Architectural Review Intern at THE DESERT HIGHLANDS ASSOCIATION

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Architectural Drawings, Research Skills, Self-Motivation, Reliability, Interviewing Skills

Industry

Golf Courses and Country Clubs

Description

Description CAREERS AT DESERT HIGHLANDS GOLF CLUB/ASSOCIATION! Desert Highlands is a premier private residential golf community in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our Architecture & Design Review team ensures that every home and lot reflects the highest standards of design, construction, and environmental stewardship. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Architecture Student Intern to assist us in documenting, cataloging, and preserving the architectural history of all 563 lots in our community. Mission: We provide exceptional experiences that instill pride in our community. Vision: Desert Highlands strives to be recognized as the finest member owned club community in the Nation. Core Values: Respect, Heritage, Dynamic, Community, Excellence, & Integrity Job Description As the Architectural Review Intern, you will work closely with the Director of Design Review and community leadership to capture and organize lot-specific construction, renovation, and design history. This role is hands-on and research-focused, offering you an opportunity to apply your architectural education in a real-world HOA and residential design context. You will interview the Director of Design Review using a structured questionnaire, review existing lot files, and enter all data into HOA Life™, the Association’s management platform. Your work will create the first comprehensive digital catalog of the community’s architectural history. Key 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. Requirements Qualifications 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. Ability to read and understand architectural/landscape drawings (preferred but not required). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently with guidance. Learning Opportunities 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.

Responsibilities

The Architectural Review Intern will assist in documenting and preserving the architectural history of the community's lots. This includes conducting interviews, reviewing existing files, and entering data into the management platform.