HBCU Internship -- Spring 2025

What We Do

With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

Strategies We Pursue

• Equip talent in underinvested communities with the skills and credentials to compete successfully for quality income and wealth opportunities.
• Invest in businesses, housing and other community infrastructure to catalyze economic, health, safety and educational mobility for individuals and communities.
• Strengthen existing alliances while building new collaborations to increase our impact on the progress of people and places.
• Develop leadership and the capacity of partners to advance our work together.
• Drive local, regional, and national policy and system changes that foster broadly shared prosperity and well-being.

Since 1979, LISC and its affiliates have invested approximately $29.7 billion in businesses, affordable housing, health, educational mobility, community and recreational facilities, public safety, employment, and other projects that help to revitalize and stabilize underinvested communities. Headquartered in New York City, LISC’s reach spans the country from East coast to West coast in 38 markets with offices extending from Buffalo to San Francisco and in 2,400 rural counties across 49 states and Puerto Rico. Visit us at www.lisc.org

REPORTS TO:           Local Task Supervisor and Executive Director

CLASSIFICATION:     Part -Time (15-20 hours/week)/Non-Exempt

LOCATION:               Remote /Hybrid (if possible, collaboration w/local office)

COMPENSATION:     $25/hour

DURATION:               January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

How LISC Works: Government, foundations and for-profit companies have the capital; residents and local institutions understand the need; and LISC bridges the gap by offering the relationships and expertise to help community organizations attract the kinds of resources that allow them do to do their best work. Location: Headquartered in New York City

 Strategies We Pursue

• Equip talent in underinvested communities with the skills and credentials to compete successfully for quality income and wealth opportunities.
• Invest in businesses, housing and other community infrastructure to catalyze economic, health, safety and educational mobility for individuals and communities.
• Strengthen existing alliances while building new collaborations to increase our impact on the progress of people and places.
• Develop leadership and the capacity of partners to advance our work together
• Drive local, regional, and national policy and system changes that foster broadly shared prosperity and well-being.

Paid-Internship with LISC:

LISC is seeking a motivated Intern who is ready to apply knowledge of community development, business practices and processes in a fast-paced, real-world environment. The intern will assist in deployment of grants and other financial investments, writing reports, conducting research, analyzing data, support with affordable housing and wealth-building initiatives, technical assistance, and making recommendations to strengthen relationships with community partners. This will be a valuable experience for any student pursuing a career in Nonprofit Management, Social Services, Finance, Political Science or Business Administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support local office with community development financial objectives
• Help plan and design business processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Perform research and analysis in support of operations
• Assist in resolving issues using systems and data
• Help launch new initiatives by coordinating, managing schedules, taking meeting minutes, conducting research, writing reports, and other duties as assigned
• May perform additional projects upon request

Benefits

• Compensation of $25 per Hour
• Flexible schedule for students
• Practical experience with varied business activities
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced and accomplished business professionals
• Opportunity to attend business meetings and networking events

Requirements

• Geographic restrictions: Must be currently enrolled at an HBCU or local college within LISC regions
• Graduating Juniors or Seniors* *May consider a qualified sophomore. 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Must undergo and pass national background clearance check
• Reliable Transportation and Internet required

*Employment not guaranteed at the end of the internship.*

LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICE