About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within our Strategic Initiatives Team. You will support predevelopment activities for district-wide real estate projects. This role involves working closely with our leadership to advance high-impact opportunities in real estate and economic development. You will gain mentorship and contribute to projects that shape urban environments.
What you'll do#
- Support predevelopment activities including community and stakeholder engagement.
- Assist with conceptual master planning and preliminary underwriting.
- Contribute to public private partnerships.
- Collaborate with team members to build real-world skills.
- Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program (entering junior year or higher), pursuit of a graduate degree, or recent graduation by Summer 2027.
- A degree path related to Urban Planning or Business Administration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems at a basic level.
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
- Previous work or internship experience is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Detroit, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1, 2027, through August 5, 2027).
- Modality: Full-time, 40 hours per week, fully on-site.
- Compensation: $18.00 per hour.
About Rocket
Rocket provides mortgage services to consumers. The company operates within the financial services sector. It is a public company with over 10,000 employees. The organization maintains a workforce of 11,258 people.
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