Knowledge & Content Intern

1. Background
Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in your local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Since our founding in 1976 as a Christian organization, together we have helped more than 62 million people globally build their futures on their own terms through access to decent housing. We’ve done that by working alongside people of all walks of life to build, repair and finance their homes, by innovating new ways of building and financing, and by advocating for policies that make constructing and accessing housing easier for everyone. Together, we build homes, communities and hope. To learn more, visit habitat.org
The Terwilliger Center collaborates with local firms to enhance market-based solutions, recognizing that low-income families already rely on these markets for housing. Habitat seeks to exponentially increase its impact by improving systems for better housing. Supported by the Terwilliger Center, ShelterTech is the leading platform for affordable housing innovation, identifying and scaling entrepreneurial solutions for low-income populations. The program offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities, connecting startups with an ecosystem of investors, corporations, and experts. By providing access to critical resources and market opportunities, ShelterTech is poised to disrupt the affordable housing sector.
2. Purpose of the Role
The Knowledge & Content Fellow will support the development of strategic content and knowledge products that document ShelterTech’s evolution, showcase portfolio startups, and position affordable housing innovation more clearly to the outside world. This role will require strong writing, synthesis, and research skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with ShelterTech and Habitat’s Global Communications team. Spanish skills are a plus, given the emphasis on Latin American partners and startups.

3. Key Responsibilities
A. Knowledge Product Development

• Produce concise, shareable knowledge products that communicate ShelterTech’s strategy, support model, and future ambitions.
• Work with the Communications team to ensure messaging is aligned with broader organizational tone and goals.
• Assist in editing, formatting, and preparing documents for publication and distribution across multiple channels.

B. Portfolio Storytelling & Business Cases

• Produce in-depth startup spotlights, showcasing their business models, impact potential, and relevance to the housing sector.
• Collaborate with startups, partners, and regional teams to collect interviews, quotes, and data as needed.
• Draft business cases that could be used to engage corporates, donors, and investors.

C. Content Templates & Strategic Collateral

• Develop reusable templates for SGB profiles and promotional materials to ensure consistent messaging and branding across future startup communication.

D. Research & Positioning Support

• Conduct light-touch research to support ShelterTech’s efforts to better define its niche and position itself more clearly within the global innovation ecosystem.
• Produce short briefs or annotated bibliographies summarizing key insights on topics like housing tech, climate resilience, or inclusive innovation in emerging markets.
• Identify success stories or case studies that can be adapted for ShelterTech’s use in campaigns or donor reporting.

5. Profile of the Ideal Candidate
Required:

• Strong research, writing, and synthesis skills
• Familiarity with international development, social entrepreneurship, or housing-related issues
• Proactive and self-directed, comfortable working remotely with diverse global teams

Preferred:

• Experience in communications, design, or knowledge management
• Interest in startups, innovation ecosystems, or housing/climate impact
• Professional proficiency in Spanish