Internships

 

This page is for paid internship opportunities in Landscape Architecture. To have your internship opportunity posted, please email landscapearchitecture@calpoly.edu with a link to the job description, including salary information and how to apply.

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.

 

SiteWorkshop

Summer Intern

Location(s): Seattle, WA
Contact Name: Jim Keller
Contact Email: jimk@siteworkshop.net
Salary Range: $30/hr, full time for 10 weeks

JOB DESCRIPTION - https://www.siteworkshop.net/contact

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in an accredited landscape architecture program.
• Ability to commit to 10 weeks full-time employment, with an hourly wage of $30.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Rhino, and/or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to work both independently and in groups.

HOW TO APPLY
If you’re interested in joining the team for the summer, tell us why. We hope to get a sense of who you are, what motivates you, how you work, and your long-term goals. Please send a packaged PDF including a cover letter with a paragraph stating why you are interested in working in the field of landscape architecture, a resume, and work samples to work@siteworkshop.net. Please keep file sizes to 10 MB and 12 pages max. We ask that you don’t send links to download your materials—just send a PDF attachment.

Posted Friday, April 17, 2026

Barefoot

Summer Intern

Location(s): Santa Ynez/Santa Barbara, CA
Contact Name: Jessica Harlin
Contact Email: info@barefoot-design.com
Salary Range: $17/hr, 20-40 hrs/wk, 8-12 wks (flexible with academic schedule)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Barefoot Design is a small landscape architecture studio focused on high-end residential work. We are seeking a summer intern to support active projects while gaining direct exposure to professional practice. This internship is structured to provide experience across multiple phases of work, including design development, documentation, and construction coordination. The intern will work directly with the principal and receive regular feedback and guidance.

Read more for Responsibilities and Qualifications.

Website: www.barefoot-design.net 

HOW TO APPLY Send your resume, portfolio (max 10MB) to info@barefoot-design.net. 

Posted Thursday, April 16, 2026