Participate in our Internship Matching Program (IMP)

Interested in an internship with one of our members?

The Internship Matching Program is for you.

The IMP is a structured internship initiative that connects college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with Dallas Housing Coalition (DHC) member organizations. Students apply online through DHC and are matched with member organizations based on their interests and areas of focus.

This is a three-month, part-time (10-20 hours/week) internship program designed to give young adults experience in their fields. Compensation is up to the discretion of host members. Some interns may be unpaid, paid with stipends or hourly wages, or using the internship for academic credit.

Prospective interns must fill out our application form and submit their resumes by 11:59 PM, Sunday, April 5.

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Matching Process

  1. Host organizations submit internship descriptions and desired qualifications. Students apply online.

  2. DHC staff review and verify applications before presenting 3 qualified candidates to host organizations to consider and interview.

  3. Host organizations select their preferred candidates and let DHC staff know if any of the candidates are not a fit.

  4. Final pairings are confirmed by both the prospective intern and host organizations as soon as possible.

  5. DHC staff host an orientation, mid-summer check-ins, and an end-of-summer celebration for all DHC IMP participants.

Training and Professional Development

As examples, interns can expect to receive hands-on training and mentorship in:

  • Community engagement and outreach combined with leadership development and professional communication skills

  • Research and policy tracking alongside nonprofit operations, fundraising, and event planning

  • Digital media communications and content development

  • Other projects as identified in various Programs of Work for each host organization

Program Structure and Timeline

  • Applications Open: Wednesday, March 18 - 11:59 PM, April 5

  • Applicant Vetting: Monday, April 6 - Wednesday, April 8

  • Matching Interview Process: Thursday, April 9 - Friday, April 17

  • IMP Matching Notifications: Monday, April 20 - Monday, April 27

  • IMP Orientation: Friday, May 22 (tentative)

  • Hours: 10-20 hours/week up to the discretion of hosting organizations and IMP participants

  • Program Duration: Monday, June 1 - Friday, August 7, 2026 or as agreed to by prospective interns and host

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  • The DHC Intern Matching Program is for college students, graduate students, and recent graduates looking for experience in housing, community development, architecture, and related fields in Dallas.

  • Applicants must apply online during the open application period. Details are marketed on this page and through our social medial channels.

  • DHC will review and screen applications before matching candidates with host organizations based on interests, skills, and alignment with hosts’ descriptions and programs of work.

  • Payment is up to the discretion of host members. Paid internships could take the form of a monthly stipend or minimum hourly wages that align with local minimum wage standards. Unpaid and paid internships could also count towards academic credit.