Community Impact Intern

Job Title: Community Impact Intern

Location: Remote (California-based preferred; hybrid opportunities available for candidates in the Bay Area or Sacramento)

Position Type: Internship, Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Term: June 1, 2026 through September 1, 2026

Compensation: $21/hour, up to 15 hours per week

Reports to: Community Impact Manager

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Position Overview:

California YIMBY is seeking a passionate, people-centered Community Impact Intern to support our work building a more affordable and sustainable housing future in California. This internship offers hands-on experience in grassroots organizing, coalition building, political and communications strategy, and volunteer engagement for a statewide movement.

The Community Impact Intern will play a key role in strengthening and expanding our network of partners and engaging new advocates. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to a growing movement while developing real-world advocacy and organizing skills.

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Key Responsibilities / Scope of Work:

Support the growth and management of California YIMBY’s partner network by onboarding new partners, tracking partnership agreements, and maintaining up-to-date records with district-specific and organizational information.

Assist in planning and executing community engagement efforts, including webinars, trainings, and local events that activate advocates and build grassroots power. Help recruit, coordinate, and mobilize volunteers for political organizing, including canvassing and rapid-response actions. Support volunteer onboarding, track engagement, and help create pathways for volunteers to take on leadership roles within the movement.

Take a lead role in managing the California YIMBY events newsletter. Contribute to coalition-building efforts by supporting outreach to aligned organizations and helping strengthen relationships across the housing and transit-oriented development space.

Provide administrative and programmatic support across community impact initiatives, and take on additional projects as assigned to advance California YIMBY’s mission.

Assist the political department as needed with endorsement procedure, candidate communications, and administrative tasks.

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How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter (1 page max) describing your interest in housing, community engagement, and California YIMBY’s mission to maiya@cayimby.org by May 8, 2026. You may also include an optional writing sample or example of community-based organizing or communications work. This is encouraged but not required.