Student Internship - Business Operations - Summer 2026 - Los Angeles

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building, or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone. Our depth of expertise spans disciplines—from workplace and mixed use to education, hospitality, cultural institutions, digital tech, and more. Whether we're dreaming into a future learning environment, planning a new urban district or designing a super tall building, we strive to make the everyday places people occupy more inspiring, more resilient and more impactful. To learn more about our internship programs, please visit gensler.com/internships. Your Role As a Summer Business Operations Intern at Gensler, you will join our creative studio environment for a full-time, paid internship opportunity. This is a full-time program running from June 16 through August 7th, 2026. You must be available for the entire duration of the program. What You Will Do Work within our Shared Services Studio as a fully collaborative member of the team, participating in all aspects of the operations business such as HR, IT, Marketing and Executive Communications. Receive hands-on learning and collaborate with designers, architects, directors, and managers to gain real-world experience working within an architecture practice. Enjoy the rich culture of our office and firm through educational sessions and mentorship opportunities that include lunch-and-learns, lectures, project tours and vendor presentations. Your Qualifications You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in HR, Business Management, International Business Studies, or similar. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Work, and Outlook. Your Additional Characteristics Demonstrated leadership ability in school and/or community Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task Strong verbal and written communication skills Resourceful, self-motivated, enthusiastic team player Outstanding analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills How to Apply Submit an online application including a resume and cover letter in PDF form. Submissions made in Microsoft Word will not be considered. This is a paid internship at the rate of $26 - $28.50 per hour based upon location and year completed in your educational program. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and available positions may be filled before the posting closes. At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren't just designing buildings—we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people's lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.

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