The Housing Policy Fellowship is a Part Time 12 week program focused on innovation, sustainability, and housing policy strategy.

Be a part of BHA’s Policy Lab Team and help support projects related to sustainability, wealth and asset building, innovative housing models, and more!

The BHA envisions a strong, vibrant, and equitable city where every resident thrives. We foster this vision by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity and peace of mind to thousands of low and moderate income families across Greater Boston and to the City of Boston as a whole. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Boston, the BHA is interested in becoming a leading catalyst for innovations in housing that center the knowledge and experiences of the low and moderate income households, including families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities that call BHA communities home.

The BHA Housing Policy Fellowship is a 12 week fellowship program for graduate students interested in developing, implementing, and advancing housing related policies that will positively impact the lives of public housing residents and Section 8 voucher holders. Fellows will be part of BHA’s policy lab team and will be reporting directly to Dr. Taylor Cain, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Nicholas Kelly, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, as well as other senior staff.

Weekly hours will vary between 10-20 hours per week, allowing for flexibility within current school schedule.
 
What kind of projects will fellows work on? 
Fellows will work in partnership with members of BHA’s policy lab team as well as staff from BHA departments including Operations, Real Estate and Development, and Resident Capacity. Sample projects may include:

• ​A project working on BHA’s real estate development portfolio
• A project working on BHA’s efforts to decarbonize its public housing portfolio
• A project developing BHA’s education initiatives, including a new partnership with Boston Public Schools
• A project to improve information and technology at the BHA
• A project to enhance our BHA’s digital and social media presence to better connect with residents and community leaders, including video and graphic design content creation
• A project to expand public health education efforts at the BHA
• A project developing an overall economic mobility strategy for the BHA
• A project enhancing BHA public safety at sites
• Other projects as determined

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When does the fellowship program run?
Monday, January 27– Friday, May 9th

Who should apply? 
We are looking for graduate students with a strong interest in or curiosity about public service and housing. We invite students from different disciplines including urban planning, public administration, environmental studies, architecture, sociology, and other fields. Fellows will be expected to be in-person during the duration of the fellowship program. 

How do I apply?
Please apply by filling out this Google Form. The deadline for applications is October 25th. Selected candidates will be invited to a group interview in early November. Final decisions will be made by mid-November.


Compensation
$24/hour (fellows will be expected to work part-time, 10-20 hours per week)