Spring 2027 Sustainability Intern

Spring 2027 Sustainability Intern 

Internship Dates: Monday, January 4, 2027– Friday, April 23rd, 2027 

Schedule: In office, Monday – Thursday, 20 hours per week  

DiMella Shaffer is seeking a Sustainability Intern for the spring 2027 internship cycle. As an intern, you’ll work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team delivering design excellence across a variety of markets. Our team is responsible for balancing quality, creativity, and functionality while working to exceed client goals. 
 
Through design research, documentation revision, strong organizational skills, and clear communication, the Sustainability Intern will support our team in 
creating thoughtful, high-performance environments where people live, learn, 
work, and play. 

Responsibilities:  

Assist in embodied carbon calculations  

Assist in DiMella Shaffer’s Healthy Materials Initiative and material research 

Assist in the preparation of sustainability focused presentations  

Assist in sustainability data tracking  

Qualifications/Skill Requirements:  

Currently enrolled in an architectural program 

Strong interest in sustainable design principles and practices  

Excellent organizational, research, and communication skills 

Proficiency in Revit 

DiMella Shaffer could be right for you if:  

You are eager to contribute to and support sustainability efforts.   

You want to develop your sustainability skills, specific to passive design principles, embodied carbon, healthy materials, and resilience, and are open to feedback.   

You are passionate about creating beautiful, high-performance environments for people.  

You are curious and eager to learn. 

DiMella Shaffer is curious about you:  

Who / What is your biggest influence?  

How do you like to spend your time outside of work?  

What do you hope to achieve or learn?  

Why did you choose a career in design?  

Compensation: The hourly range for this role is $24.00 - $26.00.  

DiMella Shaffer is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and, as one of our core values, we actively support diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of Color, trans and gender nonconforming/nonbinary people, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, parents or people with dependents are encouraged to apply.