Creative Landscape Design Intern – Commercial Projects

Green Summit Landscape Management LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

Green Summit Landscape Management LLC in Albuquerque is offering a Summer 2027 Landscape Design Intern position. This office-based internship provides hands-on experience developing landscape plans, plant selections, and design concepts for commercial properties.

You will work with a design team to create proposals, materials lists, and documentation, visit sites, revise designs per client feedback, and learn landscape software while gaining practical exposure to Southwestern climate

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, Horticulture, Environmental Design, or a related field
• Strong interest in landscape design and the green industry
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of plants and landscape materials
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working with computers and learning new software
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn and accept feedback
• Previous landscape design, horticulture, drafting, or related experience is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of landscape designs and plans for commercial properties
• Help create planting plans, landscape layouts, and design concepts
• Research and select appropriate plant material based on site conditions, aesthetics, maintenance requirements, and water needs
• Assist with plant identification and developing plant palettes appropriate for the New Mexico climate
• Help prepare landscape proposals, material lists, estimates, and project documentation
• Assist with drafting, revisions, and presentation materials
• Work with Account Managers, Field Operations Managers, and landscape crews to ensure designs are practical and implementable
• Participate in site visits and property walks to gather information and evaluate existing landscape conditions
• Make revisions to designs based on client feedback and project requirements
• Organize and maintain design files, plans, plant information, and project documentation
• Assist with other design and administrative projects as needed

Skills

Landscape design

Communication

Organization

Software literacy

Creativity

Attention to detail

Plant knowledge

Education

Landscape Architecture / related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

LandFX

Microsoft Office

Drafting software

Job description

Green Summit Landscape Management LLC in Albuquerque is offering a Summer 2027 Landscape Design Intern position. This office-based internship provides hands-on experience developing landscape plans, plant selections, and design concepts for commercial properties.

You will work with a design team to create proposals, materials lists, and documentation, visit sites, revise designs per client feedback, and learn landscape software while gaining practical exposure to Southwestern climate