CCRH is excited to announce that applications for the 2026–2027 CCRH Internship Program are officially open!
This one-year, paid internship provides college students and emerging professionals with hands-on experience in affordable housing development, working alongside nonprofit real estate development teams to help plan, finance, and build affordable rental housing. Interns also participate in structured leadership development, mentorship, and professional training throughout the year.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks, colleagues, and any students who may be interested in building a career in affordable housing and community development.
Why apply?
✅ Earn While You Learn – $20/hour for up to 1,320 hours over the program year
✅ Hands-On Development Experience – Work on real affordable housing projects from early planning through construction and lease-up
✅ Leadership & Mentorship – Participate in retreats, workshops, and ongoing professional development
✅ Make a Difference – Support rural and historically underserved communities
Who Should Apply?
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences, including those connected to rural, low-income, farmworker, and tribal communities.
- Be enrolled as a junior or senior in a 4-year undergraduate program (recent graduates and community college students may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Commit to full-time work (40 hours/week) during Summer 2026 and part-time (16–20 hours/week) September 2026 through May 2027
- Have an interest in affordable housing, real estate development, or nonprofit leadership
- Live or plan to live within driving distance of a participating host agency
Strong candidates often bring:
- Curiosity about affordable housing, real estate development, and community impact
- Interest in project coordination, budgeting, or housing policy
- Lived experience or connection to rural or underserved communities
- A desire to grow through mentorship and hands-on learning
2026–2027 Internship Locations
📍 California: Chico, Fresno, Mammoth Lakes, Modesto, Sacramento, San Diego, Santa Rosa, Visalia
📍 Oregon: TBD
📅 Priority Deadline: March 27, 2026
Applications may continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis for open locations.
🔗 Learn More & Apply
➡ Program details: CCRH Internship Program Overview
➡ Apply here: Internship Application