ARCHITECTURE INTERN

Job Title : Architecture Intern

Location : Igatpuri, Maharashtra (NavGurukul HQ Project)

Duration : 3 months (Full Time Internship)

About Navgurukul

Navgurukul is a nonprofit focused on empowering youth through innovative education and community-driven initiatives. We are currently building our new headquarters in Igatpuri and seek a passionate architecture intern to join our team.

About The Project

NavGurukul's Igatpuri campus project is designed to provide a mindful, inclusive residential and workspace for its growing team, primarily alumni from underserved backgrounds, to foster collaboration, spiritual practice, and learning. Located on a 2-acre site near the Dhamma Giri Vipassana center in the Western Ghats, the campus is meant to incorporate meditation halls, dormitories, workspaces, and essential facilities built with local materials and vernacular architecture, emphasizing sustainability, modesty, and passive climate responsiveness. The facility supports short-term residencies and community living with a focus on frugal, service-oriented design, enabling NavGurukul to strengthen team coordination and deepen regular contemplative routines aligned with its mission of digital inclusion, empowerment, and social impact. More details available at Igatpuri HQ NG Brief.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptualising and designing architectural plans for the HQ building.
• Support the senior architects and project team during site visits and construction phases.
• Prepare detailed drawings, 3D models, and presentations using architecture software.
• Conduct research and gather data on building materials, sustainability practices, and regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, contractors, and designers.
• Help maintain and update project documentation and schedules.

Skills And Qualifications

What You Will Gain

Compensation

Be a vital part of Navgurukul's journey as we craft a space that embodies hope, learning, and growth. This internship isn't just about designing buildings, it's about shaping dreams, creating community, and leaving a meaningful mark that lasts beyond bricks!

Skills Required

Construction Methods, Autocad, Revit, Sketchup