Participant Horticulture Internship

Horticulture Internship Overview

The Horticulture Internship is a vocational opportunity for participants interested in working in a horticulturerelated field. Built around skills employers look for, interns will be prepared for an entry-level job in their chosen field. Interns will develop:

• Horticulture skills: Nursery work, flower and vegetable farming, and therapeutic horticulture

• Leadership skills: Group facilitation, teamwork, and taking initiative

• Job skills: Clocking in and out, wearing proper attire, and communicating with a supervisor

Each intern will also work with staff to choose an internship project suited to their unique interests and abilities, such as a presentation, landscape design rendering, or lesson plan.

This internship will be offered in 2027. Start date, length of internship, and hours per week are flexible and will be discussed during the application process. This position is supervised by the Arts & Horticulture Program Director.