Careers
Communications Intern (Full-time, Summer 2020)
ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture
Public Relations and Communications
Senior Communications Manager
Status:
Full-time, Summer (June - August)
Nature of the Position: The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) seeks a full-time summer communications intern. The intern will research and update ASLA’s sustainable design resource guides, create case studies on resilient design, and write weekly posts on landscape architecture and related topics for The Dirt blog.
Responsibilities:
- The internship is full-time Monday through Friday for 10 weeks, from June through August.
- The intern will research and update resource guides on livable and healthy communities and other topics.
- The intern will provide communications support for the Smart Policies for a Changing Climate project, including creating case studies on resilient landscape design.
- The intern will create original weekly content for The Dirt, covering projects, events, and new publications.
- The intern will also have the opportunity to attend educational and networking events at the National Building Museum, Harvard University’s Dumbarton Oaks, and other museums and think tanks in Washington, D.C.
- Other communications projects may come up as well.
Preferred Background/Experience
Requirements:
- Current enrollment in a Master’s program in landscape architecture.
- Excellent writing skills. The intern must be able to write clearly for a general audience.
- Excellent photographic composition and editing skills.
- Proven research skills and ability to quickly evaluate the quality and relevance of resources.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact graciously with busy staff members and outside experts.
- Working knowledge of Photoshop, WordPress, and Microsoft Office suite.
“Collaboration is at the heart of our work; our operations are transparent and our atmosphere is healthy and fun”
Richard Winston III
ASLA Human Resources Manager
ASLA is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture. ASLA values are dedication, excellence, integrity, leadership, and stewardship. The ASLA culture is collaborative, member-focused, accountable, responsible, and volunteer-supported. The organization embraces the “Baldrige Excellence Framework” – an integrated leadership and performance management system.
A leader in environmental sustainability, ASLA is headquartered in a state-of-the-art facility designed to achieve LEED Platinum and WELL Building Standard Gold. The Center for Landscape Architecture features a green roof, landscaped patio, flexible meeting/event space, collaboration spaces, and advanced lighting, air quality, and A/V systems. The building is located one-and-a-half blocks from the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station serving the Red, Yellow, and Green Lines. ASLA has received awards for its employee wellness programs and is recognized as a Best Workplace for Commuters.
“Great mission, members, and work environment”
Brad McKee
Editor in Chief
Landscape Architecture Magazine
About ASLAFounded in 1899, The American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 15,000 members in 49 professional chapters and 82 student chapters. The Society has a staff of 50 and annual revenues of $12.9 million. The Society’s mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and fellowship.
Sustainability has been part of ASLA’s mission since its founding and is an overarching value that informs all of the Society’s programs and operations. ASLA has been a leader in demonstrating the benefits of green infrastructure and resilient development practices through the creation of its own green roof, co-development of the SITES® Rating System, and the creation of publicly-accessible sustainable design resources.
The ASLA Fund is the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of ASLA, supported by the tax-deductible contributions of ASLA members and other individuals and organizations, and committed to the careful stewardship and artful design of our cultural and natural environment. The Fund’s mission is to expand the body of knowledge of the landscape architecture profession and increase public understanding of environmental and land-use issues and principles. Its work supports public and professional education and outreach, professional and student award programs, and special projects that provide real-world demonstrations of core values like the Center for Landscape Architecture and Chinatown Green Street.
ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture
How to ApplyPlease send cover letter, CV, two writing samples (no more than 2 pages each) to jgreen@asla.org by end of day, Friday, March 29.
Phone interviews will be conducted with finalists the week of April 1 and selection will be made the following week.
The 10-week internship offers a $4,500 stipend. ASLA can also work with the interns to attain academic credit for the internship.