Horticulture Intern

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Start Date: 5/27/2025  Compensation: $17/hour

The Horticulture Department seeks individuals with an interest in public horticulture to assist with gardening work during the 2025 growing season. Under the supervision of QBG horticulture staff, interns will learn through hands on experience all aspects of maintaining a public garden, such as planting, weeding, watering, grooming and mulching in all weather conditions. Interns will be expected to work with volunteers who may come to us as individuals or as part of a group. During the months of July and August interns must be available to supervise a small group of teens as part of the City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).

This internship is ideal for someone making progress towards a degree or certificate in horticulture, conservation studies, botanical or environmental education.

In addition to assisting with gardening work for QBG as a whole, interns will have the opportunity to assist with the following based on their training and interests:

• Serving as Helen & Martin Kaltman Interns—caring for our Fragrance Walk
• Assisting in the care of Herb garden and Wedding garden displays
• Assisting with the care and beautification of our sustainably landscaped Parking Garden

Qualifications/Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED and at least 3 months paid, volunteer, home or school gardening experience
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Ability to perform diverse, sometimes repetitive, tasks that can be physically demanding, including kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds safely
• Willingness to learn about use of tools and equipment
• Self-motivated, excellent communicator, with the ability to work alone as well as with others
• Bilingual language skills, English and Spanish, Korean or Chinese, a plus

Additional Information

Schedule: This is part-time seasonal position. Positions are available for up to 28 hours per week from late May through August. A flexible schedule may be worked out to accommodate school or other needs.

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter and any supporting documents to our Career Center. If you encounter difficulties with uploading documents to the portal, please send via email to Human Resources.

Contact Information

Queens Botanical Garden
Contact Name: Human Resources
Email: hr@queensbotanical.org
Phone: 7188863800
Website: Apply Online