About the internship opportunity: POAH is seeking an IT Intern to join its IT Department for the spring (PT) and summer of 2024 (PT/FT). The POAH IT intern assists staff at all levels with a broad range of tasks as they plan, develop and operate day to day IT operations and projects. The position will include:
- Supporting the IT department in maintaining hardware, software, and other systems
- Assist with troubleshooting issues and provide technical support as needed
- Auditing various IT contracts and uploading them into our applications/databases
- Document standard operating procedures
- Develop end user self-help documents and other training materials
- Auditing of various other systems and platforms to ensure current and accurate information
- Assist with the standardization and streamlining of internal processes
- Poll and interact with end users to obtain data, feedback, and other input
Candidates should be an undergraduate in college focused on Computer Science or Information Technology. Candidates should have a working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Windows 11, Autopilot/Intune MDM, MS Office applications, Databases, Networking including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP, and IT Security. The position is part time during the spring and full time for ten weeks during the summer. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must as well as the ability to work well in a team as well as independently and a strong work ethic and attention to detail is desired.
Position will be a hybrid with onsite and remote work based on applicant availability. Location: 2 Oliver Street Suite 500 Boston, MA 02109
Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.
About POAH:
Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH) is a national non-profit real estate developer and owner dedicated to rescuing America’s most “at risk” rental housing. POAH’s mission is to acquire, renovate and preserve affordable housing resources within a financial framework which assures the sustainability of the portfolio and the organization for the long-term. POAH also seeks to create communities which support residents in their efforts to build resilience and self-determination.
POAH is known nationally for its ability to structure innovative financing and close complex preservation deals which ensure ongoing housing affordability for the elderly and disabled, working families and others priced out of the housing market. POAH leverages its reputation for excellence to shape federal and state housing policy, helping to make existing programs more effective in addressing the nation’s housing preservation challenge.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate in Computer Science or Information Technology
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365
- Working knowledge of Azure
- Working knowledge of Active Directory
- Working knowledge of Windows 11
- Working knowledge of Autopilot/Intune MDM
- Working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Knowledge of Databases
- Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
What We Do
Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security and access to opportunity for all. POAH specializes in real estate development, support for resident success, and responsible ownership and management of its communities.
