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Missouri Botanical Garden · 1 day ago

Intern, LREC

Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, 9711 Litzsinger Rd., Ladue, Missouri, United States of America

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$15/hr - $15/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Missouri Botanical Garden is dedicated to ecological education, research, and restoration. They are seeking an intern to assist in horticulture and ecological restoration efforts at the Litzsinger Road Ecology Center, requiring 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.

AssociationEducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Actively works with restoration staff and volunteers to perform prairie and woodland restoration

Participates in native plant propagation and seed collection

Identifies and manages invasive plant species through use of manual, mechanical, and herbicide application

Assists in ecological monitoring – stream monitoring (water quality and macroinvertebrates) and vegetation monitoring

Data entry and database support (Excel, Access)

Operates power equipment and hand tools

Interacts with volunteers and partner schools as needed

Meets expected attendance guidelines

Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies

Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation, within our division and throughout the Garden, with co-workers, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and employees

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

EcologyHorticultureData entryMicrosoft Office SuiteFirst Aid/CPR certificationStewardshipCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Strong interest in outdoors, ecology, natural history and restoration

Ability to work with diverse audiences including children of all ages, volunteers and adults

Adherence to all health and safety guidelines

High school diploma or equivalent with an interest in biology, natural resource management, environmental studies, horticulture, or related field

An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered

Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written)

H.S. basic math aptitude; requires proficient ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate percentages and decimals, etc

Requires ability to exercise judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution

Proficient Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel and Word) or similar software packages on a PC or MAC

Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification

Must have and maintain valid Driver's license

Ability to walk up to three miles on uneven terrain and on and off trails

May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (i.e., climb ladders, etc.)

Able to lift up to (60) pounds (i.e., load, unload and move supplies and equipment)

Must be able to work in high heat/humidity

Ability to stand and move about entire facility for extended periods of time - 80% or more of the workday is standing on feet (e.g., extensive standing, walking, reaching and stooping)

Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing)

Climate controlled buildings

Shared office space

Work outdoors in temperatures of (100°F or more), humid conditions, as well as temperatures below 0°F, in rain, snow and other inclement weather conditions and some uncomfortable conditions (i.e. wet, mosquitoes, ticks, chiggers, etc.) as needed

Comfortable working in immediate proximity to visitors, in a safe and friendly manner, answering general questions regarding the LREC environment