Professional Positions

Email: landscapearchitecture@calpoly.edu

Phone: 805.756.1319

 

City of Anaheim

Parks Services Supervisor

Location(s): Anaheim, CA
Contact Name: JJ Jimenez
Contact Email: JJimenez@anaheim.net
Contact Phone: 714-765-5155
Salary Range: $75,166.00 - $112,748.00 annually

Apply online by Monday, December 1, 2025 at 5:00pm

Website: governmentjobs.com

Job Description:

The City of Anaheim Community Services Department seeks an experienced Parks Services Supervisor. The Parks Services Supervisor oversees and guides the work of park maintenance employees and contractors in the installation, improvements and maintenance of landscaped areas and amenities in parks, parkways, around city buildings and other landscaped city facilities.

Candidates must possess four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction and maintenance of park and recreational facilities. Candidates must also possess a valid Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment and a City Fork Lift Operator Certification within six months of employment.

Review the full job description with this link.

Posted Friday, November 21st 2025

SLA Inc.

Project coordinator

Location(s): Los Angeles, CA
Contact Name: Jessie Salazar
Contact Email: office@sla-la.com
Contact Phone: 310-529-2291
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Website: https://sla-losangeles.com/

Job Description:

We’re looking for a passionate and creative Project Coordinator to join our 
Design-Build team in Bell Gardens, CA.

At SLA, we don’t just design landscapes — we build futures.
SLA is a Design-Build Social Enterprise transforming schoolyards, 
streetscapes, and open spaces across Southeast Los Angeles. Our work connects 
environmental justice with economic opportunity, helping formerly 
incarcerated individuals and people with barriers to employment build 
meaningful careers through our pre-apprenticeship and union partnership 
programs.

Over the last five years, SLA has brought to life more than 60 green 
schoolyard projects across Los Angeles County — turning asphalt into 
vibrant outdoor learning environments that inspire students, strengthen 
communities, and improve local ecosystems.

This role will work primarily on CAL FIRE–funded green schoolyard projects 
that have been awarded to SLA Inc., supporting the design, coordination, and 
construction of transformative outdoor spaces. These projects remove asphalt, 
plant trees, and create sustainable, nature-rich environments that enhance 
both student well-being and community resilience.

As a Project Coordinator, you’ll help lead these efforts — managing 
everything from community engagement and conceptual design to construction 
documentation and on-site coordination. You’ll play a key role in turning 
ideas into living landscapes that inspire students and open career pathways 
for local residents.

Position Highlights:
  Location: Bell Gardens, CA
  Type: Full-Time | $60,000 per year
  Department: Design-Build
  Reports to: Project Manager

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (required)
• 1–2 years of experience in landscape design, documentation, or coordination
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Land F/X is a big plus!)
• Passion for green design, community engagement, and workforce development

Benefits include:
Health insurance (after 3 months)
PTO and paid holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and impact

At SLA, your designs don’t just get built — they change lives. You’ll 
join a passionate team reshaping what sustainability and equity look like in 
Los Angeles — one schoolyard, one tree, and one career at a time.

How to Apply: 

Send your resume, portfolio, and short cover letter to office@sla-la.com

Posted Tuesday, November 4th 2025

SpaceX

spaceport designer (landscape architect)

Location(s): Brownsville, TX
Contact Name: Grace Howard
Contact Email: grace.howard@spacex.com
Contact Phone: 310-363-6000
Salary Range: TBD

Website: www.spacex.com

Job Description:
As a member of the Starbase Development team, you will be directly 
responsible for designing outdoor environments across a variety of 
residential, commercial, and industrial areas. You will directly manage all 
phases of projects from concept development through execution. You will work 
with a group of elite engineers and construction project managers across 
multiple disciplines to build out the Starbase campus as the gateway to Mars. 
This position is based in Starbase, Texas (Brownsville/South Padre Island 
Area).

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with stakeholders and end users to design and build aesthetic and functional outdoor spaces, including landscaping, hardscaping, and other civil and architectural projects across the site, including managing all phases of the project from planning to final delivery
• Design landscapes that are suitable to south Texas and the microclimate within Starbase, with attention to details on soil conditions, sun and wind exposure, irrigation, and water supply in plant selection
• Develop maintenance plans to accompany landscape designs; review and provide recommendations to improve efficiency of ongoing landscaping maintenance
• Develop and issues landscape, hardscape, lighting, irrigation, grading, and drainage design drawings and documents for projects
• Create drawings, planting details, plant schedules and specifications, and 3D renders for landscaping projects
• Write and manage landscaping installation contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out. Review and support with landscaping maintenance contracts with Facilities team
• Partner with cross-departmental teams to define requirements and derive design details for all functional and utility needs
• Perform project control tasks, including project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control. Design project to meet target budgets
• Resolve design and construction conflicts in the field in real time
• Takes on new projects ad-hoc as the business needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and works autonomously and efficiently in a dynamic team environment

How to Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8220107002

Posted Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

Arterra Landscape Architects

Landscape Architect

Location(s): San Francisco
Contact Name: Hiring Director
Contact Email: careers@arterrasf.com
Contact Phone: 415-861-3100
Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000

Website: www.ArterraSF.com

Job Description:

Arterra specializes in the creation of legacy residential landscapes, from  
urban settings to estates. Applicants should be experienced and interested in  
working on large-scale residential projects.
Arterra is focused on creative exploration and knowledge building and places  
a high importance on mentoring and developing the next generation of  
design-leaders. At Arterra, our landscape architects work directly with the  
senior landscape architects and partners on projects from conceptual design  
through construction.

Landscape Architect Job Description:

• Supports the design vision for each project
• Renders conceptual studies and develops 3D models
• Delivers work product required for design development and construction  
• documents
• Maintains job files (paper and digital)
• Assists in identifying and sourcing materials, colors and finishes

Qualities Desired for This Position:

• Creative, open-minded, innovative thinking, with a sophisticated design eye
• Fluent in conceptual sketching and formal hand drawing
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & Sketch-up, Enscape & Vectorworks
• Knowledge of California plants
• Interest in new/sustainable materials and technologies
• Project management experience a bonus

Candidates Must Meet the Following Criteria to be Considered:

• BA/BS undergraduate
• 5+ years of experience in landscape architecture
• Licensed or in process of licensure
• Familiarity with Mac OS
• Authorized to legally work in the US

Additional Information:

Arterra is dedicated to doing sustainable work and living sustainable lives.  
Support for both of these goals is built into our business model through our  
mentorship of thought leaders, our supportive office culture, and our  
comprehensive benefits package, which include:

• Medical, Dental, and VisionPlans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k plan with company contributions
• 9/80 flex schedule, with every other Friday off

How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio (no more than 10mb) to careers@arterrasf.com. No phone calls please. Arterra is unable to sponsor  
work permits/ visas/ and student visas at this time.

Posted Monday, October, 20th, 2025

The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc.

project manager

Location(s): San Francisco
Contact Name: Morgan Burke
Contact Email: mburke@tgp-inc.com
Contact Phone: 415-317-6224
Salary Range: $85k - $100k

Website: www.tgp-inc.com

Job Description:

The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc. is looking for an energetic project manager to 
join our dynamic and exciting workplace in San Francisco, CA.

Role Description:

As a project manager in the firm you will be asked to actively manage project 
work within the office.  The ideal candidate would have a firm grasp of 
conceptual design and have the ability to work and communicate with 
collaborators to aid in the stakeholder decision making process.  Candidates 
should also have a strong knowledge of landscape construction and detailing, 
as well as the ability to generate planning and construction documentation 
sets.  An understanding of landscape construction materials and California 
plants and adapted species is a requirement.  Understanding of the public 
approval processes in the San Francisco Bay Area is a plus. This role will 
require the ability to synthesize project work into tasks that can be 
delegated to office landscape designers.  Strong communication skills are 
required to verbally manage staff and provide on-going assistance to them as 
the project develops.  Those communication skills are also needed to 
collaborate with outside consultants, city staff members and occasionally 
clients.  The ability to multi-task, maintain deadlines and quality of 
deliverables is critical.  You will work closely with senior level office 
members and provide design assistance and insights on project requirements as 
they evolve.  You will be asked to quickly learn office standards and 
practice for direct implementation into project work.  We are looking for 
someone who is enthusiastic about the profession and is driven to succeed.  
In addition to being a project manager, we are a looking for someone who 
actively looks for professional development opportunities that can be shared 
with the office to enrich our culture.

Qualifications:

•       BSLA, BLA, MLA Required
•       5-8 years working in a landscape architecture design studio required, 
experience working in the Bay Area preferred.
•       Authorized to work in the United States required (H1B/Green Card, Current 
Citizen)
•       Proficient using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam and Adobe Suite required. 
Revit knowledge is a plus
•       California Plant material knowledge required
•       Construction material knowledge required

•       Ability to project manage including:
•       Coordination with outside consultants
•       Understanding of Planning Documentation and Construction Documentation
o       Understanding of project layout, fine grading, planting and construction 
detailing as pertains to construction documentation
•       Attend Project Coordination meetings with ownership and various 
consultants
•       Synthesize project related tasks for dissemination to office landscape 
designers
•       Actively manage office landscape designers for a given project and 
maintain deadlines and deliverables
•       Work closely with Senior Level office members on project requirements and 
provide design assistance
•       Multi-task between several projects at any time

•       Excellent graphic communication skills, including but not limited to hand 
drawing and/or digital.  Must be able to toggle between 2D and 3D settings
•       Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to describe design 
ideas and engage in project related dialogue
•       Ability to self-motivate with exceptional time management skills to deal 
with fast paced, deadline driven environment and multi-tasking
•       Excellent written communication skills for both internal and external 
project communication

We Offer:
•       A hybrid work environment and schedule to provide flexibility for our 
employees.
•       An attractive office location on The Embarcadero waterfront, with 
convenient public transportation options.
•       A team-based work structure to demonstrate our best ideas and work as we 
continue offering superb service to our employees and our clients.
•       Company provided laptop and software needed to perform work.
•       A competitive, starting yearly salary range of $85-100k, depending on 
your capabilities and relevant experience.
•       Bonuses based on candidate and firm’s performance.
•       Health insurance premium coverage, with optional dental and vision plans.
•       Basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, Employer 
contribution to a Health Savings Account, 401k Plan with employer matching, 
transit benefits.
•       Paid personal time off and 7 paid holidays.
•       Professional Development opportunities including seminars, reimbursement 
for certain career-related learning, and professional license renewal fees.

Firm Background:

The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc. is a San Francisco based Landscape 
Architecture and Land Planning Studio devoted to crafting contemporary, 
sustainably built environments for people.

Founded in 1963, our firm has grown into one of the Bay Area’s leaders in 
Landscape Architectural design services, guided by decades of experience that 
shape our values and approach. Our commitment to excellence has fostered 
close relationships with clients, cities and communities and has consistently 
yielded successful projects over the years.

We design for people and our mission is to transform complex sites into 
innovative and engaging environments for them.

The foundation of our approach is to work closely with our clients to bring 
their visions to life.  We seek to seamlessly integrate the landscape design 
with the site context and architectural vision to create cohesive and 
harmonious projects to enrich the lives of people that use them.  We are 
informed by the natural world, allowing us to bolster our environments with 
horticultural structure and design spaces to compliment human use. Throughout 
the process, we strive to be collaborative, dependable, solution-oriented 
partners, committed from the project’s inception to its final installation.

Our studio, located on Pier 9 in San Francisco, is a vibrant workspace that 
fosters collaboration and creativity. We believe the best solutions arise 
from teamwork and camaraderie, enabling our team to tackle even the most 
demanding projects and schedules with ease.

How to Apply: Please submit work samples and resume to office@tgp-inc.com

Posted Friday, September, 26th, 2025