Syracuse Center of Excellence Summer Internship
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Syracuse CoE Industry Collaboration Summer Internship is a paid internship at Home HeadQuarters funded through the Syracuse CoE Summer Industry Collaboration Internship Program and is designed to support the employment of a qualified college student working in the fields of indoor environmental quality, high-performance/green building design, energy efficiency and water resources. The student must be enrolled in a part- or full-time degree program at an accredited college or university.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Green Corners Project—Energy Savings Tracking
HHQ’s Green Corners project was part of a larger partnership with the Syracuse CoE and School of Architecture to lead a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization effort in the city of Syracuse’s Near Westside. As part of this Initiative, HHQ built a cluster of seven new homes and rehabbed one new home in the neighborhood. The newly constructed homes have achieved either a silver LEED rating or PHIUS+ Source Zero (Passive House) standards. All have been sold to new homeowners. The Intern will assist with longer-term monitoring of energy savings for these homes as follows:
Assist new homeowners with setting up a Home Energy Management App to track energy savings.
Assist with making HHQ the project owner related to the Home Energy Management App so HHQ can access data for long-term tracking.
Assist HHQ with tracking energy savings via the Home Energy Management App as well as solar panel energy production data provided by National Grid.
Establish systems to allow for accurate, consistent and sustainable data collection once the internship concludes.
2. Heat Pump Education for Homeowners
HHQ believes that new homeowners need additional support/resources to help educate them on the functionality of the green technology present in their homes, especially heat pumps. The Intern will assist with creating materials for new homeowners around heat pump education as follows:
Create materials/resources to be provided to homeowners to better understand, manage and maintain their heat pumps, which can be replicated and utilized in all HHQ projects where heat pumps are being installed.
3. General Assistance with HHQ’s Construction/Rehab Activities
The Intern will have opportunities to assist with other HHQ new construction/rehab projects that may involve certain aspects of green building standards.
4. Additional Syracuse CoE Industry Collaboration Internship Program Requirements
Participate in Syracuse CoE networking events during the summer, as applicable.
Develop a poster presentation summarizing the project(s) at HHQ to be presented at Syracuse CoE’s Innovation Showcase in August 2025.
Perform all other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with problem solving techniques
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
Solid ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, professionals, clients, outside agencies and the public
Self-directed and self-motivated, takes initiative
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and plan work activities
Solid ability to adapt to ever changing situations or unexpected events
Innovation: taking advantage of opportunities to learn and develop new skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Enrollment in a part- or full-time degree program at an accredited college or university. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
CLASSIFICATION:
Hourly, non-exempt
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a resume along with proof of enrollment to info@homehq.org. Please, no phone calls.
Home HeadQuarters Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Grant & Data Specialist
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Grant & Data Specialist is part of the grants, contracts management and compliance department. Job responsibilities may include but not be limited to grant writing, program development, program implementation, data management, contract monitoring and reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with and support preparation of grant applications, which may include but not be limited to:
Researching new opportunities and drafting funding abstracts for team review
Researching and compiling external data from a variety of sources for inclusion in grant applications(ie market studies, census data, etc.)
Compiling and preparing internal data/statistics for inclusion in grant applications
Assisting with drafting/reviewing grant applications
Assisting with clerical tasks related to grant applications (i.e., assembling, formatting, delivering, etc.)
Assist with and support contract management activities, which may include but not be limited to:
Preparing grant awards to get them to contract as per the specifications of the funder (ie insurance docs, programmatic environmental reviews, documents related to signatories, etc.)
Serving as point person on contracts as assigned for the department and related HHQ program staff
Preparing “Contract Briefs” that summarize key aspects of contracts and assisting with contract “kick off” meetings
Maintaining a detailed working knowledge of HHQ customer management databases
Preparing reports as required by various contracts based on specified deadlines
Analyzing internal data and preparing reports that help demonstrate overall progress toward contract goals and/or evaluate program success/outcomes
Periodic file review (both physical and electronic) to ensure compliance with funding source requirements
Assisting with ensuring data is accurate in HHQ database systems
Handling ongoing monitoring and reporting with respect to required periods of affordability for certain contracts
Assist with special projects/programs/initiatives
The grants/contracts team is often involved in aspects of special projects and program implementation.The Grants & Data Specialist may also occasionally be requested to attend community meetings on behalf of HHQ.
Perform all other duties as required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with problem solving techniques
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
Solid ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, professionals,clients, outside agencies and the public
Self-directed and self-motivated, takes initiative
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and plan work activities
Solid ability to adapt to ever changing situations or unexpected events
Innovation: taking advantage of opportunities to learn and develop new skills
Overall Goals
Demonstrate Excellence in Customer Service
Treat All Coworkers with Respect & Promote Teamwork
Be Aware of and Dedicated to Our Mission
Be Professional
Promote Minority & Women-Owned Businesses (M/WBE’s) and Businesses Located in the City
Recognize the Value of Our Public, Private, and Not-for-Profit Partnerships
Build Internal Capacity
Be Flexible
Be a Problem-Solver
Exhibit Excellence in Work Ethic
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required, with at least 1-2 years’ experience working with a non-profit organization, preferably related to housing and community development. Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
CLASSIFICATION:
Hourly, Non-Exempt
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, describing their salary requirements and qualifications, with their resume and three professional references to info@homehq.org. Please, no phone calls.
Home HeadQuarters is an Equal Opportunity Employer.