Physical Plant Landscape Architecture Intern
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, University Park | |
| 201 Old Main (Show on map) | |
 Dec 17, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Penn State's 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 University's 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 University's 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:
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 OPPInternCommittee@psu.edu BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. 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 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines | |