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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Madison

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Landscape Architecture program, skilled in Sketchup/CAD, able to hand sketch, and perform outdoor planting and maintenance tasks.
  • You will maintain gardens, identify weeds, water plants, manage exhibit lighting, design spaces, and update planting plans using CAD while performing various related tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program or Master in Landscape Architecture program.
  • Working knowledge of Sketchup/3D modeling and CAD and willingness to learn new software.
  • Hand sketching skills to communicate design ideas.
  • Ability to install plantings and perform outdoor landscape maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform tasks including weeding, pruning, deadheading, planting, mulching and turf care.
  • Learn to properly identify weeds and implement control methods.
  • Provide supplemental watering of newly installed plants and containers.
  • Clean and monitor exhibit lighting to make sure they are performing as designed.
  • Perform additional duties as requested.
  • Design approximately 2-3 spaces, which may include:
  • Outdoor exhibit spaces and installations
  • Furnishings for plazas and other garden spaces
  • Plant bed areas for installation during the current or following season
  • Implement sustainable planting design practices
  • Update overall park planting plan in CAD.

FAQs

What are the hours for the Alumni Park Intern position?

The internship will run from May 2025 through October 2025, requiring 15-20 hours of work per week.

What are the essential functions of the internship?

Essential functions include maintenance and operations tasks such as weeding, pruning, planting, and performing site design and planting design tasks.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program or Master in Landscape Architecture program, with a working knowledge of Sketchup/3D modeling, CAD, and hand sketching skills.

Will I receive training in site and exhibit design?

Yes, the internship provides experience in site and exhibit design as part of the essential functions.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is on-site at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association's location at 650 Lake Street, Madison, WI.

Is the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, WFAA values diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where all staff members and constituents feel respected and have opportunities to thrive.

Will I be working with other people during the internship?

Yes, you will collaborate with WFAA staff, other interns, local design and maintenance partners, and landscape architects from POPLAND Studio.

Are there any additional duties beyond the essential functions?

Yes, interns may be asked to perform additional duties as requested during the course of their internship.

Is the internship paid?

The job description does not specify if the internship is paid; you may need to inquire directly with WFAA for that information.

Can I apply if I am not currently enrolled in a Landscape Architecture program?

No, applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor or Master in Landscape Architecture program to qualify for this internship.

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The Wisconsin Alumni Association® is your connection to UW-Madison. Since 1861, we’ve been enriching the lives of UW alumni — keeping you connected to your alma mater and fellow Badgers. WAA is a division of the Wisconsin Foundation & Alumni Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The support of dues-paying WAA members makes it possible to serve all alumni worldwide. WFAA is always interested in recruiting talented and committed individuals to fill open positions. Whether working in development, stewardship, alumni relations, administration, information technology, marketing, communications, or finance, we are passionate about what we do. We know that our work with donors, alumni, and campus partners helps ensure that students can obtain a world-class education and lead to the university’s next great discovery. We offer competitive salary and benefits in an environment that is inspiring, creative, and respectful.