Company Description
California YIMBY is a statewide organization dedicated to advocating for solutions to California's housing crisis. The group has a proven track record, having helped pass 25 bills aimed at increasing home construction and improving access to housing opportunities. Committed to creating a California where high-quality housing is affordable and accessible to all, California YIMBY works closely with local communities, policymakers, and advocates. Its mission is to reflect diversity and inclusivity to drive systemic, sustainable change for housing security.
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Job Title: Community Impact Intern
Location: Remote (California-based preferred; hybrid opportunities available for candidates in the Bay Area or Sacramento)
Position Type: Internship, Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Term: June 1, 2026, through September 1, 2026 Compensation: $21/hour, up to 15 hours per week
Reports to: Community Impact Manager _____________________________________________________________________________________
Position Overview: California YIMBY is seeking a passionate, people-centered Community Impact Intern to support our work building a more affordable and sustainable housing future in California. This internship offers hands-on experience in grassroots organizing, coalition building, political and communications strategy, and volunteer engagement for a statewide movement. The Community Impact Intern will play a key role in strengthening and expanding our network of partners and engaging new advocates. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to a growing movement while developing real-world advocacy and organizing skills.
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Key Responsibilities / Scope of Work: Support the growth and management of California YIMBY’s partner network by onboarding new partners, tracking partnership agreements, and maintaining up-to-date records with district-specific and organizational information. Assist in planning and executing community engagement efforts, including webinars, trainings, and local events that activate advocates and build grassroots power. Help recruit, coordinate, and mobilize volunteers for political organizing, including canvassing and rapid-response actions. Support volunteer onboarding, track engagement, and help create pathways for volunteers to take on leadership roles within the movement. cayimby.org 1121 L Street, Suite 210, Sacramento CA 95814 @cayimby Take a lead role in managing the California YIMBY events newsletter. Contribute to coalition-building efforts by supporting outreach to aligned organizations and helping strengthen relationships across the housing and transit-oriented development space. Provide administrative and programmatic support across community impact initiatives, and take on additional projects as assigned to advance California YIMBY’s mission. Assist the political department as needed with endorsement procedure, candidate communications, and administrative tasks. _____________________________________________________________________________________
How to apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter (1 page max) describing your interest in housing, community engagement, and California YIMBY’s mission to maiya@cayimby.org by May 8, 2026. You may also include an optional writing sample or example of community-based organizing or communications work. This is encouraged but not required.
