The Launchpad by Second Day

Overall estimated read time: 20 minutes

Last updated: July 2021

For those who are housing-secure, a place to live is such a fundamental part of one’s life that it rarely even comes to mind. However, even a cursory look at the state of affairs today shows we are in a housing crisis and have been living in one for decades. For the countless homeless, rent-burdened, and/or housing-insecure individuals living in the United States, housing is not just an issue, but the issue. Policy makers, advocates, developers, organizers, service providers and researchers have built a variety of solutions and support structures to alleviate the housing crisis, but the problems continue. Young people that are willing to learn from impacted communities and work hard can build on the work of the past to create a future where everyone has a stable and safe place to live.

If this career path sounds exciting to you, this guide will take you through everything you need to know about working in housing. To inform our work, Second Day has spoken to experts in the field and gathered the best information out there for upcoming and recent graduates. First, the guide will take you through the different entry-level positions to look out for in this field. Then, we’ll provide tips on actually getting those jobs in housing. We’ll finish with our next three steps: actionable items you can take to make progress towards finding your first job in housing. Let’s get started!