Housing Research Intern

Job Description Title: Housing Research Intern  
Reports To: Manager, Research & Data Analytics 

Overall Objective 

The Housing Research Intern will support key research and analytical initiatives by developing dashboards, organizing and interpreting data, and creating tools and materials that enhance understanding of housing affordability, community development, and housing market trends in New Hampshire and beyond. This role contributes to projects that strengthen internal operations while informing public policy, supporting local decision making, and advancing housing education across the state.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Support the collection, organization, and maintenance of housing and demographic data. 

• Prepare data visualizations, dashboards or tables for internal and public use. 

• Conduct literature reviews and background research on housing policy, affordability, and market trends. 

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support research reports, policy briefs, and presentations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintain documentation of data sources, data definitions, and methodology. 

• Help design tools, templates, and educational materials that support housing research and outreach. 

• Contribute to the preparation of reports, fact sheets, and communication materials for various audiences. 

• Collaborate with team members on projects that enhance internal workflows and data accessibility. 

• Participate in regular team meetings and contribute to ongoing research and policy discussions. 

• Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Note: This job description does not exclude responsibilities not specifically stated that may become apparent during the execution of the duties of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

 • Current graduate student in Public Policy, Urban Planning, Economics, Statistics, Sociology, Data Science, or a related field. 

• Basic knowledge of research methods, data collection, and quantitative analysis. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing, managing, and analyzing datasets. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and data accuracy. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize research findings and present information clearly. 

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and collaborate effectively with team members. 

• Demonstrated interest in affordable housing, housing markets, community development, or public policy.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Familiarity with statistical software such as Stata, R, Python, or SPSS. 

• Experience working with publicly available datasets, particularly U.S. Census Bureau data and the American Community Survey (ACS). 

• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or GIS software. • Coursework or research experience in housing economics, demographic analysis, urban planning, or public policy. 

• Knowledge of housing affordability issues, housing market trends, and housing policies in New Hampshire.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to work in a typical office environment with typical office equipment.