Landscape Design Intern
Arterra Landscapes is a local, family owned landscape design/build company that works closely with clients to create their ideal outdoor space.
We design and build creative four season gardens, pollinator friendly plantings, productive vegetable gardens, patios, walkways, retaining walls, and stormwater solutions such as dry creeks and rain gardens.
We use environmentally friendly, low impact practices like erosion control, stormwater control, invasive species removal, and native plants. Our staff is thoroughly trained in the critical technical skills to properly install and maintain landscapes.
Position Overview:
Arterra Landscapes offers a comprehensive Landscape Design internship program designed to give students on-site experience working with clients, developing landscape plans, sourcing project materials and contributing to project installation on residential properties.
Responsibilities of the role:
- Accompany landscape designers to consultations and take field notes, measurements and site photos
- Organize site notes and photos in the company’s shared database
- Help create digitally rendered landscape plans in Adobe Illustrator including rain gardens, bayscaping, outdoor carpentry, hardscaping and stormwater systems
- Create design files and proposals to present to clients
- Learn about best stormwater management practices, native plant identification, and landscape design
- Assist in sourcing high quality materials including trees, shrubs, perennial plants and stone from multiple vendors
- General administrative tasks
Desired Skills:
- Pursuing degree in Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture or strong interest in plants and landscape design
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and positive attitude
- Reliable transportation
- Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn
Location: 3000 Oak Drive Kensington, MD 20895
Hours: 12-16 in-person hours/week
Duration: 10-12 weeks
Application instructions: Interested candidates please email resume, cover letter and available start date to team@arterralandscapes.com