Landscape Architecture Intern

Job Description:

Landscape Architecture Intern

Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Des Moines Parks and Recreation Development and Planning Division is seeking 4th year Landscape Architecture students for a spring semester internship. The internship will be part time during the semester with the option to transition into a part time summer employment or full time for half the summer. 400 total hours are available over the spring and summer at $17.00 per hour. Interns will be expected to work in the office at 1551 E Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Des Moines Iowa.

The Development and Planning Division is a full-service Landscape Architecture office. We engage in every aspect of the creative process including ideation, concept creation, public input, analysis, schematic drawings, construction documentation, project management, and long-term maintenance of all of our projects. Projects range from aquatics, landscape and land sculpting, storm water management, pedestrian circulation, playgrounds, shelters, and more. More information about who we are and what we do can be found on our website https://www.dsm.city/departments/parks_recreation/about/planning/index.php

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen;
• Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility; If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required.

Required Special Qualifications

• This position requires the individual be engaged in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited college or university with completion of at least 2 years (30 semester hours) of coursework with an emphasis in community and regional planning, architecture, landscape architecture or related field; OR
• A recent graduate (within the past 12 months) from an accredited college or university with a degree in Community and Regional Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field.

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

Participate in a variety of projects, such as:

• Conduct field visits and document site conditions;
• Observe and interview park and trail users for survey projects;
• Conduct research, develop metrics, and analyze data;
• Prepare written information, maps and graphics for reports and presentations;
• Participate in work sessions to discuss problems and develop design solutions;
• Draft written descriptions of issues, project background, and proposals;
• Creation of 2D and 3D graphics, both hand and digitally rendered;
• Additional related duties as assigned.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 11/19/2025 4:00 PM Central

Salary:

$17.00 Hourly