Landscape Design Internship
Employment type: Internship
Application Due Date: April 10, 2026
559 Orchard Lake Road Pon1ac, MI 48341 248-332-6430 goldnerwalsh.com
Summer 2026 Landscape Design Internship
Who are we?
Goldner Walsh is a family-rooted small business commi6ed to our community located in Pon8ac’s historic
district. Built over decades of hands-on work and a genuine love for gardening, we have grown into a close-knit
team that takes pride in both our craB and our company. Our landscape design-build group works closely with
homeowners to turn ideas into 8meless outdoor spaces. While most of our work is residen8al, we also take on
a select number of municipal and commercial projects that align with our approach. Beyond our landscape
department, our nursery has earned a na8onally recognized reputa8on for unique, high-quality plant
selec8ons. Our garden center and tropical greenhouses carry that same level of care into the retail experience,
and our full-service flower shop serves as a crea8ve resource for every occasion. We also host a wide range of
events across our venues offering dis8nc8ve spaces for people to gather and celebrate. As we con8nue to
grow, our mission remains consistent; evolving to be6er serve our clients build custom outdoor spaces and
experiences while adap8ng to the world around us.
Intern responsibili=es include assis=ng and gaining experience within the project design process including:
• ini8al client mee8ngs
• site visits including measuring and field notes
• produce designs for jobs u8lizing a variety of methods
• tag plant materials in nursery for projects
• a6end client mee8ngs/design presenta8ons
• produce and/or revise project es8mates
• collaborate with designers
• on site set-up of crews and site visits to comple8on of project
• day-to-day project needs as part of team including phone and email communica8on with clients
• assist with container work installa8ons in field
• record product codes for invoice process
• in-house design project to be presented at the end of internship
Skills and Qualifica=ons:
• preferred entering junior or senior year of Landscape Architecture program, Hor8cultural Design, or
other related crea8ve field; will consider rising sophomore with qualifica8ons
• excellent wri6en and verbal communica8on skills
• strong organiza8onal skills with ability to mul8-task efficiently
• ability to work with and coordinate as a team player as well as independently
• passion for crea8vity and design
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• strong hand sketching and graphic abili8es; experience with Procreate or willingness to learn program
• strong 8me management and cri8cal thinking skills
• high degree of self-mo8va8on and self-inspired ini8a8ve
• ability to adapt to changing priori8es
• ability to ac8vely listen, learn and ask ques8ons as needed
• occasional special project or assist other departments within company if needs arise
• ability to carry up to 40 lbs if needed (soil bags, po6ed plants, etc) and work outdoors in varying
weather condi8ons
• plant knowledge a plus but not necessary
• a sense of humor – we work hard but also like to have fun at Goldner Walsh
Please submit to Amy Schimmel Bessolo, rla (schimbes@ameritech.net) by April 10, 2026:
• Cover le6er including your background, interests, and goals in the field of landscape design. Please
include any relevant informa8on you believe will help us get to know you and what you could bring to
Goldner Walsh.
• Resume
• Design PorYolio in PDF format
Details:
• Timeframe: May through July, 30 to 40 hours per week pending work load
• Pay: $19 to 21 per hour
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