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Opportunities at the U.S. Botanic Garden (Jobs and Internships)

Employment Opportunities

CURRENT OPENINGS

Job openings can be researched online at the Architect of the Capitol website. Positions are listed under the Architect of the Capitol, the administering agency for the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Program Management Specialist, Administration Team
- Apply by November 5, 2021
Gardener, Horticulture Collection Team
- Apply by November 11, 2021
Find other jobs through Architect of the Capitol at www.usajobs.gov

Summer Employment

AOC Summer Internships

AOC internship opportunities are offered through both the Horticulture and the Public Programs Divisions. To research these opportunities please visit www.aoc.gov/careers and www.usajobs.com Gardener Santos repots a cactus *These positions are paid and mainly available during the summer.

USBG Horticulture Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
Applications due December 22, 2021
Description: Application must be submitted via the www.USAjobs.gov link above
USBG Architectural or Engineering Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
Applications due December 22, 2021
Description: Application must be submitted via the www.USAjobs.gov link above
USBG Office Clerk internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
Applications due December 22, 2021
Description: Application must be submitted via the www.USAjobs.gov link above
USBG Building Automation Technology Aide internship through Architect of the Capitol, summer internship
Applications due December 22, 2021
Description: Application must be submitted via www.USAjobs.gov

Watch this video for tips about how to apply for USBG internships through the Architect of the Capitol summer internship program:

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There are no HOPS Interships for 2021 , however you can click below for background and information for future years.

Hands On Plant Science (HOPS) Fellowship (Click for more information and to apply)
*This position is paid. The candidate must be at least a rising college senior to apply.
Hands On Plant Science (HOPS) Teacher Staff (Click for more information and to apply)
*This position is paid. This candidate should be a teacher or an environmental educator.

Hands on Plant Science (HOPS) Student Staff (Click for more information and to apply)
*This position is paid. This candidate must be at least a rising high school junior to apply.

These positions assist USBG Staff in facilitating the Hands on Plant Science (HOPS) Program for DC youth between the ages of 7-12. This two-week program takes place outside in the National Garden. Program staff will gain plant science teaching skills and knowledge, with a special emphasis on hands-on learning.

Educational Internship Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in interning at the United States Botanic Garden! High School and College / Graduate Internships are closed at this time. Please check back in fall 2020 for possible openings.

High School

These positions offer high school students the opportunity to gain plant and environmental teaching skills through the facilitation of hands-on educational modules and programs at the United States Botanic Garden. *These positions are unpaid. Must be at least a rising high school junior to apply.

Fall Public Programs Internship
Spring Public Programs Internship

College / Graduate

College Education Intern
Interns will gain experience in plant and environmental education, with a special emphasis on hands-on learning. Selected interns will work with USBG staff to complete a specialized educational project that meets their career and course objectives. *Positions are unpaid. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Due: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the United States Botanic Garden! Please see our Volunteer page to learn more about becoming a volunteer.