  There is no guarantee of employment at the end of the 2-year program. 

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