Summer 2027 Urban Planning/Development Intern

Rocket Companies • Detroit, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Bedrock is hiring a Summer 2027 Urban Planning/Development Intern to gain hands-on experience with its Strategic Initiatives Team. Working closely with the Office of the CEO, the team identifies and advances high-impact opportunities across real estate development, business development, and economic development. It leads predevelopment activities for district-wide developments, including community and stakeholder engagement, conceptual master planning, preliminary underwriting, and public-private partnerships. The team develops the vision and strategy for Bedrock’s largest projects and provides insights, advisement, and recommendations to leadership.

The internship program offers real-world skill-building, opportunities to explore career paths and contribute to impactful projects, and mentorship. Interns are expected to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, fully on-site at Bedrock’s offices and properties in downtown Detroit, Michigan. The program runs from June 1, 2027, through August 5, 2027. Compensation is $18.00 per hour. Bedrock cannot provide housing for interns for the upcoming summer.

Requirements

• By Summer 2027, be entering junior year or higher in an undergraduate program, pursuing a graduate degree, or be a recent graduate.
• Pursue a degree related to the team or business area indicated in the personal statement.
• Ability to perform tasks within established procedures.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems at a basic level.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Submit a personal essay of no more than 500 words by 5:00 PM EST on November 11, 2026, addressing why the applicant is applying and what they hope to gain.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or work experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to work with the Strategic Initiatives Team across real estate development, business development, and broader economic development.
• Support predevelopment activities for district-wide developments, which may include community and stakeholder engagement, conceptual master planning, preliminary underwriting, and public-private partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern