University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Public Horticulture Intern
Ann Arbor, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringThe University of Michigan's Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum (MBGNA) is offering a unique 6-month internship for individuals interested in horticulture. The role involves assisting the Horticulture Team with garden maintenance, project development, and engaging with visitors and volunteers.
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Responsibilities
Assisting members of the Horticulture Team in garden and landscape maintenance, greenhouse production, conservatory and collections management, bonsai care and related activities on a rotational basis throughout the internship
Performing a variety of horticultural tasks including greenhouse crop production, weeding, watering, pruning, transplanting, and similar under the training and supervision of MBGNA's Horticulturists
Providing collections management support, conducting plant inventories, preparing accession tags and display labels, and mapping collections
Planning and implementing specific tasks and projects in coordination with supervisor and in alignment with MBGNA's mission and Horticulture Teams goals
Engaging with and leading volunteers and peers to implement tasks, complete projects, and attain individual and organizational goals
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have two years experience enrolled in a college or university studying horticulture, botany, landscape architecture, or a related field by the internship start date
Recent college graduates who earned a degree in December 2025 or are planning to earn a degree by May 2026 are eligible to apply
Applicants enrolled in or recently completing a professional gardener training program are eligible
This position requires a valid driver's license and a motor vehicle record check in order to operate MBGNA vehicles
This position may require frequent travel between MBGNA site locations
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Willingness to do physical work
Must have a flexible schedule with weekend and evening availability
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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