Housing Program Compliance Intern

Join Virginia Housing and help make a difference as a Housing Program Compliance Intern.

Virginia Housing’s Community Outreach Division is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our Housing Choice Voucher Team (HCVP) team. This important role will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in compliance, auditing, reporting, and program management within a federally funded housing program. You will work closely with the Housing Choice Voucher Compliance Team to ensure program integrity and operational excellence.

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.

We are focused on employee engagement and committed to a healthy and diverse workforce. We offer on-site conveniences such as a fitness center and free parking. Educational opportunities to help your advancement are available through our Intern Learning Program.

This is a paid internship that will run from July 2026 to June 2027. We gladly accept undergraduate students, graduate students, trade school students, individuals exiting the military, military spouses, and career-transitioning professionals.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A field of study, academic background, or demonstrated interest in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Social Work, Business Administration, Political Science, Criminal Justice or related study.
• Some experience working in a professional setting.
• Experience in data analysis, public policy, or regulatory compliance preferred.
• Interest and passion for working in public service.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.

This is a hybrid (in-person & remote) position reporting to our Richmond VA office.

Interns can work up to 20 hours per week (September-May) and up to 40 hours per week during the Summer months (June -August).

To learn more about our Intern Program and to apply please visit our website at https://virginiahousing.com/about/internships.  Applications and resumes are accepted online only.

This position will close at midnight on February 28^th.

A Conflict-of-Interest Act Disclosure form and Secondary Employment Disclosure form will need to be completed as a condition of employment.

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

Internal applicants please apply through the Zone or at http://employees-virginiahousing.icims.com/.

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