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Ascend Intern - Landscape Architect

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Position will be posted until filled. Hiring managers will actively review applications, scheduling interviews, and hiring candidates as they see fit.

Salary: $18.48

Position will be posted until filled. Hiring managers will actively review applications, scheduling interviews, and hiring candidates as they see fit.

  • Support the planning and design of future Parks and Recreation development projects.
  • Inventory and analysis of existing park facilities.
  • Gathering of stakeholder and park user input.
  • Notation of usage patterns, opportunities, and constraints.
  • Conceptual park & trail design
  • Attendance and participation in project design meetings.
  • Research into national/regional trends for the purpose of discovering and vetting future park elements and programming opportunities.
  • Creation of park master plans for existing Sioux Falls Park properties.
  • Attend and participate in project management and stake holder relationship functions.
  • This is a 2026 summer internship.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Recent graduate or currently enrolled in an accredited landscape architecture program.
  • Must have an interest in the design of parks, public spaces, trails, and multi-use recreational facilities.
  • Must understand landscape architecture design principles, including land use planning, recreational programming, site design, and master planning.
  • Must have strong research and analytical skills. Proficiency or exposure to Adobe design software, ArcGIS and AutoCAD is preferred.
  • Ability to work as a team member and collaborate effectively with others.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including creation of project reports and public speaking.
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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
· The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match.
· Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year
· New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
· Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.