Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association ยท 1 month ago
Alumni Park Intern
US-WI-Madison
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $18/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA) is seeking an Alumni Park Intern to work on-site in Madison, WI. In this internship, you will gain experience in site and exhibit design, planting, maintenance, and operations in an outdoor museum-like setting.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Perform tasks including weeding, pruning, deadheading, planting, mulching and turf care
Learn to properly identify weeds and implement control methods
Provide supplemental watering of newly installed plants and containers
Clean and monitor exhibit lighting to make sure they are performing as designed
Perform additional duties as requested
Design approximately 2-3 spaces, which may include: Outdoor exhibit spaces and installations, Furnishings for plazas and other garden spaces, Plant bed areas for installation during the current or following season
Implement sustainable planting design practices
Update overall park planting plan in CAD
Qualification
Required
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program or Master in Landscape Architecture program
Working knowledge of Sketchup/3D modeling and CAD and willingness to learn new software
Hand sketching skills to communicate design ideas
Ability to install plantings and perform outdoor landscape maintenance
Company
Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association
WAA offers competitive salaries and benefits in an environment that is inspiring, creative, and respectful.
Founded in 1861
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Knetter
Chief Executive Officer
Paula Bonner
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-06-19
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