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University of Michigan · 4 days ago

Campus Farm Native Plants Intern

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

The University of Michigan is a transformative force for social and ecological resilience, and they are seeking a Campus Farm Native Plants Intern for the summer. The intern will work with Campus Farm staff to establish native plants, promote pollinator diversity, and participate in various Campus Farm activities.

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Responsibilities

Growing, planting, and caring for native plants
Preparing planting sites
Removing overly competitive, non-native plants
Collecting, cleaning, storing, and dispersing native plant seed
Participating in Campus Farm activities as assigned
Estimate of duties: ~50% native plant establishment and care, ~50% campus farm

Qualification

Identification of herbaceous plantsAgroecologyHorticultureBotanyEcologySoil ecologyWillingness to work outdoorsTeam-orientedFlexible schedule

Required

Applicants must have one year of experience enrolled in a college or university 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
This position may require a valid driver's license and a motor vehicle record check in order to operate MBGNA vehicles
Coursework and experience in identification of herbaceous plants
Coursework and experience in agroecology, horticulture, botany, ecology, soil ecology, and related subjects
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Willingness to do physical work
Ability and willingness to work in an inclusive and team-oriented way with diverse audiences, partner organizations, and programs involved with the Campus Farm
Must have a flexible schedule with weekend and evening availability

Company

University of Michigan

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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.
dateFounded in 1817
location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.umich.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Michigan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (662)
2024 (594)
2023 (787)
2022 (473)
2021 (411)
2020 (324)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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