​WORK AT HNP

INTERNSHIP

HNP landscape architecture is seeking internship applications from students and recent graduates.  Interns work alongside the rest of the staff in all phases of the design process.  Throughout the internship period, it is our desire to expose the intern to as many project types, skills, clients, and conversations as possible.  
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Desired Qualities

• Eager - to learn, to help, to experience  
• Organized - Ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines
• Effective Communicator - Communicate and interact with staff and clients
• Representative - Positive voice and activity for LA profession and HNP
• Versatile - Desire to work on all phases of the design process and all landscape architecture types, including: site analysis, site design, planting plans, presentations, schematic and design development, estimation, contract documentation and construction observation.
• Punctual - On time, reliable to meet agreed-upon work schedule
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Required Qualifications

• Seeking Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from accredited institution, Min. 2 years of study
• Portfolio of student work
• Growing knowledge of plants, irrigation, grading, and drainage
• Experience in CAD, Adobe CS, Sketchup
• Min. 3 month availability, 6-12 month assignments are possible
• International Students - Must supply proper documentation for legal employment
• Ability to reside and work in Birmingham, AL
• Schedule that permits min. 4 hour work day, min 20 hours/wk

 Responsibility Breakdown
45%   Production Drawings / Details  
15%   Conceptual design
15%   Research (Tech, Design, Code, History)
10%   Client and Project Management
10%   Random Help (being honest...)
5%     Portfolio / Social Media Management

​Compensation
Hourly rate commensurate with experience

​Benefits
As an hourly employee, benefits are not available, BUT some perks include: 

• Flexible scheduling
• Travel reimbursements as required
• Opportunity for full time employment after internship
• Attendance to local ASLA meetings, lunch and learns, and other experiential learning will be provided as available. 
• Housing accommodation assistance depending on need/timeframe/availability

Application
No phone calls please. Submit PDF cover letter, resume and portfolio as well as any questions to: Leigh Isom, leigh@hnpsiteplan.com