Illinois Housing Development Authority · 1 day ago
IT - Technical Writer Intern
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is one of the Nation’s preeminent Housing Finance Agencies and one of the State’s ten largest financial institutions. They are seeking a Technical Writer Intern to develop comprehensive documentation and translate complex product information into user-friendly content, while working closely with various departments to meet project requirements.
Financial ServicesLendingReal Estate
Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards
Obtain a deep understanding of products and services to translate complex product information into simple, polished, and engaging content
Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of the target audience, turning insights language that sets our users up for success
Evaluate current content and develop innovative approaches for improvement
Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements
Independently gather information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation
Work with IT teams to identify all documentation repositories, revise and edit, and determine the best solution for data compilation and centralized storage
Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that uphold organizational and legal standards, and allow for easy data migration
Performs other duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Junior or Senior in a Bachelor's degree, or currently enrolled in a Graduate program in relevant technical field
Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics
Previous experience writing documentation and procedural materials for multiple audiences
Superior written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
Preferred
Firm understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Previous software development experience
Experience using XML tools to create documentation
Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
Paid Internship
You will receive on-the-job training from industry experts
Participate in workshops to gain insight on key departments at the Authority
Participate in IHDA’s Mentorship Program
Attend outings to connect with fellow interns
Company
Illinois Housing Development Authority
Illinois Housing Development Authority provides an array of loans, mortgage, lending, financial, housing, rental, and real estate services.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2025-07-16
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