The Intern Experience

December
Internship applications open.

Mid-January
Populous begins conducting interviews on a rolling basis. If Populous elects to move forward with your application, you will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Early March
Applications close in early March as spring recruiting events conclude, but some openings may close earlier if positions are filled.

Mid- to Late-May
Internship program starts.

If you have any questions about the Populous experience, contact the intern and new grad team at join@populous.com.

Populous interns are an integral part of the team and are provided with an array of opportunities to gain new knowledge and experiences.

Design Charrettes
Every summer Populous interns participate in a design charrette, which includes a site visit, developing a conceptual design and a presentation.

Site Visits
Interns typically have the opportunity to visit and tour a Populous venue during their internship. Previously, interns have gotten a behind scenes look at venues including Arrowhead Stadium, Kauffman Stadium, T-Mobile Center and Children’s Mercy Park.

Advocates
Every intern is paired with an advocate, typically someone with 1–3 years of experience at Populous, and sometimes a former intern themselves. This advocate provides guidance and support. They also participate in many of the intern program activities.

A variety of social events for interns are held throughout the summer to give interns the opportunity to get to know their fellow interns and others within the firm.