Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens · 6 days ago
Paid Public Horticulture Intern
Boothbay,ME,US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hr
Start in 2026 SpringCoastal Maine Botanical Gardens is hiring a Paid Public Horticulture Intern! This internship immerses students into public garden horticulture, allowing them to experience various aspects of horticulture while fostering guest experiences and environmental stewardship.
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Responsibilities
Assist with ornamental gardening, including planting, mulching, weeding, staking, dead-heading, pruning, watering, pest identification and integrated pest management, plant identification, and developing knowledge of plant, design, and material needs
Assist with greenhouse duties, such as watering and general plant care as needed
Work in the Native Butterfly House one day per week, including care of specimens and interacting with visitors
Participate in cross-departmental educational opportunities with Plant Science and Collections and other departments (e.g., record keeping, mapping, herbarium techniques, horticultural therapy, and children’s programs)
Participate in regular group projects within Horticulture department, as well as cross-departmentally
Qualification
Required
Flexibility in a high-productivity work environment where, on occasion, schedules and duties may change due to unforeseen circumstances
Educational and/or practical experience in horticulture, botany, and/or landscape design/maintenance
Enthusiasm about plants, conscientiousness about the environment, adhesion to sustainable gardening practices, and willingness to participate in horticultural best management practices
Comfortable interacting with guests, staff, and board members
Benefits
Intern housing is available for biweekly rent.
Seasonal employees receive personal and sick paid time off
Paid holidays
Discounts in our culinary programs and Gardenshop
Gardens membership
Company
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens offers plants, horticulture, and education services.
Founded in 2007
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
G
Gretchen Ostherr
President and CEO
Recent News
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