Summer 2024 Fellow:Evan Schieber
Office Description
The City of Oakland Department of Housing and Community Development funds the construction and preservation of affordable housing, supports homeownership, oversees Oakland’s rent adjustment program, and engages in a variety of community development programs to serve the residents of Oakland, CA.
Description of the Work
Fellows will work on one or more projects related to affordable housing funding, equity, and/or homelessness. Individual projects will be identified based on a combination of fellows’ interest/abilities and department need. Policy analysis and program design needs shift rapidly, so the following list should be viewed as indicative of the kind of projects a fellow might work on: 1) research and analysis supporting the City of Oakland’s Homelessness Investment Framework development and/or rollout, 2) analyzing the impact of regulatory changes on Oakland projects’ competitiveness for State affordable housing funding, 3) assessing the potential public safety benefits from Oakland’s affordable housing investments, 4) identifying factors that prevent homeowners from building Accessory Dwelling Units after building permits are issued.
Desired Skills:
Strong research, writing, and time-management skills are essential qualities for a successful fellow. Skill with GIS software is a desirable plus, as is any previous experience applying racial equity frameworks to policy analysis or program design/evaluation. Previous experience in affordable housing or local government is welcome but not expected.