Hands-On Landscape Design Internship (8 Weeks)

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

8-week internship

Direct mentorship

Hands-on experience with real projects

Exposure to integrated design-build-维护

Visit active jobsites and nursery

Networking opportunities

Housing assistance when applicable

Job summary

McHale Landscape Design, Inc. offers hands-on internships that go beyond observing, with mentoring from experienced professionals and real project involvement.

Interns gain exposure across landscape architecture, design, horticulture, and maintenance, including site visits, CAD, plant selection, and client coordination, culminating in teamwork on active jobsites. Our structured program emphasizes growth, professionalism, and networking opportunities, helping you build a path in the landscape

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Junior year or above at the time of the internship.
• In good academic standing.
• Interest in landscape architecture, landscape design, horticulture, or landscape management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Site visits, field measurements, and site analysis.
• Landscape plans and design concepts.
• CAD and other industry design tools.
• Plant selection and landscape materials.
• Collaboration with landscape architects, designers, and production teams.
• Exposure to projects from initial design through installation.
• Client‑focused design and project coordination.

Skills

Curiosity

Dependability

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

Enrolled in accredited college/university

Junior year or above

Tools

CAD

Other design tools

Job description

McHale Landscape Design, Inc. offers hands-on internships that go beyond observing, with mentoring from experienced professionals and real project involvement.

Interns gain exposure across landscape architecture, design, horticulture, and maintenance, including site visits, CAD, plant selection, and client coordination, culminating in teamwork on active jobsites. Our structured program emphasizes growth, professionalism, and networking opportunities, helping you build a path in the landscape