AI Strategy & Innovation Intern (Houston, TX)

Location: Flexible / Remote-Friendly Duration: 10–12 Weeks · Summer 2025 Compensation: Paid — Competitive hourly rate or stipend, negotiable by experience Level: Open to all — undergraduate, graduate, and early-career candidates welcome About Aspire Fine Homes Aspire Fine Homes is a luxury residential builder committed to crafting exceptional homes in the most sought-after communities. We don't just build homes — we build experiences, neighborhoods, and lasting value. As we grow, we're investing in the tools, systems, and intelligence that will define how we operate for the next decade. Opportunity This is a high-impact, project-driven role at the intersection of artificial intelligence, real estate strategy, and business operations. You'll work directly with leadership to design and deploy AI-powered tools, surface market intelligence, and streamline how we build, sell, and communicate — with real deliverables that ship. If you're energized by combining cutting-edge AI tools with real business problems in the luxury real estate space, this is your summer. What You'll Work On Custom AI Application — Design and prototype a proprietary AI tool tailored to Aspire's unique workflows — from client intake to project delivery — built around how we actually operate. Process Automation & Scale — Map our current operations, identify bottlenecks, and implement AI-assisted automations that allow our team to do more with less friction and greater consistency. Sales & Customer Communication — Develop a streamlined, AI-enhanced sales pipeline and communication system — from first inquiry through closing and beyond — that elevates the client experience at every touchpoint. Market Research & Competitive Analysis — Build repeatable research frameworks using AI tools to track competitors, buyer trends, and market positioning in real time. Deliver insights leadership can act on. MLS Data Intelligence — Access and analyze local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data to identify high-opportunity build locations, emerging submarkets, and shifts in buyer demand. Product & Pricing Strategy — Synthesize land availability, buyer demand, and comparable sales data into actionable recommendations on what to build, where to build it, and how to price it competitively. Who We're Looking For AI fluency — comfortable with tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, or similar, and excited to push them further than most people do Real estate curiosity — interest or coursework in real estate, urban planning, economics, business, or data analytics Clear communication — able to translate complex AI outputs into plain-language recommendations for a non-technical audience Self-direction — can own a project from brief to delivery with minimal hand-holding Strong writing — can explain ideas clearly in a slide, a document, or a one-pager Familiarity with MLS platforms or real estate market fundamentals is a plus, not a requirement No-code or low-code experience is a plus (Zapier, Make, Notion AI, Airtable, etc.) What You'll Gain Direct mentorship from company leadership — your work will be presented, reviewed, and taken seriously A portfolio of real AI tools and strategies deployed at a live luxury real estate company Deep exposure to residential development, land acquisition, and luxury home sales cycles Hands‑on experience building repeatable systems using frontier AI tools Flexible schedule and remote‑friendly structure — we care about output, not clock-watching Potential for continued engagement or a full‑time opportunity based on performance Academic credit arrangements available if required by your institution Compensation & Details Paid position — competitive hourly rate or project stipend, negotiable based on experience 10–12 week summer engagement Flexible hours, remote‑friendly All experience levels considered Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Aspire Fine Homes