Real Estate Spring Internship
About The Position
U-Haul is seeking an intern for its Spring 2027 Internship Program, offering hands-on projects, mentorship, networking opportunities, and work intended to support personal and professional growth. This position is fully on-site in Phoenix, Arizona, and runs from February 1 through April 30, 2027. Compensation is $17 per hour. The intern will support commercial real estate land use planning and municipal entitlement work, including zoning research and analysis, application preparation, technical document review, coordination, and project tracking. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in urban planning or a related field, such as geography, architecture, civil engineering, or landscape architecture.
- Interest in land use planning, zoning, commercial real estate development, and the municipal entitlement process.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong research, writing, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret maps, site plans, zoning regulations, and technical documents, with willingness to develop these skills further.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members, municipal staff, and outside consultants.
- Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to follow through on assigned tasks.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require employer sponsorship.
- U-Haul will not hire or re-hire nicotine users in Arizona and the other states listed in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, academic, or professional experience related to planning, design, or real estate development.
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, or other graphic and design software.
Responsibilities
- Research municipal zoning codes, general plans, specific plans, and development standards.
- Assist with zoning analyses and due diligence for commercial real estate properties.
- Support the preparation and processing of land use applications, including rezoning requests, conditional use permits, variances, site plan reviews, and other municipal entitlements.
- Assist in drafting land use narratives, project descriptions, application materials, and responses to municipal comments.
- Review site plans, zoning exhibits, and other technical documents for compliance with applicable development standards.
- Prepare and organize application packages, submittal checklists, supporting documentation, and project files.
- Assist with preparing graphics, exhibits, and presentation materials using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Coordinate with municipal planning staff, consultants, and internal team members to support project deadlines and application requirements.
- Participate in pre-application meetings, project coordination meetings, and public hearings as appropriate.
- Track project schedules, application statuses, review comments, and upcoming deadlines.
- Perform additional planning and project coordination tasks as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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