Landscape Architecture Intern
Landscape Architect/Designer Intern
DESCRIPTION
Essencia Air seeks a Landscape Architect Intern to work directly with the Operations Manager and other departments on multiple phases of projects. The projects include the design of Vertical and rooftop gardens for academic institutions, workplace environments, and landscape master plans for private and public clients in Miami-Date and Broward County.
Responsibilities
- Performs routine architectural assignments which may include drafting and design development
- Responsible for correcting and updating drawings
- Works on multiple projects and collaborates with team members
- Ability to be a team player as well as work independently
- Have diligent follow-through on every task assigned
- Be a resourceful self-starter
- Performs calculations and basic analytical tasks
- Conducts research for the project team
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
- Participate in Sip & Succulent Workshops, Markets, & Plant Installation Projects
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in landscape architecture
- Creative, Driven, Friendly
- Superb written and verbal skills (not shy on the phone!)
- Bilingual is a plus
- Ability to prioritize while multitasking
- Ability to balance productivity with high quality of work
- Natural desire to provide excellent, hands-on customer service
- Detail and process-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills
- At least 2 terms of prior internship or work experience in any field
Working Knowledge of (or similar):
- Adobe Creative Suite: In-Design, Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong CAD skills – Google Sketch up a major plus
- Revit a plus
- Rendering Capabilities: 3ds Max, V-Ray, etc. a plus
- Strong Graphic Design skills
- Written and oral communication skills, STRONG ENGLISH SKILLS REQUIRED
COMPENSATION
Unpaid Internship. Receive Credit Hours Towards Your Major & Work Experience. Part-Time.
Undergraduate Avg. 8 to 10 Hours Per Week.
Graduate Avg. 20 Hours Per week
FUN fact
First Online plant Boutique in Miami, Florida to raise awareness on the healing benefits of NASA Approved indoor plants! Est. 2017
MENTOR
Liz Durozel, MBA
Chapman Graduate School of Business 17'
INTERNSHIP LENGTH(MINIMUM)
1 Semester or up to 5 Months
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME
- Students will develop technical and knowledge-based skills in the required areas of study.
- Students will use technical and basic learned knowledge to collaborate, solve problems and then articulate conclusions.
- Students shall develop effective communication skills and demonstrate the ability to present ideas with clarity to an appropriate audience.
- Students will connect and build relationships with external groups in the appropriate fields of study.