Intern - Capital Projects Department

Cranbrook Educational Community; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cranbrook Educational Community in Bloomfield Hills, MI is seeking a part‑time Intern for the Capital Projects Department to assist with drafting and facilities tasks. The role is about 20 hours per week, 8am–4pm, starting October 2026 for 12–16 weeks at $20/hour.

Responsibilities include updating AutoCAD drawings, taking measurements, answering calls, and filing. Travel around campus is required; a Michigan driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year architectural drafting experience.
• College student pursuing a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or Drafting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update/modify AutoCAD drawings and measurements.
• Answer incoming calls and assist with filing as needed.

Skills

Architectural drafting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Engineering/Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

39221 Woodward Avenue
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304, USA

Description

Intern – Capital Projects Department

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community (CEC) is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre‑K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu .

The Intern opportunity is a temporary, part‑time position, working approximately 20 hours per week. The hours are flexible between the hours of 8am and 4pm, Monday-Friday. The position will start inOctober 2026 and run for 12-16 weeks. The rate of pay is $20/hour.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Capital Projects team with a variety of tasks including updating/modifying AutoCAD drawings, taking measurements of spaces, answering incoming phone calls, and occasional filing.
• Traveling around campus is required, and personal transportation will be needed during the winter months.

Requirements:

• A high school degree or GED is required. A college student working towards a degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or Drafting and Design is preferred.
• A minimum of one-year Architectural drafting experience.
• Computer proficiency in Word and Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based
• Light lifting may be required.
• Requires a valid Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and a unique environment that values collaboration.

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