Internships

This page is for paid internship opportunities in Landscape Architecture. To have your internship opportunity posted, please fill out our Job Board Submittal Form.

An internship is required for all Cal Poly students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) degree. The internship course, LA 371, is offered for three units on a Credit/No Credit basis. To learn more about internship requirements, click here.

Internships will be posted as they are received. Postings are uploaded manually at least once or twice a week, depending on the workload in the Landscape Architecture department office. The department may elect to email students directly in lieu of placing a full posting on this site. In that case, only the name and contact information for the company offering the internship will be listed below.

 

Contexto Landscape Design + Build

Design Intern

Location(s): Grover Beach CA
Contact Name: Enrique Guzman
Contact Email: contexto.landscape@gmail.com
Contact Phone: 805-825-1497
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and skill set
Web Site: contextoland.com

Job Description: 

Contexto Landscape Design + Build is excited to offer aspiring landscape architects a paid internship to gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills in the field. As a dynamic and growing design-build firm, we seek a design-oriented intern to join our creative team.

Responsibilities:

• 3D Modeling: Create detailed models using SketchUp to visualize design concepts.
• Rendering: Produce high-quality visualizations with Lumion to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Drafting: Develop base plans and design documents using AutoCAD.
• Presentation Graphics: Design and prepare compelling materials for client and industry presentations using Adobe Suite.

What We Offer:

• Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance in a supportive environment.
• Flexible Schedule: Benefit from a hybrid work schedule that accommodates your needs.
• Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience and skill set.
• Mentorship: Learn from Cal Poly Landscape Architecture alums who are eager to collaborate with you.

Join us at Contexto Landscape Design + Build. Be part of an innovative team
and contribute to exciting projects.

How to Apply:
Send your resume and samples of your work relevant to the job description in
PDF format to: contexto.landscape@gmail.com

Posted Friday, September 6th, 2024

Mariposa County

Planning Internship

Location(s): Mariposa, CA
Contact Name: Will Fassett
Contact Email: wfassett@mariposacounty.org
Contact Phone: 209-742-1246
Salary Range: $16/hour
Web Site: https://www.mariposacounty.org/80/Planning

Job Description: 

The Mariposa County Planning Department has a paid internship position available.  Mariposa County, which is home to Yosemite National Park, is a rural county with no incorporated towns and a population of 17,131. The intern will assist with a variety of tasks while learning about the functions of the divisions that operate within the Planning Department (Current Planning, Community Development and Design, and Graphic Information Systems). This position is meant to provide an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working with mentors in each of the various units that are housed in the Planning Department. If you would like to learn more about Planning, gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and perhaps even seek a future position with us, here is your opportunity! This position is in-person but has flexible hours. Work time will not exceed a total of 360 hours or 15 weeks, and the intern will be compensated at $16/hour.

How to Apply: If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to
Will Fassett (wfassett@mariposacounty.org) and Carol Suggs (csuggs@mariposacounty.org).

Posted Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024