About GardHouse

GardHouse is a nonprofit organization providing underserved college students access to semester-long paid internships, 1:1 career coaching, and professional development programming.

By engaging in work-based learning opportunities at small businesses and non-profits aligned to their major, interns gain a unique experience alongside entrepreneurs and community leaders to enhance their resume, while gaining a better understanding of potential career pathways.

GardHouse has created over 180 opportunities to date, pairing interns to impactful projects in Business & Business Management, Communication & Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Public Health, Social Work, & Psychology, and Technology.

The GardHouse Intern Experience includes:

• Paid 10-Week Internship: Gain on-the-job experience by owning impactful projects that drive organizational success! You can work up to 15 hours per week earning $22.00/hour.
• Access To Multiple Experiences: Access new internship opportunities each semester until you complete your degree program to gain work experience across different organizations, application required.
• Monthly Enrichment Kitchens: Join financial literacy sessions led by some of the nations biggest financial institutions.
• Career Journey Mapping: Build your personalized career path with GardHouse staff.
• A Dedicated Impact Leader: Engage with your career-readiness guide who will partner with you throughout your GardHouse experience for 1:1 coaching and development support.
• Intern Cohort Engagement: Build connections with your GardHouse peers through additional virtual and in-person experiences throughout the year.

Learn more here: https://www.gardhouse.org/

GardHouse Applicant Requirements:

All applicants must submit a current resume including relevant campus and work experience.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better
  
  
• Must be pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree and demonstrate interest in one of the following areas:
  • Business & Business Management
  • Communication/Marketing
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Public Health, Social Work, & Psychology
  • Technology

• Ability to dedicate up to 15 hours per week from September 8th - November 14th
• Ability to attend mandatory Intern Impact Programs:
  • Orientation Weekend: September 6th 
    
  • Monthly Virtual Enrichment Kitchens: September 24th, October 22nd, November 12th
    
  • Monthly 1:1 Career Journey Mapping Sessions: Timing to be determined with Impact Leader
  • Social Capital Soirees: September 18th, October 16th, November 6th
    
  • In-Person End of Year Celebration: TBD
    

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
GardHouse complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: internships@gardhouse.org.