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Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago

Summer Education Intern

Swarthmore, PA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$20/hr - $20/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Inside Higher Ed is associated with Swarthmore College, a highly selective liberal arts college known for its commitment to academic rigor and social responsibility. The Summer Education Internship provides hands-on experience in public horticulture education, focusing on programming for various audiences and supporting educational initiatives at the Scott Arboretum.

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Responsibilities

Support educational programming for adult and youth audiences, including excursions, workshops, tours, and field trips

Assist with set up, take down, and activities during special events, such as the Rose Celebration and the Woody Plant Conference

Support program leader(s) during the Chester Children’s Chorus Arboretum Summer class

Assist with the development and updating of interpretive materials such as brochures

Participates in summer intern field trips

Writes Plant the week articles for the Scott Arboretum & Garden's blog, Garden Seeds

Develop and lead a video segment of Gardener's Almanac for Scott Arboretum & Garden's YouTube channel

Maintains educational brochures distribution

Updates educational collateral for various audiences

Maintains plantings for summer programs

Provide support other staff members and as called upon which may include:

Publicity and promotion assistance

Registration and records assistance

General support of Arboretum office function

Membership initiatives

Fundraising initiatives

Qualification

Environmental educationEvent supportWorking with childrenCommunication skillsProfessional ethicsPhysical abilityTechnology utilizationTeam collaborationAdaptability