SCAPE
Communications Intern
NEW YORK, NY
ABOUT SCAPE
SCAPE is a landscape architecture and urban design practice headquartered in New York with offices in New Orleans and San Francisco. We design and advocate for the ecologically restorative and socially engaged landscapes, urban environments, and nature-based infrastructure of the future.
Our staff of over 80 individuals includes landscape architects, urban planners, architects, ecological designers, horticulturists, and community engagement professionals—and a deep bench of technical expertise related to construction, regulation, and agency review. We work across disciplines, collaborating with architects, developers, engineers, foundations, agencies, institutions, and grassroots environmental justice and community groups on projects across scales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Communications Intern will work within the Marketing Team at SCAPE. We are seeking a candidate with an interest in communications and the design field. This candidate is highly organized; brings strong writing skills with the ability to translate key design themes into narrative content, with an exacting eye for detail; is comfortable working in Adobe programs, especially InDesign and Photoshop; and works well in a team environment, bringing a self-motivated, problem-solving attitude.
The Marketing Team currently consists of a Senior Marketing Manager, Senior Business Development Manager, Communications Manager, and two Marketing Coordinators—collectively overseen by the Managing Principal. This role will primarily support the Communications Manager.
Our Summer internship runs for roughly 10-12 weeks. We also support longer-term internships of at least 4-6 months. For these longer periods, we encourage students in academic co-op programs or those taking a leave of absence from school to apply. Interns are paid on an hourly basis according to the MIT Living Wage Calculator. Unfortunately, we cannot financially sponsor visas for semester-long internships.
LOCATION
This role is in-person full-time in our New York headquarters.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Communications Intern will assist with a variety of tasks, including:
- Supporting content creation and edits on SCAPE’s website
- Supporting content creation and posting to SCAPE's social media accounts
- Tracking communications initiatives, including press mentions and speaking events
- Supporting the award submission process
- Supporting other communications and marketing projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
A successful candidate will hold or be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree, and will possess:
- Excellent writing skills, with a strong attention to detail and understanding of audience and context;
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop—specifically the formatting of print/digital materials, with an eye for graphic design, and making basic photo edits;
- Aptitude at social media (i.e., Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X), especially narrative/interactive content;
- General knowledge and interest in the design field, including landscape architecture, urban planning/design, architecture, engineering, and related disciplines (i.e., real estate and economic development);
- Excellent organizational and time management skill
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Though not required, the ideal candidate may also possess:
- Digital photography/videography skills and an eye for visual composition;
Additional Adobe software skills (i.e., Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.)
- Experience working in a communications and/or marketing team in the design field or a related discipline
DEADLINE & SUBMISSION
Please upload a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to this portal. You may also submit additional materials, such as photography, graphic design or layout work, social media content, and or other relevant work—though this is not required.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are due no later than February 15th, 2026.
Please review this document in detail before reaching out with any questions.
SCAPE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SCAPE Landscape Architecture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, medical condition, veteran status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.