Open Positions

Internship Program With LEAP

Build your skills. Make a difference. Help shape a more affordable Idaho.

About the Program

LEAP Housing offers meaningful, hands-on internship opportunities for individuals with ties to Idaho who are eager to explore mission-driven work at the intersection of real estate, nonprofit strategy, and community impact. These roles are ideal for current students, early-career professionals, recent graduates, gap-year participants, or anyone seeking real-world experience in affordable housing, fundraising, communications, and community development.

Interns contribute directly to LEAP’s efforts to expand access to housing across the state—housing that is priced to be affordable to local and family-level wages. This is an unpaid opportunity with flexible scheduling (5–25 hours per week) and the option to work remotely, in-person (Boise), or in a hybrid format. Weekly Friday team meetings are required for all interns.

Internship Periods

LEAP accepts internship applications on a rolling basis. We conduct three seasonal internship cohorts each year during the following periods:

• Spring: January 1 – April 15

• Summer: May 1 – August 15

• Fall: September 1 – December 15

Start and end dates may be adjusted slightly in coordination with selected candidates. Additional logistics for the program include:

• Hours: 5–25 per week (flexible based on your availability)

• Format: Remote, hybrid, or in-person (Boise)

• Meetings: Weekly team check-ins on Fridays (required)

About LEAP Housing

LEAP Housing is an Idaho-based nonprofit working to ensure that all Idahoans have access to an affordable place to call home. We advance this mission through a combination of homeownership, rental housing, and preservation strategies, as well as by providing technical assistance to community leaders and offering low-cost financing tools. From Driggs to Priest River, LEAP is committed to meeting Idaho’s growing housing needs through innovative, community-driven solutions.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is open to anyone with Idaho ties—whether you live in Idaho full-time, grew up here, attend school here, or maintain a strong personal or professional connection to the state. You might be a college student, a recent graduate, someone taking a gap year, or someone exploring a new career direction. What matters most is your interest in community-based solutions, your commitment to learning, and your desire to contribute meaningfully to LEAP’s work.

Internship Tracks

Fund Development

Learn how LEAP Housing’s bold ideas are brought to life through funding. Interns in this track will:

• Assist with donor outreach and fundraising campaigns

• Research potential grant opportunities and draft applications using provided templates

• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events

• Help promote LEAP’s Housing Investment Fund

• Best for: Those interested in nonprofit finance, fundraising, community partnerships, or entrepreneurship.

Storytelling & Marketing

Help us communicate the human impact of affordable housing—and the solutions that work. This track may include:

• Interviewing residents and creating written or multimedia stories

• Contributing to LEAP’s social media, website, and digital ad campaigns

• Writing blog posts, newsletters, and impact reports

• Supporting brand consistency and messaging

• Best for: Writers, designers, marketers, and creatives—especially those with a passion for mission-driven storytelling.

Do-It-All Internship

Curious about multiple aspects of nonprofit work? This cross-functional internship offers a well-rounded experience, which may include:

• Supporting internal operations, administration, and housing development

• Assisting with event planning and community engagement

• Conducting research, data entry, or process improvement projects

• Collaborating across departments to support evolving needs

• Best for: Generalists, problem-solvers, or individuals exploring career paths in nonprofits, housing, or public service.

How to Apply

To express interest, email zeb@leaphousing.org with:

• A short paragraph about your background, your preferred internship track (or let us know if you’re undecided), and why you're interested in working with LEAP

• Your general availability for a 15–30 minute interview within two weeks of your email

• Note: If applying through Handshake, you may disregard the above steps.

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

We welcome people of all educational backgrounds and life experiences. Whether you’re still figuring out your next step or ready to dive into impact-driven work, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in building a future where every Idahoan can afford a place to call home—while gaining valuable professional experience in the process.