Seasonal Architectural Review Assistant

The Desert Highlands Association • Scottsdale, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Desert Highlands Golf Club/Association is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Architecture Assistant to assist their Architecture & Design Review team. This role will focus on documenting, cataloging, and preserving the architectural history of all 563 lots in the community. The position is hands-on and research-focused, offering an opportunity to apply architectural education in a real-world HOA and residential design context. The assistant will interview the Director of Design Review, review existing lot files, and enter data into HOA Life™, the Association’s management platform, to create the first comprehensive digital catalog of the community’s architectural history.

Requirements

• Great Opportunity for a current student (or recent graduate) pursuing a degree in Architecture, Architectural Studies, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable conducting structured interviews and taking thorough notes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and basic database entry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently with guidance.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read and understand architectural/landscape drawings (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct structured interviews with the Director of Design Review to capture knowledge for each lot.
• Review, organize, and digitize existing lot files (construction plans, permits, variances, landscaping documents, etc.).
• Enter structured data and upload documents into HOA Life for all 563 lots.
• Maintain accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality while handling sensitive information.
• Work under supervision of the Project Lead and provide weekly progress updates.
• Assist in creating a long-term Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for maintaining architectural records.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in residential design review processes.
• Learn how architectural history and compliance records are managed in a large HOA community.
• Exposure to real-world architectural documentation and governance.
• Work directly with an experienced design review professional in the field.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed