AHLA Internship

Job Title: Internship (3 months)

Organization: Abundant Housing LA

Location: Remote (Los Angeles, CA preferred)

Duration: Summer 2025 (August, September, October)

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Abundant Housing LA is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for more housing at all levels of affordability throughout LA County. Our vision is an LA County where everyone has access to an affordable home, in the neighborhood of their choice, without the need to rely on a car. Our goal is lower rents and a more sustainable and prosperous region, where everyone has more choices of where to live and how to pursue their dreams. We are looking for people who share these goals to join us. Read more at abundanthousingla.org.

Role Summary:

The Housing Justice, Community Organizing Fellowship at Abundant Housing LA, is an opportunity to help with a fundamental part of Abundant Housing LA’s mission: to build a movement of Angelenos pushing for more housing production to solve our affordability crisis. Our fellow will be placed in AHLA’s Organizing Team where they will work with our vast network of chapters to organize policy and project wins here in LA. This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for meaningful experience in community organizing, housing policy, and Los Angeles politics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Assist in mobilizing local chapters to take policy actions through letter writing, testifying at government hearings, and in-person actions. (ex: training volunteers to provide public comment)
• Help develop and lead public workshops for our Housing Curriculum on topics such as Housing 101, Community Organizing, and typologies of good housing.
• Assist the Organizing Team in setting up local chapter outreach events, like happy hours, charettes, and door-to-door canvassing.
• Conduct research and analysis of housing projects and their impact on low-income, renter, and communities of color.
• Support with copy-writing work such as drafting action alerts, press releases/public statements, and talking points.
• Attend in-person events and represent AHLA as needed

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in urban planning, public policy, sociology, political science, or a related field (preferred).
• Proficient research skills with the ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources.
• Love of community, networking with strangers, and building relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and/or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a remote setting.
• Passion for addressing housing affordability and advocating for equitable housing policies.

Benefits:

• Hands-on experience in housing advocacy, policy, and community organizing.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals and advocates in LA’s housing field.
• Flexible work schedule with the option for remote work.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.

It is the policy of AHLA not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, personal appearance, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, or political affiliation.