Internships

2026 Summer Intern — Communications and Design:

Wolf Josey Landscape Architects is now accepting applications for Summer 2026 interns. We believe great design comes from great collaboration. Interns play an active role in our studio as researchers, designers, and critical thinkers. Within our holistic and hands-on studio culture, interns will engage in work across all stages of the design process and receive mentorship across a wide range of tasks.

We are seeking a designer with a knack for communication who is interested in shaping thoughtful conversations around urban, garden, and campus landscapes. This is a communications-forward internship; we anticipate interns spending over 50% of their time on communications work. You should expect to take ownership over organizing and producing cohesive, compelling graphics and written narratives. Strong graphic design, writing, and project management skills are essential.

Communications Work

Interns will lead projects to develop key communications and marketing materials. Tasks may include:

  • Collaborating with principals and designers on project development

  • Contributing to the design of project-specific interpretation and signage

  • Producing award submission packages, including new and updated graphics and text

  • Creating social media posts and new website content

Design Work

Interns will contribute to residential, institutional, and public projects. The office will have a number of local projects under construction this summer. This will be a unique opportunity to spend time on active construction sites, learning the ins and outs of construction administration. Tasks may include:

  • Design research and concept development

  • Design studies and materials research

  • Graphic production for client presentations

  • Redlines on construction drawings

  • 3D modeling and visualization

Essential Qualifications:

  • Pursuit of landscape architecture (or architecture) degree is encouraged but not required

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, and MS Office

  • Strong graphic, written communication, and project management skills

  • Technical proficiency, attention to detail, and problem solving ability

Time Commitment:

  • In person, approximately 10 weeks between May and August (we are flexible to alternative arrangements for the right candidate)

  • 40 hours per week

  • Monday-Friday between 9 am - 5:30 pm

What We Offer:

  • You will participate in weekly, office-wide plant walks or tech sessions

  • Thoughtful portfolio review and feedback

  • Dedicated mentor and structured check-in meetings (mentorship will include guidance on construction documentation, AutoCAD office standards, and general professional feedback)

  • A collaborative, small-studio environment with close interaction across the entire team

  • Competitive hourly compensation

Application Deadline:

  • March 8, 2026

About Wolf Josey Landscape Architects:
Wolf Josey is located in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. We are a woman owned business with a deep appreciation for the mid-Atlantic and Southern landscapes. With the belief that all landscapes are important contributors to a community and the environment, we bring our values of design and ecological responsibility to every project regardless of scale.

Currently on the boards is a contemporary art museum addition, an urban park for the native tribes of Virginia, 11 acre public park and spring restoration project in central Virginia, and various projects within the historic cores of the University of Virginia and University of North Carolina

 
 

Application Requirements

Submit the following in PDF format (< 10mb) via email: 

  • Cover letter 

  • Resume  

  • Portfolio  

Email with subject “Internship   |   First & Last Name” to  info@wolfjosey.com 
 
No phone calls please