Physical Plant Landscape Architecture Intern
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn States Office of Physical Plant Planning Deign & Properties (PDP) Department is seeking landscape architecture students as interns for Summer 2026. The primary mission of this group is to promote wise stewardship of the Universitys physical assets and to provide responsive high quality and creative planning & design solutions as well as project oversight for both exterior and interior spaces in support of the Universitys mission.
Core responsibilities include master planning architectural design and oversight interior space planning and programming landscape architectural design and oversight exterior and interior signage and managing University real estate.
Based on the applicants backgrounds and interests the successful candidates will assist staff landscape architects with a wide variety of tasks some of which may include:
- site reconnaissance & research
- design conceptualization & development
- project design meetings & job conferences
- graphic design & production
- documentation & database management
- construction observation
Excellent visual verbal and interpersonal communication skills are important along with experience using drafting GIS modeling and graphics software. Plant knowledge and hand drawing skills are a plus but not necessary.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter resume and two reference letters. Applications will be accepted through January 31 2026.
During the fall and spring semesters interns may work up to 20 hours a week. During the summer interns are expected to work 40 hours a week. Internship is located at University Park with compensation of $16 per hour for undergraduate and $17 per hour for graduate.
Questions regarding the OPP Intern Program please contact OPP Intern Committee at
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
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Intern
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