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Summer 2021 Internship

This position is for a Summer 2021 Internship with Flenker Land Architecture Consultants, LLC (FLAC), at their office which is located approximately 20 minutes north of the Quad Cities (Davenport, Iowa).   This internship offers on the job training in all aspects of the Landscape Architectural field in a small office environment, including working with communities through the firm's participation in the national award winning Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning program.

The internship is designed to expose students to a professional planning and design studio environment, with particular focus on urban placemaking, material research, community planning and design, as well as various professional environmental service tasks.


Compensation & Travel

Salary: Hourly, with hourly wage rate to commensurate with
             experience; no benefits.

Length of Internships: 8, 10 or 12 weeks

Travel: Occasional travel to project sites and
             meetings will be required.  Overnight stays
             are not anticipated.
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Start Date: June 1, 2021, possibly earlier depending on successful candidates availability and FLAC's project schedules

Application Requirements

  •  Students pursuing degrees in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Community & Regional Planning, or other closely related fields are encouraged to apply.  

  • Preference will be given to 4th | 5th year and graduate students, as well as new college graduates.

  • Working knowledge of: Sketch Up | AutoCad | Adobe Suite | MS Office Suite | ESRI ArcGIS

  • Strong understanding of core landscape architecture skills (i.e.: grading, construction knowledge, hardscape and plant materials). 

  • Possess exceptional graphic and digital production skills - the ability to produce high-quality computer models and renderings is preferred.

  • Positive attitude; thorough understanding of the English language and excellent communication skills (both oral and written).

  • Desire to learn; ability to work effectively both independently and with others; strong leadership qualities and ability to follow directions and meet deadlines.

  • Flexibility and ability to work remotely - must have access to internet of sufficient speed.

Questions?

Please direct any questions you have about this position to: mflenker@flenkerlandarchitects.com - Subject: "Questions on Summer 2021 Internship"

For Consideration:

Submit the following information to our office ​no later than Friday , March 5, 2021 by e-mail at:
        mflenker@flenkerlandarchitects.com - Subject: "Summer 2021 Internship Application". 

IMPORTANT: Electronic files shall be in PDF format and no larger than 6 MB.  

1.) Current resume, indicating experience / degree program, anticipated degree completion date, GPA, special skills and interests
2) Hard copy or digital PDF demonstrating your portfolio of work - if group projects are submitted, clearly indicate what work you
    have done.  Please note that no submitted documents will be returned.
3) Contact information for a minimum of 2 professional references (professors are acceptable).  Contact information should include
     their phone number and e-mail.
4) Your contact information, which should include e-mail address, phone number and mailing address.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule interviews the week of  March 8, 2020.  All candidates selected for an interview will be done virtually.
Phone: 563-225-2255
29476  240th Avenue
Long Grove, Iowa   52756

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  • About Us
    • Contact Us
  • What We Do
  • PROJECTS
    • Landscape Architecture
    • Planning
    • Environmental
    • Specialty
  • What's New?
  • Opportunities
    • Summmer 2023 Internship