Summer 2027 Architecture & Design Intern

About Bedrock Bedrock is an award-winning real estate developer focused on comprehensive city building initiatives in Detroit and Cleveland. Its work includes creating iconic cityscapes, rehabilitating historic properties, and making space for the community—all with the philosophy to operate for more than profit.    Since 2011, Bedrock has invested and committed more than $7.5 billion to develop and restore more than 140 properties, totaling over 21 million square feet of office, retail, residential, hospitality, industrial, data centers and parking. In 2024, Bedrock was named one of the world’s Most Innovative Companies  by Fast Company.    For additional information about Bedrock, please visit  bedrockdetroit.com  or connect with us on  Facebook ,  Instagram , LinkedIn  and X .  Program Overview At Bedrock, our internship program gives emerging professionals the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with your assigned team or business area with the opportunity to work with & collaborate with others. This program is designed to help you build real-world skills, explore career paths, contribute to impactful projects, and gain mentorships, all while learning how our full-cycle real estate and development company brings vibrant and sustainable urban cores to life. The Architecture & Design team plays a key role in shaping Bedrock’s developments, supporting projects ranging from ground-up construction and redevelopment efforts to capital improvements and tenant fit-outs across our Detroit and Cleveland portfolio. Working closely with both internal project teams and external design firms, the team ensures every design solution is aligned with Bedrock’s vision, project goals, and long-term portfolio strategy   All interns will be compensated at $18.00 per hour and are expected to work full-time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, fully on-site. The Summer Internship Program runs from June 1, 2027, through August 5, 2027.   Internship Application Instructions In addition to applying through this posting with your resume, we ask all applicants to email a personal essay (no more than 500 words) addressing the following: • Why you are applying – Tell us what draws you to Bedrock & the internship opportunity with our Architecture & Design Team and what interests you most. • What you hope to gain and why – Share what you are looking to learn or accomplish during your internship experience and how this opportunity fits into your academic, professional, or personal goals. We encourage applicants to be authentic and thoughtful in their responses, as this will help us better understand their interests and align them with the team that best fits their goals for a meaningful, hands-on experience at Bedrock next summer.   **Personal essays must be submitted to Recruiting@BedrockDetroit.com by 5:00 PM EST on November 11, 2026 to be considered.**   Once the application window closes on November 11, 2026, the recruiting and selection process will begin.   Position Requirements • One must be entering their junior year or higher in the fall of 2027. • Pursuing a degree related to the team or business area you indicated in your personal essay. • Previous internship or work experience beneficial. • The internship is fully on-site Monday through Friday at our offices and properties in downtown Detroit, MI. Internship Qualifications • Ability to perform tasks within established procedures • Ability to think critically and problem-solve at a basic level • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word • Strong verbal and written communication skills DISCLAIMER This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor or manager to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. All principal duties and responsibilities of this position are essential functions of the position. Job descriptions are reviewed on a regular basis and may be revised at any time. Revisions will be communicated to employees within the classification. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment; therefore, the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time. BEDROCK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.