Dr. Charles Fountain, Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture and Founder of the Landscape Architecture Program at North Carolina A&T, opened doors for students historically underrepresented in landscape architecture and planning.

Design Workshop has proudly carried forward this mission through the Dr. Charles Fountain Internship Program, offering career-bound students from all backgrounds the chance to immerse themselves in a collaborative, mission-driven design studio. Our goal is to give students real access to professional practice, mentorship, and leadership pathways.

The Experience

This 10-week, paid, immersive summer internship places you directly on project teams working on real-world challenges in landscape architecture, planning, and the built environment. You’ll learn how projects move from idea to impact—while gaining the technical, creative, and professional skills that set future leaders apart.

You’ll be part of a firmwide cohort of interns, balancing hands-on studio work with participation in the Dr. Charles Fountain focus project, designed to foster leadership, collaboration, and purpose-driven design.

Through close mentorship and team-based learning, interns gain:

• Hands-on professional design experience
• Exposure to project management and client engagement
• Technical and business skill development
• Insight into careers shaping communities, cities, and landscapes

We welcome students of all majors and strongly encourage applicants from STEM-related fields who are curious about architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and the built environment.

What you'll do:

As a Dr. Charles Fountain Intern, you’ll gain experience across many facets of professional practice, including:

• Project research and site analysis
• Site visits and field work
• Sketching and design development
• Digital production and visualization
• Design reviews and presentations
• Marketing and proposal support
• Client and stakeholder interaction

What we’re looking for: 

You might be a great fit if you are someone who:

• Is a 2025 graduate or a current student on track to graduate within the next two years from a North American university
• Is pursuing (or interested in) a STEM-related degree or the built environment
• Has strong skills in graphics, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling (such as Rhino, Lumion or SketchUp)
• Is curious, collaborative, and motivated to learn
• Thinks critically, solves problems creatively, and communicates clearly
• Demonstrates leadership and teamwork
• Is open to temporary relocation to one of our studio locations
• Is available full-time, in person from June–August 2026
• Is authorized to work and travel in the United States

Most importantly, you’re someone who wants to make a difference—and can articulate how design plays a role in that vision.

Program Dates

• Internship: June 8 – August 14, 2026
• Mandatory Project Kickoff Travel: June 9-12, 2026
• Design Workshop will arrange and cover travel and related expenses
• Additional financial assistance is available upon request

This is an in-person program; remote internships are not available.

How to Apply

Submit the following through our online employment application:

1. Cover letter (tell us why this program matters to you and how you hope to change the world)
2. Resume
3. Portfolio

Please combine all materials into one PDF (under 10 MB)
Application Deadline: February 1, 2026, at 11:55 PM MT

The pay for this position is $22-24 per hour, based on experience. This position is not benefits eligible. 

Design Workshop is an EEO employer.