**Working Title: Research Evaluation Intern** **Job Class: Management Analyst 1** **Agency: Housing Finance Agency** + **Job ID** : 84202 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** :Yes, with intermittent trips to the office and other work locations. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota. + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Temporary + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Filling:** 2 Vacancies + **Date Posted** : 02/18/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/11/2025 + **Division/Unit** : Human Resources Processing / Plan Analysis & Evaluation + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep + **End Date** : 08/31/2025 + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for two (2) students for internships this summer for the 30 th year. This internship is a great opportunity for students to get hands-on experience learning how state government operates and working at the intersection of program administration, public policy research, and data-driven, evidence-based decision making. **_This internship will last about 12 weeks during the summer with flexible start and end dates from May through August._** **Essential Job Duties** The summer interns carry out independent research projects under the supervision of Minnesota Housing staff with a formal written report as the final product. Some projects have also included presentations to Agency staff and leadership, This summer’s research projects are: + Research, document and evaluate the support Minnesota Housing has provided Tribal nations over the last 13 years, with a focus on the outcomes and effectiveness of the Agency’s Tribal Indian Housing Program (TIHP). An overview of the program’s history was done in 2012, and this report will update that work and assess impact. One of Minnesota Housing’s strategic objectives is supporting Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. + Research, document and evaluate how rental properties that receive Minnesota Housing funding have implemented the Agency’s guidelines for Tenant Screening Plans (TSPs). Property owners/managers use the plans to select the people with whom they will rent. The plans cover background checks, credit reports, employment and income verification, rental history, etc. and can create barriers to accessing housing. Minnesota Housing is committed to creating equitable, affordable, and accessible housing for all Minnesotans. Tenant Selection Plans and tenant screening criteria that reduce barriers to access are critical to these efforts. Each intern will be assigned one of the two listed projects and may also have a smaller research project assigned to them. These are full-time (40 hours per week) positions for the summer. Interns do not receive benefits. **Minimum Qualifications** **To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.** **Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.** + **Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in public policy, government, political science, sociology, economics, urban and regional planning, statistics, or research & evaluation** + **– OR –** + **Enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate educational program in the above fields or plan to enroll within three months.** + **Experience in research and evaluation, including quantitative and qualitative analysis.** + **Demonstrated ability to work independently.** + **Strong writing skills.** + **Cultural competency as demonstrated by skills for communication and interaction across cultures and awareness of one’s own world view and that different world views exist.** **Preferred Qualifications** + **Currently pursuing a graduate degree in public policy, government, law, political science, sociology, economics, urban and regional planning, statistics, or research & evaluation.** + **Demonstrated knowledge of affordable housing issues.** + **Experience working with large datasets and carrying out statistical analyses (applies to some projects, but not all).** + **At least one year of full-time professional experience between college and graduate school or during graduate school.** + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Physical Requirements** Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools. A certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: + Reference Checks. + Job related background checks. + Conflict of Interest Disclosure. + Must provide unofficial transcript to show proof of school enrollment AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.