ARCH/DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS

Building U; United States; On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Building U is offering a paid summer internship for high school students from Boston Public Schools. This six-week program provides hands-on experience in architecture, enabling students to work on real design projects at local firms.

Participants will enhance their technical skills, explore architectural landmarks, and develop a design portfolio, paving the way for future career opportunities in design.

Qualifications

• Must be current student at Boston Public School high school; rising 10th grade through newly graduated 12th graders eligible.

Responsibilities

• Participate in professional firms directly contributing to real design projects.
• Learn industry-standard tools and participate in team meetings.
• Explore Boston’s architectural landmarks through guided tours.

Job description

Program Length: 6 weeks in the summer. Internship fair is held in April while the internship runs from July to August.

Sponsor: Boston Society of Architects in partnership with Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) and Boston Public Schools Mayor’s Summer Jobs Program

Location:Local Architecture Firms around Boston

Admissions Requirements:

• Must be current student at Boston Public School high school; rising 10th grade through newly graduated 12th graders eligible

Admissions Deadline:

• Opens mid to end of February; selection interviews occur April–May; final placements by June.

Highlight: Looking for an architecture internship that offers real-world experience? The Boston Society for Architecture’s Summer Design Internship is a paid, six-week architecture internship designed for Boston Public School high school students, offering hands‑on learning at top firms across the city. From Monday to Thursday, participants in the architecture internship are placed directly into professional firms where they contribute to real design projects, learn industry‑standard tools, and participate in team meetings. On Fridays, students explore Boston’s architectural landmarks through guided tours and design‑focused activities, gaining insight into how architecture shapes cities and lives. Whether you’re interested in sustainable buildings, interior design, or urban planning, this architecture internship helps you build technical skills, unlock creative thinking, and develop a professional mindset. Interns also begin crafting design portfolios—a key stepping stone for future applications and careers in design. You’ll leave this experience with practical knowledge, stronger communication skills, and a network of mentors in Boston’s design community. If you’re a high school student passionate about the built environment, this architecture internship could be the perfect first step.