West is launching its inaugural summer internship program, bringing a small team of undergraduate summer interns together to support West portfolio engagements and internal initiatives. Interns will collaborate with our full-time employees to define strategy, conduct research, and create design expressions that bring our ideas to life. That will include internal brainstorms, client meetings, presentations, and even some travel. As a group, interns will also work on one additional project to be conceived and executed as a team, and then presented to the Partnership at the end of the summer.
Interning at West is an opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun with a talented team working on hard problems in an inspiring space. For West, interns help to broaden our thinking, approach, and understanding of current trends, tools, and opportunities in the marketplace. You bring a fresh point of view that expands ours. While not guaranteed, interns may later become West employees.
About the Program
The West summer internship will last 8 to 10 weeks from June 2018 until August 2018. It will be on-site and based at our San Francisco headquarters located in The Presidio, a park and former U.S. Army military fort on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula and a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Interns will receive a stipend for the summer and also get daily lunch at the office. Relocation and housing are not provided. All participants in the program will be given the opportunity it solve complex challenges and grow in a supportive environment.
About You
We are seeking undergraduate students with a focus on strategy, marketing, design, or finance. Candidates should have demonstrated classroom and working experience within their domain of expertise. Highest consideration will be given to candidates who:
Display exceptional skill and can demonstrate high-quality work in their domain
Are passionate about their area of specialization with a clear point-of-view
Play well with others while being self-directed
Have an ability to thrive in ambiguity
Are natural and proactive problem solvers
Most of all, we’re looking for individuals who maintain a friendly and positive demeanor with excellent organizational skills that keep you, and therefore the team around you, one step ahead of the game.
Benefits
Partner with hugely ambitious companies that are changing the way we live
Learn at a pace you never imagined possible
Collaborate with visionary, smart and authentic coworkers in a fun office environment
Work in a beautiful office setting in historic Presidio building with stunning bay views
Enjoy fully stocked office kitchen with daily lunches provided
Receive a paid stipend
How to Apply
If inventing the future and fast-tracking human ingenuity are your thing, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples / portfolio to internship@west-sf.com.