Description

Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid – requires 2 days on-site; option to work in person or remote the other 3 days per week)

Department: Asset Management

Reports To: Vice President of Asset Management

Internship Period: 

Internship will begin June 8 and end by mid-August. Internship period is 8 to 10 weeks. 

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is May 18, 2026.
 

About Wesley Housing

Wesley Housing is a leading nonprofit affordable housing developer serving Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. For over 50 years, the organization has provided quality, affordable housing paired with supportive services to strengthen communities and improve lives. For more information, please visit www.wesleyhousing.org and follow @WesleyHousing on social media.

Position Summary

Wesley Housing is seeking a motivated Summer Intern to support its Asset Management (AM) team through a blend of financial analysis, portfolio monitoring, and data/dashboard development. This role offers hands-on experience working with real estate performance data, financial reporting, and business intelligence tools, while contributing to improved decision-making across a portfolio of affordable housing communities. Eligible interns must be undergraduate students enrolled in a Virginia college or university. 

Wesley Housing is a proud participant in the InternshipsVA program.

What You’ll Do

• Review the current Excel Asset Management Dashboard and identify opportunities to improve usability, consistency, and reporting value. 
• Assist in updating dashboard formulas, layouts, and reporting formats to make information more accurate, accessible, and actionable. 
• Collaborate with the Sr. Database Administrator and Asset Management staff to evaluate how tools such as Power BI and/or Tableau could enhance current dashboard reporting. 
• Support the development of sample visualizations, report prototypes, or data models for future dashboard improvements.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking analysis 
• Assist in updating dashboard formulas, layouts, and reporting formats to make information more accurate, accessible, and actionable. 
• Develop or enhance data visualizations, reporting tools, dashboard prototypes and recommended processes to support long-term maintenance and consistency. 
• Present recommendations and a final summer project summary to leadership at the end of the internship. 
• Assist the Asset Management team with related summer projects and initiatives as needed.

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamentals of affordable housing asset management and portfolio strategy 
• Financial analysis of multifamily housing operations 
• Use of data analytics and business intelligence tools in real estate 
• LIHTC compliance and regulatory frameworks 
• How data supports operational and strategic decision-making 

Requirements

Required

• Undergraduate student enrolled in a Virginia college or university
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills 
• Strong communication, organization, and time management abilities 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines 
• Must be able to work on-site in the Alexandria, VA office at least two days per week 

Preferred

• Students with at least 30 completed credits preferred 
• Strong interest in real estate, affordable housing, finance, data analytics, business, or related field 
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus 
• Interest in nonprofit or mission-driven work preferred 

Why Join Wesley Housing

• Meaningful, mission-driven work that impacts communities 
• Hands-on experience with real assets and real decisions 
• Exposure to both financial analysis and data/analytics tools 
• Opportunity to present to senior leadership